An orientation & mobility specialist (OMS) is a person who is formally educated to evaluate and instruct visually impaired individuals in using their residual senses combined with adaptive devices to remain spatially oriented and in travel safely and efficiently in a variety of community environments. Blind Rehabilitation Specialists are expected to obtain and maintain ACVREP Certified Orientation & Mobility certification. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation, closely related program in rehabilitation, special education for the vis