Orientation and Mobility Instruction

Orientation and Mobility, or travel training, is taught in conjunction with our 8-week Independent Living Skills Training Program. Orientation and Mobility instruction includes the assessment of one’s current level of mobility and focuses on each individual’s specific travel needs with special emphasis on safety. Skills taught include sighted guide; use of remaining senses; orientation or navigation techniques; cane selection; cane techniques; indoor and outdoor travel; use of public transportation; and negotiating steps, escalators, and elevators.

For more information contact tlh@tampalighthouse.org.