Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, Volume I: History and Theory(Print)
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified June 17, 2026
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Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 17, 2026
This is the fourth edition of a foundational professional reference textbook covering the history, theory, and teaching methodology of orientation and mobility (O&M) — the discipline that trains people who are blind or have low vision to navigate independently. Volume I is specifically the history and theory volume, drawing on contributions from over 50 field experts across topics like sensorimotor functioning and emerging navigation technologies. This book is aimed at O&M specialists, vision rehabilitation therapists, students in university training programs, and researchers — not the individuals with vision loss themselves. It's a complete, standalone print reference, though it's a made-to-order title that takes 3-4 weeks to ship and cannot be returned. Anyone expecting a practical how-to guide for daily use should note this is academic and theoretical in scope.
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