Children need to start developing navigation and travel skills from a young age. When traveling with your child, knowing the available support options is important. Utilizing the support resources together can help you transfer the responsibility of independent and safe travel to your child more easily.  Traveling by Ride-Share Services   Ride-share services, such as Uber […]

I recently met with a first-grade student for our second orientation and mobility (O&M) lesson. He had been issued a cane and tip by a previously certified orientation and mobility specialist (COMS). At about 20 minutes into our 60-minute lesson, he complained of tiredness. This puzzled me because I have been his teacher of students […]

Perhaps you are here today with apprehension or concern, eager to learn how your child will travel when blind or low vision and using a wheelchair (full-time or part-time). You aren’t sure how orientation and mobility (travel training for individuals who are blind or low vision) will work when your child isn’t walking. Is a […]

By Scott Truax If I tell you my house is on the right-hand side of the street, you will only find me if you come from the same direction I was. If I tell you it is on the north side of the street and midway down the block, your chances improve dramatically. Compass directions […]

As your child becomes increasingly active, you’ll want to help them practice different ways of getting around safely and encourage an awareness of the environment. You’ll also want to reinforce the skills and concepts your child is learning from the orientation and mobility (O&M) instructor. You can help your preschooler learn how to know where […]