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Narrative

Provides individualized orientation and mobility training programs within the home, neighborhood, workplace, and community at large. Certified O&M Staff provide instruction beginning with the assessment of individual needs and motivation based on visual and physical limitations. Instruction is provided in using a long cane and travel and pedestrian skills with or without vision.  Orientation & Mobility training does include training on using public transit, such as subway, bus, train, etc.  Referrals are accepted from consumers, families, social workers and/or vocational counselors. Participants must be legally blind/registered with MCB. Average wait: 2-4 weeks. Provides in-service training on blindness and low vision and consultation services on environmental and pedestrian access for people with vision loss to individuals, cities/towns or private agencies. Will also provide O&M consultation to school age legally blind population to advocate for O&M Rehab services provided by SPED Services.

Service Types

• Disability Awareness
• Emergency Preparedness
• Skills Training

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Aging
• Communication
• Independent Living
• Vocational

Populations Served

• Blind

Ages Served

• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Services at School
• Services at Work
• Sign Language

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service
• Licensed By: ACVREP