What does an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) instructor do?
O&M instructors teach individuals who are blind and visually impaired techniques for safe, independent travel, often using a white cane. They prepare their learners to travel in a variety of environments, from self-contained residential programs to fully independent travel in unfamiliar environments including urban areas.
An orientation and mobility instructor works with blind and visually impaired students to develop techniques for safe, efficient, and independent travel, often using a white cane. O&M instructors prepare their learners to travel in a variety of environments, from residential travel to fully independent travel in unfamiliar environments, including urban areas.
