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Michael Brust

DeLand

Summary

33 years of O&M experience, working with all age groups. Planned and participated in fund raising events. Supervised over 25 interns from many schools and universities around the country. Worked with community and governmental agencies to enhance the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Lighthouse of Southwest Florida
11.2006 - 11.2024
  • Stayed current with industry trends, and technologies and their potential impact on improving Client’s travel skills. Taught all ages ranging from babies to seniors.
  • Generated detailed reports including evaluation of travel skills, progress and performance of techniques and recommendations for future progress.
  • Developed and delivered training sessions on the usage of various mobility tools for clients.
  • Supervised mobility interns from numerous schools and universities around the country.

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Department of Blind Services Daytona Rehab Center
05.2004 - 05.2006

Taught Orientation &Mobility skills to blind and visually impaired students in a residential school setting.

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Bureau of Blind Services ICRE-Wood Chicago
01.1990 - 05.2004

Taught Mobility skills to blind and visually impaired adults.

Education

Bachelor Of Education - Theater Arts

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Master Of Education - Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Timeline

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Lighthouse of Southwest Florida
11.2006 - 11.2024

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Department of Blind Services Daytona Rehab Center
05.2004 - 05.2006

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Bureau of Blind Services ICRE-Wood Chicago
01.1990 - 05.2004

Bachelor Of Education - Theater Arts

Illinois State University

Master Of Education - Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Northern Illinois University
Michael Brust