[blindkid] O&M for Children website

[Merry-Noel Chamberlain]

Hello everyone,
 
Check it out and spread the word!!!  There is a new link on the Professional Development & Research Institute on Blindness website for Orientation and Mobility for Children.  It has such links as:  

Overview | Recommended Readings for Children | Common Questions Parents have regarding O&M | Free White Cane Application | Games that Enhance the O&M Experience for Children | Glossary of most common terms | Recommended readings for parents | National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

Orientation and Mobility is more than a class; it is a skill that will lead your child through life!
Dear Parent/Guardian, 
This site is to assist with questions you may have regarding the use of the long white cane, the purpose of the cane, and the importance for individuals who are blind, legally blind or partially sighted to use the cane. The goal of this site is to help you assist your child in obtaining the skills necessary to travel independently where he/she wants to go, when he/she wants to go (providing permission has been granted, of course), and to travel safely. It is always wonderful to observe individuals traveling with confidence. 

Orientation and Mobility may seem both simple and complex. What is Orientation and Mobility (O&M) anyway? The word orientation simply means knowing where you are within the environment. Mobility is being able to move (travel) from one location to another in a safe and efficient manner. An O&M instructor teaches individuals the skills necessary to interpret the environmental clues and how to use the long white cane to travel independently. Above are some links to help you enhance your child’s independent travel skills so he/she can successfully step forward in life.
 
Merry-Noel Chamberlain, MA, NOMCT & TVI