People with visual impairments are just like everyone else: They want to live independently, and they want to thrive as productive, responsible adults. However, doing so requires the special assistance of vision rehabilitation therapists who coach them in the development of those skills. If youre passionate about helping launch those lives, our experiential and research-informed Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) program will prepare you for that rewarding career. This specialization prepares you to obtain national licensure from the Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals as a vision rehabilitation therapist, but it does not qualify you for professional educator licensure in the state of Illinois. Youre prepared to help people with visual impairments live independently, and thrive as productive, responsible adults. This emphasis prepares you to obtain national licensure from the Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals as a vision rehabilitation therapist, but it does not qualify you for professional educator licensure in the state of Illinois.