lower half of a white man wearing dark jeans outside. He is holding a white cane in one hand and leash for black guide dog in the other
Orientation and Mobility
O & M is provided in the consumer’s home and community. It promotes skills development to foster independent living; and enables visually impaired individuals to function independently. Skills taught are based on individual needs and include:
-
Using residual vision effectively
-
Orienting oneself to surroundings
-
Self-protection for indoor environments
-
Walking with a guide
-
Techniques for traveling with a long cane
-
Navigating public transportation
