Orientation & Mobility (O&M) | Mass.gov [Video]

Consumers seeking O&M services should first contact their social rehabilitation or vocational rehabilitation counselor to initiate a referral. 

O&M services may include obtaining an O&M Clearance Form from the consumer’s medical provider. Through the use of an O&M Clearance Form, COMS take into consideration input from the consumer’s medical provider when developing a training program.

Instruction begins with an assessment of the consumer’s travel needs, motivation, and visual and physical abilities.

Based upon this assessment, a training program is developed with goal-directed instructionto maximize safety and independence.

For the more experienced traveler, training may focus on providing orientation to a new environment, such as a home, workplace, or college campus.

In addition to the long white cane, COMS can provide a support cane for assistance in detecting inclines and obstacles in pathways.

MCB provides one free white cane to each consumer. Consumers should contact their counselor for information on …