Orientation and Mobility for the Visually Impaired Course
Gain skills to foster confident, independent movement for visually impaired clients through orientation and mobility training. Master assessments, cane techniques, home and community navigation, fall prevention strategies, assistive technologies, and personalised goal setting suited to occupational therapy in everyday Kenyan contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical strategies to evaluate mobility risks, establish clear goals, and instruct safe cane usage for visually impaired individuals. You will learn to assess home and community settings, map out routes, assist with public transport, incorporate tech aids, manage fall fears, and monitor progress for greater daily independence and safety.
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Develop skills
- Conduct mobility risk assessments to identify home and community hazards for vision impairment.
- Master cane and walking techniques for safe, effective long cane and movement methods.
- Train in community navigation including street crossings, crowds, and public transport use.
- Plan home modifications with simple, affordable designs to reduce fall risks quickly.
- Track and document outcomes using tools like TUG tests and checklists to demonstrate progress.
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