Losing your vision can be traumatic — but it shouldn’t be debilitating. That’s why at Braille Institute, our orientation and mobility (O&M) service specialists go above and beyond. We understand how to get you back on your feet.
Learn how to navigate your surroundings with ease. Find new tools and techniques to get to wherever you want to go. And regain confidence in your new normal, so you can live an active and independent lifestyle.
Simply put, orientation is the ability to identify your surroundings, and mobility is the ability to get from one location to another safely. Let us help you learn how to navigate.
Ride, Run, and Jump
Eugene
Braille Institute Student
Navigating Independence
We’ll work with you one-on-one and with your caregiver. You’ll learn how to navigate with a white cane or learn key skills needed to be considered for a guide dog.
Caregivers and family members can learn how to best support you as a guide. Instruction is also provided to family members and caregivers to assist with self-advocacy, effective descriptive communication skills, and proper guide techniques for safe and efficient travel.
Contact an Orientation and Mobility Specialist
It’s easy to get started. Just call us at 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553) to schedule a free appointment with our Orientation & Mobility Specialist. If you’re not yet a Braille Institute student, then we’ll help you get started by scheduling a Low Vision Rehabilitation evaluation.
Did You Know?
Braille Institute offers free resources and workshops for caregivers and family members. Find out more.
Hear from our O&M Specialists
More Than a White Cane
White Cane Law
The White Cane Law says that any pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog has the right of way. Drivers must yield and take precautions. Failure to do so can result in a misdemeanor, punishable by jail or a fine.
Celebrate White Cane Day
White Cane Day is October 15
President Lyndon B. Johnson started White Cane Day in 1964. Every October 15, we celebrate and raise awareness for those who use a white cane. Join us in honoring their journey toward independence.
Safety Tips for Drivers
Stop Your Car Early
Ask if Assistance is Needed
Avoid Honking
Offer Your Arm
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