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 sauerburger@mindspring.com

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

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

A poster illustrates some results of a survey to learn about effective communication with the public for deaf-blind people.

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