; (B) which, at a minimum, shall include instruction in Braille, proficient use of assistive technologies (both at home and in school and which includes low vision devices as determined appropriate), orientation and mobility (provided and exercised in a variety of environments including at home, in school, and in community), self-determination, sensory efficiency, socialization, recreation and fitness, independent living skills, and age-appropriate career education. 212. Administration; eligibility; governance; structure (a) Administration To carry out the provisions of section 211, the Secretary of Education shall enter into a contract or cooperative agreement (of no less than 5 years in duration) with a consortium of entities described in subsection (b) which shall, with oversight by the Secretary, have primary responsibility for administering the program described in this subtitle. The Secretary shall have ongoing authority to enter into such contracts or cooperative agreements. (b) Eligibility The consortium of entities described in subsection (a) shall include— (1) not less than 1 nonprofit professional membership association which both operates a program for accreditation of institutions of higher education preparing teachers of children who are blind or visually impaired or orientation and mobility specialists and which maintains a continuing education program supporting the ongoing professional development of such personnel; (2) not less than 1 national nonprofit organization, which may include a manufacturer of products or publisher of materials or a special school or center with demonstrated experience directly serving children who are blind or visually impaired (including students who may or may not have additional disabilities); (3) not less than 1 institution of higher education that— (A) has consistently maintained for not less than 10 years a program of instruction preparing teachers of children who are blind or visually impaired or orientation and mobility specialists