Salus University (formerly PCO) 
College of Education and Rehabilitation
Elkins Park Campus
8360 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Department Phone: 215-780-1387 or 1360
Program For Teachers of Children with Visual and Multiple Disabilities
Vision Rehabilitation Teaching Program
Orientation and Mobility Program
Low Vision Program
Program for Teachers of Children with Visual and Multiple Disabilities Contact:
Dr. Brooke Smith, PhD, COMS, Director
Phone: 215-780-1502
Ayala Ballonoff, Coordinator
Email: aballonoff@salus.edu
Phone: 215-780-1502
Fax: 215-780-1357
Low Vision Rehabilitation Contact:
Ms. Kerry Lueders, Coordinator
Phone: 215-780-1366
Email: klueders@salus.edu
Fax: 215-780-1357
O&M Contact:
Dr. Fabiana Perla, Director
Phone: 215-780-1367
Email: fperla@salus.edu
Fax: 215-780-1357
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Contact:
Lachelle Smith, Coordinator VRT Program
Phone: 215-780-1440
Email: lasmith@salus.edu
Fax: 215-780-1357
Distance and Continuing Education Contact:
Dr. Kathleen M. Huebner, Professor Associate Dean
Phone: 215-780-1361
Email: kathyh@salus.edu
Fax: 215-780-1357
Area(s) of Study
- Orientation and Mobility*
- Multiply Impaired*
- Visually Impaired*
- Vision Rehabilitation Teaching*
- Low Vision Rehabilitation*
Degree Level(s)
- Graduate - Certification/licensure only*
- Graduate - Master's level*
Instructional Option(s)
- Distance learning via the internet
- Distance learning via outreach
- Distance learning via other methods or a combination of methods
- Summer*
- Academic year*
*= Financial support is available through traineeships, scholarships, or other financial aid.
Note: This program has been reviewed and approved by Division 17, the Professional Preparation Division of AERBVI. The Rehabilitation Teaching programs are currently approved by Division 11, Rehabilitation Teaching, AER.
