Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
                   

658 East State Street,   Jacksonville, IL 62650   (800) 919-5617 or (217) 479-4400
TTY: (217) 479-4415      FAX:  217.479.4479      E-MAIL:  DHS.ISVI@Illinois.gov 

Annual School Calendar Admission Advisory Council Campus Tour Current Students
Directions/Maps to ISVI Educational Programs For Parents For Web Site Visitors Guidance Corner
Helpful Links HOME "ISVI Happenings" Mission & Objectives "Online With ISVI"
Outreach Opportunities Parents' Need To Know Positions Available Prospective Students Recreation Events
Residential Life School NEWS SITE MAP Sports Opportunities Tech Tips
TIPS for Parents Vision for the Future Vision Information Weekly Calendar Who to Contact
Workshops & Seminars        

"O & M"
Orientation & Mobility

Orientation and mobility, often referred to as O & M, is the training process through which one learns the skills necessary for independent travel.

The ability to move independently, safely, and purposefully through the environment is a skill of primary importance for those who are visually impaired.

The O&M program at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired often includes comprehensive evaluation and training in the following areas:

*Concept development
 		 *Environmental concepts
 		 *Public transportation experiences
 
*Use of remaining senses
 		 *Safety skills
 		 *Electronic travel aids
 
*Self-protective techniques
 		 *Cane techniques
 		 *Rights and responsibilities
 
*Orientation skills *Low vision aids  

 Our O&M staff is ACVREP certified (Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals) and are members of the Association of Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER). Our O & M staff work as committed professionals concerned with meeting the orientation and mobility needs of all our students.

For more information pertaining to Orientation & Mobility (O&M) at ISVI, email or call Jim Strader (217) 479-4472 or Josh Dugan (217) 479-4440.

Learn about Pedestrian Signals

Learn about Talking Signs

Parent's Page

Prospective Students

Learn More About ISVI

Home