Orientation and Mobility

These sites explain the techniques, general importance, and necessity of Orientation and Mobility training for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Orientation and Mobility Training: The Way to Go, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/fall98/
waytogo.htm
This introduction to Orientation and Mobility outlines basic skills and provides a listing of electronic travel aids; in English and Spanish.

The Benefits of Orientation and Mobility, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/om-benefits.htm
This is a brief overview of O&M, available in English and Spanish.

How to Guide People with Sight Problems, Royal National Institute of Blind People
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_howtoguide.hcsp
This section outlines basic sighted-guide techniques.

Orientation and Mobility Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB)
http://www.ct.gov/besb/cwp/view.asp?a=2848&q=331462 
This overview of O&M services includes information about sighted-guide techniques, white canes, and a list of Do's and Don'ts.