An approach is proposed to help rehabilitation clients acquire the understanding and skills for making optimal use of their remaining vision for travel in unmodified environments. Against a background of competent, confident use of nonvisual travel strategies, “structured discovery learning” exercises can help clients experience the value and limitations of their remaining vision in a variety of environments. The article argues that the theoretical foundation for this approach is well grounded in accepted visual perception principles. Practical training activities are also outlined.
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