Orientation and Mobility (O&M) for Deaf-Blind People

This page is a collection of handouts that have been used in presentations regarding teaching O&M to deaf-blind people. They are intended for O&M specialists, but others may find them interesting or helpful. The information is in outline form and sketchy because it was meant to accompany the presentation – more information and details are in the book Independence without sight or sound: Suggestions for practitioners working with deaf-blind adults (AFB Press, New York, NY), or feel free to contact me at Dona@Sauerburger.org

Communicating with the Deaf-Blind Student

Important points for Instructor to Explain before Deaf-Blind Students Travel in Public Places

Teaching Deaf-Blind People to Communicate and Interact with the Public

"Teaching Deaf-Blind People to Communicate and Interact With the Public: Critical Issues for Travelers Who Are Deaf-Blind"
    by Eugene Bourquin and Dona Sauerburger (2005). RE:view, 37(3), pp. 109-116

Principles of Successful Interaction with the Public

Getting Across the Street with Visual and Hearing Impairments

Testing the Effectiveness of a Vibrotactile Device for Crossing Streets by Deaf-Blind People

Effective use of cards for soliciting assistance to cross streets

Mobility muff for tactile communicating in cold weather

"Corner to Corner : How Can Deaf Blind People Solicit Aid Effectively?"
    by Dona Sauerburger and Susanne Jones (1997). RE:view, Heldref Publications, Vol. 29 No. 1 (Spring 1997), pp. 34-44
    results of a survey to learn about effective communication with the public for deaf-blind people
    [poster illustrates principles of article]

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