Orientation and Mobility Internship - Dryer Foundation

Orientation and Mobility Internship - Dryer Foundation

The Leader Dogs for the Blind Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Internship is a premier internship for master's degree level students.

Leader Dogs for the Blind provides university-prepared O&M students with a diverse and practical experience for learning to teach orientation and mobility through the Edward T. and Ellen K. Dryer Foundation Orientation & Mobility Internship Academy, which was founded in 2013.

An O&M internship at Leader Dog prepares students for a career as a certified orientation and mobility specialist (COMS) by providing a multitude of teaching and learning experiences including, but not limited to:

• Hands on instruction experience during our client O&M program, a five-day residential course designed to accelerate the learning process of long white cane travel with one-on-one instruction from a COMS.
• Integration of location technology (GPS) in O&M and guide dog class curriculum.
• Leader Dog class support for clients receiving guide dog mobility training who may require additional O&M instruction.

The Leader Dogs for the Blind O&M internship requires a minimum of 12 weeks commitment per session. Lodging and meals during the internship are available to accepted interns. A $1,000 stipend is awarded at the completion of the internship. Not all applicants will be awarded this opportunity.

Interested interns should submit the following materials:

• Resume
• Letter/email of university faculty support
• Letter/email of interest

Once we have received the above items, a virtual interview with prospective interns will be arranged. Applicants will receive instructions to submit a video of their emerging teaching skills to accompany their interview. Placement will be determined after a background check.