Orientation and mobility

Orientation and mobility

Orientation and Mobility or O&M is a profession which focuses on instructing individuals who are blind or visually impaired with safe and effective travel through their environment. Individual O&M instructors can work for schools, government agencies or do private contracting for their services.


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