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New Opportunities for Careers in Rehabilitation of the Blind
Scholarships are now available!
Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
Louisiana Tech University
Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) and Structured Discovery
Rehabilitation have been demonstrated to be among the most innovative and
effective forms of rehabilitation training for individuals who are blind or
visually impaired. Louisiana Tech University has operated its Orientation
and Mobility program on this model successfully for 21 years, with upwards
of 95% successful employment and employer satisfaction rates.
Scholarships are now available for qualified individuals seeking one of the
following degree paths:
* Master of Arts in Counseling/Guidance with Concentration in
Orientation and Mobility.
* Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance with Concentration in
Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind
Why me?
* The field of educating and rehabilitating children and adults who
are blind is deeply rewarding and life-changing.
* The job market is wide open; currently, we receive four times the
number of employer requests than we have graduates to provide.
* Training occurs on campus in Ruston, Louisiana, and can be completed
in as little as one year.
* No prior background or experience in blindness is necessary-we'll
teach you everything you need to know.
* Scholarships are provided on a competitive basis to qualified
persons and can cover costs for attending the university.
* Scholarships also support travel to conferences, trainings, and
field-based experiences at Structured Discovery training programs.
Who can Apply?
Individuals must already possess a Bachelor's (B.A.) degree from an
accredited university, have a grade point average of 2.5 and obtain a
minimum of 287 (Verbal and Quantitative) on the Graduate Records Examination
(GRE). Individuals must also be willing to attend courses on campus in
Ruston, Louisiana on a full-time basis.
What's the Catch?
* Payback through service is required. Agreement to receive
scholarship funding requires commitment for you to work in the field of
rehabilitation for two years for each year of scholarship support you
obtain.
* Scholarships cover at least tuition and fees but may cover living
and travel costs as well.
* You have to move to Ruston, work hard, study harder, and have the
heart to be an O&M or Rehabilitation Teacher of blind persons.
Where do I get started?
* For program details, visit: http://www.pdrib.com www.pdrib.com
* Send an email for more information to: