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Podcast: This Is What Blind Looks Like
Episode: S 1. Ep. 5: O&M And The Ways Of The Long Cane Part 1
Description: On the first part of this episode, Angie and Kimberly discuss orientation and mobility. The history behind it and how important it is for a blind person to know how to get around confidently. They are joined by their first guest Rob Hobson, who is a former cane travel instructor who taught travel at Blind Incorporated. They talk about what structured discovery is, the different types of canes that are available for the blind to use, as well as some cane techniques. Links: National Blindness Professional Certification Board: https://www.nbpcb.org/nomc/ History of orientation and mobility article...