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What is Orientation and Mobility?

Published: Apr. 21, 2025Updated: Apr. 17, 2026

What exactly is Orientation and Mobility (O&M), and how does it support children who are blind, low vision, or have multiple disabilities? Cyndi Davis, explains what O&M is, how it’s taught, and why it’s a key service in promoting independence and access for students with visual impairments.

We cover this and more in our Orientation and Mobility (O&M) 101 article.

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