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
