Metropolitan Washington Orientation and Mobility Association
Contracting Orientation and Mobility Specialists
Below is a list of orientation and mobility specialists willing to contract privately. Listed with their name and contact information are:
The geographical area in which they prefer to work (may be flexible – some are willing to travel beyond the suggested area);
Some of their professional qualifications;
Any special areas of interest.
No attempt has been made on our part to verify any of the qualifications of the instructors except certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (this can be verified at ACVREP’s directory). It is up to the agencies or individuals desiring instruction to make their own decision concerning the suitability of the instructor.
Geographical area: Montgomery, Howard, P.G., D.C. Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Frederick
Qualifications: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist®; BS in Rehab (O&M); over 15 years of experience
Special interests: Experience with adults and kids... very basic sign skills.
Geographical area: Baltimore/Washington
Qualifications: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, 12 years experience, M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh (’94)
Special interest: Kids, adults, multiple disabilities
NOTE: Available summers and limited times during school year
Geographical area: DC, WV and MD. Any area will be considered on a case by case basis.
Qualifications: 9 years experience working with all ages and concurrent disabilities, MS from Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist®
NOTE: Available weekends and some Fridays (though weekday exceptions can be made).
Geographical area: Baltimore/Washington
Qualifications: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist®; MA Western Michigan University ('90)
Special Interests: Children / adults who are blind and have additional disabilities
Geographical area: Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, and Montgomery Counties, Washington DC
Qualifications: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist®, M.A. from Western Michigan University, 37 years of experience
Special Interests: Teaching street-crossing; O&M for people with both hearing and vision loss (skilled in American Sign Language)
Danielle Serfozo, COMS®
1222 North Meade Street Apt. #8, Arlington, VA 22209
Cell phone: 814-504-4182
Geographical Area: Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Montgomery, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and can be flexible with other areas
Qualifications: Dual Certification in TVI and O&M from the University of Pittsburgh, TVI/O&M in Fairfax County Public Schools; Bachelors in Special Education, taught 3 years in the classroom
Special Interests: teaching children and adults NOTE on availability: flexible with weekdays, weekends and summer
Geographical area: Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County, Washington DC, Howard and Prince Georges County.
Qualifications: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist®; M.A., Western Michigan 1985
Special Interests: Children and adults; use of public transportation; and experience with dog guides.
Geographical area: Between DC & Baltimore areas
Qualifications: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist®, Masters in Special Education from Vanderbilt University with specialization in O&M; Maryland teachers certification in Visual Impairment; 24 years’ experience in O&M with people aged 12 to 90
Sara Zachariah, COMS®
10011 E. Constable Ct. Fairfax, VA 22032
(H): 301-535-2663; (cell) 301-535-2663
Geographical area: Montgomery, Frederick, Carroll, Howard, & Washington counties Qualifications: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist®; 3 years experience as an O&M instructor in Prince George's County Public Schools; M.A. from Western Michigan University with specialization in O&M and TVI (teaching children who have visual impairments)