The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is now hiring a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) – NMSBVI Residential Campus The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) is seeking a dedicated Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) to support students ages 3–21 in developing essential travel and independence skills. This is a full-time, 9-month position located on our residential campus, serving students who are blind or visually impaired—including those with multiple disabilities. In This Role, You’ll: 🔹 Provide individualized O&M instruction to help students achieve safe, confident mobility 🔹 Support students across a wide age range and diverse needs 🔹 Work collaboratively with educational teams on a campus dedicated to specialized support Position begins in the 2025–2026 school year. Applications accepted until filled Make a meaningful impact by helping students build independence and navigate the world with confidence. Apply now: https://zurl.co/zJwQu (fb)

Don't miss this upcoming AER Webinar: Easy Step-by-Step Methods for Teaching Braille Reading Using Actual Tactuals Materials Join braille literacy experts Roberta Becker and Tamara Black for a hands-on session introducing BrailleBlazer! This is a fun and effective activity book designed for beginning braille readers or those needing extra support. This engaging webinar will walk participants through two key resources: 🔹 BrailleBlazer – for learning beginning braille and short sentence reading 🔹 UEB Practice Sentences – for reinforcing contractions and fluency Through this webinar, you'll learn how to: ✔️ Maximize braille instruction for reading and writing ✔️ Develop appropriate IEP goals for braille learners ✔️ Integrate these tools into ECC skill-building 📅 Wednesday, May 28 🕕 6:30 – 8:00 PM Register today: https://zurl.co/rZy47 (fb)