Orientation and mobility and the Usher syndrome client

Issue title: Persons with Deaf-Blindness

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Cioffi, Joseph^;

Affiliations: Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults, 111 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, New York, NY 11050, USA

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Abstract: In order to provide quality and effective orientation and mobility instruction to the student with Usher syndrome, it is crucial that the provider be cognizant of the significantly different needs of these students. This article will review the major differences between hearing-blind and deaf-blind O & M services, and will address the salient mobility issues that impact the Usher student.

Keywords: Deaf-blind, Orientation and mobility, Usher syndrome, Blindness, Community access

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1996-6209

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 175-183, 1996