Orientation and Mobility

Compiled by Sarah J. Blake

Cane or Dog Guide?
Traveling with the cane and with a dog guide have different benefits. Here are some factors to consider when deciding whether or not to get a dog guide.

Canes And Preschoolers: The Eight-Year Revolution
In this article, Barbara Cheadle explores the growing popularity of cane travel instruction for preschoolers.

Facilitating Movement and Navigation in Blind Pre-Schoolers: A Positive, Practical Approach

Independence and Mobility
This article includes excerpts from Doris Willoughby's book about teaching O&M skills.

Mobility and Independence for the Visually Handicapped
This book examines the influence of psychological factors on orientation and mobility instruction.

Orientation and Mobility/Community-based Instruction
This is a chart of age-appropriate skills for use in community-based orientation and mobility instruction.

Orien tation and Mobility : What does it mean for my baby?
Andrea Story introduces parents to the field of orientation and mobility, its history, and what O&M instructors do with babies and toddlers.

Teaching Orientation and Mobility
This online textbook includes tips for teachers of blind children of all ages.

O&M Instructional Resources
This page lists resources for teachers in various areas of O&M.

Blindness in Depth