17/06/2026
Five years ago, I sat the ACVREP Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) examination and became internationally certified. Today, I am proud to have successfully recertified for a further five years.
This achievement is personally meaningful, but it also reflects the continued growth and recognition of Orientation and Mobility as a profession. Within Australia, COMS certification is increasingly recognised as the benchmark qualification for Orientation and Mobility Specialists delivering therapeutic supports under the NDIS, helping to ensure high-quality, evidence-based services for people who are blind or have low vision.
I am grateful to the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), the Orientation and Mobility Association of Australasia (OMAA), and the many colleagues and mentors who continue to strengthen our profession.
Maintaining COMS certification requires ongoing professional development and continuing education, ensuring practitioners remain aligned with international standards, current research, and best practice approaches. This commitment to lifelong learning ultimately benefits the people we support by ensuring services remain contemporary, effective, and person-centred.
It is a privilege to be part of a profession that empowers individuals to travel safely, confidently, and independently. I look forward to continuing to grow as a practitioner and delivering the highest quality Orientation and Mobility services over the next five years.
