Orientation & Mobility and Blindness Resources
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If you, a loved one, a client or patient is
visually impaired, TravelVision can help. We offer a wide range of
Orientation and Mobility
services designed to empower visually impaired individuals
to lead active lives.This site was designed to provide information about visual impairment. Every effort has been made gather a wide variety of resources (including deafblind resources) that may be particularly useful to the newly blinded, their families and loved ones. It is hoped that what is presented here may assist them in their adjustment. In addition, this site will be of use for the Orientation and Mobility professional.
Our Other Visions ezine offers many stories regarding the low-vision and blind experience, and the experience of Orientation and Mobility specialists. You are welcome to contribute.
To learn more, read about the history of Orientation and Mobility instruction, and see the proper way to guide an individual using the "sighted-guide technique." Get more information about using the white cane or dog-guide when making the important decision about independent travel, and The Lowdown on Low Vision before purchasing low vision aids.
For the sighted, we have some practical tips that sighted individuals should know when relating to the blind, and the Top Ten List of What Motorists Shouldn't Do When They See a Blind Person.
