To encourage independent living and teach the blind and partially-sighted individuals to get about freely and safely without the need for sighted help. It includes white cane techniques and orientation skills.
In Scope;
To identify 12 blind/partially-sighted individuals in North East region
To identify suitable accommodation for the Mobility and Orientation Practitioner
To introduce the practitioner to the blind people and their families (briefing session)
Monitoring and evaluation on a weekly basis throughout the duration of the training