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Discover the importance of Orientation and Mobility (O&M), the essential training for independence for individuals with visual impairments.

In this new series we'll go through everything we need to know about Orientation and Mobility, so let's start off by discussing it's importance to not just our students with visual impairments but also in society.

💡 In This Episode:

What is Orientation and Mobility?: Learn the core definition.

The Philosophy of O&M Teaching: Discover how O&M specialists do more than just give step-by-step instructions.

A Global & Individualized Approach: Learn how training is adapted to individual and cultural needs.

The Transformational Power of Movement: Understand the profound concept that "how you move is how you experience life."

📚 Free Resources:

► ⁠⁠Night Travel Skills PDF (For O&M Specialists): Get a comprehensive guide to help you teach night travel lessons effectively.⁠⁠

► ⁠⁠5 Key Strategies Every Teacher Needs (For Classroom Teachers): A free PDF with five simple, quick things you can do right now to impact the lives of your learners with visual impairments.⁠⁠

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📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:

January 28-30, 2026 | International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium | Conference for O&M Specialists ⁠⁠https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/iomos⁠⁠

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about the latest strategies to help your students with visual impairments.

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