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Orientation & mobility

Navigating the world looks different for people with disabilities. Orientation and mobility (O&M) training is one of the ways Perkins gives children the steps toward independence. Learn about O&M, specific skills, services and resources. 

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Article

Virtual training to support guide dog users

Isiah standing in an airport hallway close to the boarding gate.
Guide

Sean and Isiah part 5: Airport

Logo for Be My Eyes app
Article

Be My Eyes app: GPT-4 Virtual Volunteer

4 year old girl with her precane opening an Easter egg with an Easter basket by her feet.
Activity

Easter Egg Hunt: O&M Orientation Lesson

Photo of two young men: Sean and Isiah.
Story

Sean and Isiah’s journey part 3: Preparation

Photo of two young men: Sean and Isiah.
Guide

Sean and Isiah’s journey part 2

Graphic: Blindess canes and nighttime: Navigating college campuses
Guide

Blindness canes and nighttime: Navigating college campuses

Graphic: Happy 2nd anniversary to my greatest guide.
Guide

Happy 2nd anniversary to my greatest guide

Girl wearing a red hijab walking down a sidewalk using a long cane.
Guide

What is this O&M? Parent perspective video

screenshot of a young man using the Seeing AI app for indoor navigation.
Activity

Seeing AI: Indoor Navigation

Cane traveler walking down a snow dusted sidewalk leaving cane arc path and footsteps.
Activity

Cane tracks in the snow

Music staff with notes and long cane.
Guide

Cane Songs