Orientation is a person’s understanding and awareness of their environment, including their position within it, the location of people and objects, and the relationships between them.

Mobility is the physical act of moving through the environment in a safe, efficient, and purposeful manner.

Three blind men in business attire holding white canes while standing at a busy urban crosswalk on Main Street.
Three blind men in business attire holding white canes while standing at a busy urban crosswalk on Main Street.

Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is a profession that teaches people with visual impairments and those who are blind to travel throughout familiar and unfamiliar environments with purpose, safety, and independence according to the individual's goals and abilities utilizing the white cane or other mobility aids. ​​ Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is taught by an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Partner with Your O&M

At Your O&M, we are dedicated to improving the independence and quality of life for our clients through innovative, results-driven training and support. Whether you're part of an educational institution, a government agency, an organization, a business, or an individual seeking O&M services, we want to become your trusted partner.

95%

15+

Years of experience

Goal Achievement Rate

Your O&M business partnership banner promoting accessible workplaces and inclusive opportunities for people with vision loss.
Your O&M business partnership banner promoting accessible workplaces and inclusive opportunities for people with vision loss.
A smiling teacher helps a young student with braille in a classroom setting for orientation and mobility training.
A smiling teacher helps a young student with braille in a classroom setting for orientation and mobility training.
Your O&M nonprofit partnership banner supporting community programs, independence, and services for people with vision loss.
Your O&M nonprofit partnership banner supporting community programs, independence, and services for people with vision loss.
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Professional man and woman in suits discussing government agency partnerships in front of a classical building with columns.

  • We are O&M Specialists who help people develop self-confidence in their ability to travel independently. We believe that with the right training and support, anyone can overcome the challenges posed by visual impairments and navigate their surroundings with assurance and pride.

  • We are O&M Specialists who help people realize their dreams by providing the mobility skills necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals. Whether it's commuting to work, attending school, or exploring new places, our training opens up a world of possibilities.

  • We are O&M Specialists who help people become independent in travel by teaching the effective use of the white cane and other mobility aids. Our training ensures that individuals can safely and confidently move through any environment, whether familiar or unfamiliar.

Our services are recognized, trusted, and utilized across various sectors

Educational Systems

Our services for children are contracted by school districts as a vital component of the Expanded Core Curriculum, which is federally mandated by IDEA for students with visual impairments. Lessons are primarily delivered during school hours or in accordance with the district's requirements.

1. Student using a white cane with an O&M specialist at school, representing travel instruction for congenital glaucoma.
1. Student using a white cane with an O&M specialist at school, representing travel instruction for congenital glaucoma.
Government Agencies

We partner with state government agencies to provide specialized training for individuals with visual impairments, ensuring they receive the support they need to gain or maintain employment.

We offer tailored training programs for organizations and businesses, promoting accessibility and inclusivity for visually impaired employees and clients.

Organizations & Businesses
Man using a white cane with an O&M specialist indoors, representing travel training for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.
Man using a white cane with an O&M specialist indoors, representing travel training for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.
Man using a white cane with an O&M specialist at work, representing independent travel skills for pathologic myopia.
Man using a white cane with an O&M specialist at work, representing independent travel skills for pathologic myopia.

Get Started

Begin your training

Connect with our specialized instructors to discuss customized programs for yourself, a family member, a school district, or a workplace. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, we invite you to reach out to us via our contact form. Our dedicated team is ready to assist and provide the information you need.

Your O&M logo with white cane and guide dog, representing orientation and mobility services for people with vision loss.
Your O&M logo with white cane and guide dog, representing orientation and mobility services for people with vision loss.

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