orientation and mobility Archives

Regain Confidence with Orientation & Mobility Programs

Posted on September 17, 2025 - 2:09 pm by Katie Frederick

cartoon image of person traveling with a white cane and a guide dog in a neighborhood with German-style architecture

For individuals who are blind or low vision, the journey toward independent travel is both practical and deeply personal. While Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is a foundational skill for safe and confident movement, many adults face a significant challenge: finding accessible O&M services. In states across the country, a lack of qualified providers creates a […]

White Cane Curious? Tap into How People Travel When Blind or Low Vision

Posted on September 17, 2025 - 11:44 am by Shannon Carollo

person walking a neighborhood using a white cane

As an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructor, the question I hear most often is: “How do people travel without sight?” If you’ve wondered the same thing, this post is for you. Frequently Asked Questions on Traveling When Blind Traveling without sight raises a lot of curiosity—and sometimes misconceptions. People often wonder how blind or low […]

Careers & Canine Connections 2025: Explore Your Future

Posted on January 17, 2025 - 10:15 am by Lori Scharff

young adult with professional backpack climbs steps with white cane and guide dog in harness

The third Careers & Canine Connections event, hosted by APH ConnectCenter and Guide Dogs for the Blind, is set to take place July 28- August 2, 2025. This in-person gathering is for individuals aged 18-24 who aspire to enter the workforce and possibly work as a team with a guide dog. The week-long residential program […]

Letters to Parents: What a School for the Blind’s Principal Wants Parents to Know

Posted on November 6, 2023 - 10:53 am by Peggy Sinclair-Morris

A teacher leaning over to help a student sitting at a table.

As I enter my fourth year as principal at the Kentucky School for the Blind, I find myself reflecting on my time as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and Orientation and Mobility Specialist working with students and families in public school. There were times when I was a child’s first TVI, and […]

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