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Home  >  Everyday Life

Orientation & Mobility 

What is Orientation & Mobility? 
  • An Introduction to O&M  by Vision Aware
  • Benefits of Orientation and Mobility  by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

O&M Techniques
  • Let's Walk Together This video and handouts addresses the unique needs of individuals with vision loss who use walkers or gait belts
  • Human Guide by MCB/DDS Partnership 
    • Human Guide PDF  /  Human Guide RTF
  • ​​Human Guide Considerations by MCB/DDS Partnership
    • Human Guide Considerations PDF /  Human Guide Considerations RTF
  • Mobility Canes by MCB/DDS Partnership  
    • Mobility Canes PDF  /  Mobility Canes RTF
  • Trailing, Landmarks, Squaring Off, Protective Techniques and Voice Guide by MCB/DDS Partnership  
    • Trailing PDF  /  Trailing RTF
  • Keeping Healthy When Using Orientation and Mobility Techniques 
    • Keeping Healthy (PDF) updated December 2020  /  Keeping Healthy  (RTF) updated December 2020
  • ​COVID-19 Protocol for Using Human Guide Technique
    • COVID-19 Protocol (PDF) updated December 2020​  /  COVID-19 Protocol (RTF) updated December 2020
Cleaning/Care of Canes​​
  • Keeping Canes, Visual Aids, Cellphones and Devices Spotless and Sanitized 
    • Keeping Canes Sanitized (PDF) / Keeping Canes Sanitized (RTF)

Service Animals
  • Video: Going Places with a Guide Dog by Phil Zukas
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA from ADA.gov

O&M Technology
  • Navigation Apps
  • Navigation Gadgets
  • Assistive Eyewear

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Strategies for Everyday Situations
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Vision Loss Support Groups
For more information please contact: 
Lisa DiBonaventura,  M.A.,  COMS
Statewide Director Vision & Vision Loss Services
Department of Developmental Services  (DDS)
Email: Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov
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  • MCB/DDS
    • About >
      • Site Accessibility & Download Policy
      • Vision Loss Terminology
    • APH Federal Quota Account >
      • APH Activity Ideas
    • DDS Collaborative Eye Care Clinics
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      • COMS Log In
    • Let's Walk Together
    • Vision Loss Support Groups
    • EOHHS Resources
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        • Ayer
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