Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Services in South Australia
karyn@mymobilitymatters.com.au
0480 413 089
Blind and Low Vision Services
Supporting people living with low vision or blindness to access their community through Orientation and Mobility Services.
We provide personalised Orientation and Mobility services to empower people living with blindness or low vision — to build confidence, increase independence, and stay connected to their communities.
We understand that every person’s journey is unique. That’s why our support is tailored to meet individual goals. Because your mobility matters.
Orientation and Mobility O&M
Providing Orientation and Mobility services for people living with blindness or low vision to meet their goals and increase their independence to access the community confidently and safely.
Services include:
Assessment and recommendations for mobility aids including long canes, Identification canes and Support canes.
Safe travel training in familiar and new environments
Long cane skills development
Neurological vision Services including scanning training.
Route planning and independent navigation
Techniques for crossing roads, using public transport, and accessing community spaces
Orientation strategies for new environments, including home, school, or work.
Public transport training
Human Guide training for family, friends, supports and work.
Beach and bush travel, public transport, and indoor navigation
Advice and training for safe mobility while using a 4 wheeled walker.
Environmental accessibility.
Child and adult O&M services
Regional services - through request
These NDIS services are provided under Capacity Building
Services are available to self managed and plan managed NDIS participants
Services
Social Support /Community support
Providing social and community support to access services and community connections.
Services include:
One-on-one social support
Assistance with community access and participation
Transport with Door to door service.
These NDIS services are provided from Core funding.
Services are available to self managed and plan managed NDIS participants
About Karyn
Karyn is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist. She has over 25 years working in the disability field including Orientation and Mobility, Case Management, Inclusion Support, Family Services Coordinator and Developmental Education qualifications.
Karyn has worked with all age groups and is dedicated to help people increase their independence, community participation, confidence and to achieve their goals.
Karyn has been working with the blind and low vision community for the past 10 years and loves her work as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
Karyn loves the opportunity to support people to remain connected to the community and build confidence with their mobility.
Qualifications
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals
ROMSA - Registered member of the Orientation and Mobility Association of Australasia.
Masters of Disability Studies (Sensory Disability) Macquarie University (2019)
Bachelor Applied Science (Disability Studies) Flinders University (1999)
