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Vision Services

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Can:Do 4Kids offers a specialist, multi-disciplinary approach to vision services including orientation and mobility (O&M), occupational therapy (OT) and assistive technology (AT) services. 

How can O&M services assist?

Orientation and mobility (O&M) services are designed to help your child learn how to move around safely and confidently in their environment, if they are blind or have low vision.Our specialists can help your child in a number of ways, including providing support and training in:

  • Using a cane or other mobility aid
  • Navigating unfamiliar spaces
  • Crossing streets safely
  • Using their other senses, such as hearing and touch, to get around and interact with their environment.

Access to the right technology can make a real difference to a child’s life because it can increase opportunities to learn while developing independence skills. Can:Do's assistive technology specialists ensure your child is part of the process when looking at technology options.

The Can:Do 4Kids resource library has the latest in assistive technology for your child to try out to ensure it will support their goals.

Benefits of assistive technology support

  • Assessment and recommendation of technology
  • Equipment trials and loans
  • Supporting community accessibility and self-advocacy
  • Training in the use of technologies and programs like:
    • Magnification, screen reader (OCR) and Braille
    • Touch-typing
    • Mainstream technologies with accessible features (e.g. iPhone with voiceover, large text, zoom), plus apps for a variety of tasks (e.g. Seeing AI, KNFB Reader, barcode readers)
    • Soundfield systems
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The goal of O&M services for children to develop the skills they need to get around independently and participate fully in their daily lives

Signs your child may benefit from orientation and mobility support

  • Lack of confidence in new environments
  • Stumbling or tripping over changes in the ground surface
  • Bumping into obstacles in the environment
  • Frequently getting lost in familiar or unfamiliar environments
  • You or your child are concerned about their safety when in the community
  • Your child wants to travel independently e.g. use public transport

Areas of focus include:

  • Long cane training
  • Mobility aid prescription and training
  • Transport training and route travel
  • Assessment and support of functional vision
  • Assessment and support in safe environments
  • Early concept development
  • Gross motor skills
  • Independence skills