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CAL STATE LA LOT 5
EYE HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST
There is a global workforce shortage within eye health. Certified Ophthalmic Technicians (COT) and other Medical Assisting positions account for 13 of the 30 fastest-growing occupations with 139,000 new jobs expecting to be created in the next 8 years. COTs work closely with patients and their families to help them understand their vision conditions.
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$49,950
is the national average salary
(source)
SPECIAL EDUCATION
The average classroom is not designed to meet the needs of students with (visual) disabilities. Teachers for the Visually Impaired (TVI) are responsible for teaching students how to read and write using special equipment or the braille system.
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$61,820
is the national average salary
(source)
ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST
Orientation and mobility specialists mainly focus on teaching clients’ other alternatives to using sight, in terms of navigating their daily environments. The orientation and mobility sector is a dynamic and growing area, which allows specialists to function in different professional contexts.
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$71,790
is the national annual salary
(source)
ACCESSIBILITY specialist
LinkedIn recently reported the number of job listings with ‘accessibility’ in the title grew 78% in the year ending in July 2021 from the previous 12 months. (see source)
Whether you seek a career in web design, product design or architecture / real estate, the is a clear workforce gap.
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$66,500
is the median national salary for web designers.
(source)