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Will AI replace Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists?

O*NET occupation 29-1122.01

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

O*NET alternate job titles

  • Vision Therapist
  • Low Vision Therapist
  • Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
  • Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT)
  • Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT)
  • Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT)
  • Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O and M Specialist)
  • Blind Orientation and Mobility Therapist (Blind O and M Therapist)

Example core tasks from the O*NET database

  • Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
  • Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
  • Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).

DeadByAI is preparing the free scan from this trusted O*NET occupation profile. It compares the role's tasks with current AI capabilities to show where automation pressure may appear first and where human judgment still matters.

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