Alilah has with optic nerve hypoplasia
September 20, 2018 new nickname is Miss Independent
Alilah (17 months old, mobility visual impairment) is walking freely in a mall. As she is seeking to explore in opposite direction, mom asks, 'Are you now, Miss Independent?' After only two months of wearing her cane, Alilah has confidence because consistent tactile path information alleviates the severity of her mobility visual impairment.
Compare her skills overtime
Crossing open space when called by mom
July 22, 2018
Alilah (15 months with mobility visual impairment) is seen slowly walking to the sound of her mother's voice and cautiously crossing open space without a mobility tool.
September 25, 2018
Alilah (17 months with mobility visual impairment) is seen walking away from the sound of her mother's voice and freely crossing open space wearing a mobility tool.
September 25, 2018
Alilah (17 months with mobility visual impairment) is seen walking away from the sound of her mother's voice and freely crossing open space wearing a mobility tool.
July 22, 2018
Alilah (15 months with mobility visual impairment) is able to walk and when left to play by herself without a mobility tool does not cross open space.
Crossing grass
July 22, 2018
Alilah (15 months with mobility visual impairment) is able to walk and when prompted to come by mother without a mobility tool slowly crosses green grass.
August 21, 2018
Alilah (16 months with mobility visual impairment) is seen standing in the grass attempting to come to the sound of her mother's voice wearing a mobility tool.