People who are blind or Low Vision must learn to orient to their surroundings and move independently and safely across a variety of environments with the use of their remaining senses, learned travel skills and techniques, and mobility tools. An orientation and mobility (O&M) specialist provides training and instruction in these competencies. If your child is not yet working with an O&M specialist.

four children, two with canes, two without, smiling as their orientation and mobility instructor holds the door open for them

To learn more about O&M, how it is taught, and the essential role of family members in O&M development, explore the following articles:

O&M for Babies Who Are Blind or Low Vision

O&M for Preschoolers Who Are Blind or Low Vision

O&M for Grade Schoolers Who Are Blind or Low Vision

O&M for Teenagers Who Are Blind or Low Vision