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Is being a vision rehabilitation therapist a good fit for you?

Helps people with vision loss manage daily life, such as cooking, moving around and using technology. Teaches skills and aids for independence.

What the work involves

  • Teaches cane skills, including using a cane with a guide and different tapping techniques.
  • Recommends suitable mobility aids, such as human guides, guide dogs, long canes and electronic travel aids.
  • Trains clients with vision loss to use mobility aids and systems.
  • Works with clients to build recovery or teaching plans based on assessments, needs and goals.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping, hands-on and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingStrong. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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