A fundamental part of the orientation and mobility curriculum is the acquisition and retention of skills in using a long cane automatically and proficiently to detect and negotiate obstacles and drop-offs. Using practitioners’ experiences and the principles of learning theory, instructors can monitor students’ advancement and adapt teaching strategies to optimize the results.
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