Mandatory Declarations We would like to take this opportunity to remind our Registered and Ordinary members to please log in to the website and update their profiles to indicate compliance with our Code of Ethics. This is becoming more urgent as we progress our professionalisation and look forward to having funding for O&M recognised via…
Continue Reading Blog Post; July 2021→
RIDBC rebrand Did you know that the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) has changed their name? RIDBC is now known as NextSense and the Renwick Centre at RIDBC is now known as NextSense Institute. You can find out more about the rebrand on the NextSense website. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Upcoming…
Continue Reading Blog Post; May 2021→
Our current OMAA Secretary, Katie Farrell is moving on to a new opportunity and has advised the need to step down from her role in April 2021. We sincerely thank Katie and wish her all the best for the future. The OMAA is now advertising the role of OMAA Secretary. The role is voluntary and…
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The inaugural Professional Development Committee (PDC) Annual Survey provided some insights from the OMAA membership (26 members) on how the PDC is perceived, areas for improvement and the membership’s priorities for professional development in 2021. The PDC really appreciated the feedback and are using it to inform our action plans for this year. The PDC…
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Job Vacancies Have you looked at the Job Vacancies page on the OMAA website recently? You’ll find position vacancies listed for various agencies and locations across Australasia so remember to check it regularly. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) If you’re looking for CPD opportunities, remember to check the website for suggestions. Click here for upcoming conferences. There…
Continue Reading Blog Post; February 2021→
Sent via email from the American Printing House for the Blind: Dear Friends of APH Press, The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) acquired AFB Press in July 2018 and is now the publisher of the Foundations series of textbooks. In an effort to lower the expenses associated with the publication of a new…
Continue Reading Survey: Foundations of Orientation & Mobility, 4th Edition→