Orientation and Mobility 11
Orientation and Mobility 11 is designed for students who have low vision or who are blind and require instruction in O & M skills and techniques to achieve the highest level of Independent School travel that is possible given the student’s individual capacity.
Orientation and Mobility, often referred to as O & M, refers to age-appropriate and ongoing instruction in the skills, techniques and knowledge required for individuals who are visually impaired to travel safely, efficiently, gracefully and with as much independence as possible in a variety of environments.
• Mobility/Identification canes techniques and knowledge of when to use each are important for Independent School travel in commercial environments • Information from our senses support movement and exploration of objects in commercial environments • Representation of travel environments and the spatial relationships therein is an essential skill • Development of travel techniques is an ongoing process and increasing in complexity in commercial environments
Recommended Instructional Components: The teacher will design instructional strategies that: • acknowledge the social nature of learning; • embed formative assessment practices such as learning intentions, criteria, questions, descriptive feedback, self and peer-assessment; • provide opportunities for students to share learning and reflect; • utilize technologies and other tools in purposeful ways