Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum
Helping Children with Blindness or a Mobility Visual Impairment Build Self-Reliance Through Extended Touch
The Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum is a practical, evidence-informed online training program that teaches families and professionals how to support children with blindness or mobility visual impairment (MVI/B) in developing safe, independent mobility while wearing a Pediatric Belt Cane.
Through engaging lessons, demonstration videos, and real-world examples, the curriculum shows how to integrate the Pediatric Belt Cane into children's everyday routines, including motor development, play, orientation and mobility skills, and activities of daily living.
Who it's for?
The curriculum is designed for anyone supporting the mobility and independence of children with blindness or mobility visual impairment, including:
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Parents, grandparents, and caregivers
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Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialists
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Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs)
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Early Intervention providers
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Physical Therapists
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Occupational Therapists
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Vision Rehabilitation professionals
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University students preparing for careers in visual impairment services
Whether you are introducing a Belt Cane for the first time or expanding your knowledge of early mobility development, this curriculum provides practical guidance you can use immediately.
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn how to:
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Understand the principles of early orientation and mobility development.
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Introduce and fit a Pediatric Belt Cane safely and correctly.
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Integrate extended touch feedback into everyday routines.
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Support motor development through movement and exploration.
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Encourage independent play and participation.
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Teach orientation and mobility skills during naturally occurring activities.
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Adapt instruction for children with additional disabilities.
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Collaborate effectively with families and educational teams.
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Build confidence while promoting safe, independent mobility.
Available units
The Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum is organized into self-paced learning units.
Currently Available
Assessment & Evaluation
Learn how to assess mobility skills, readiness, environmental access, and individual needs to develop effective mobility goals.
Introducing the Pediatric Belt Cane
Discover how to introduce, fit, and successfully integrate the Belt Cane into a child's daily routines using child-centered teaching strategies.
Teaching Motor Skills
Explore practical techniques for encouraging balance, posture, movement, walking, and environmental exploration through everyday experiences.
Orientation & Mobility for Children with Additional Disabilities
Learn strategies for adapting instruction to meet the needs of children with multiple disabilities while promoting safe, independent movement.
Coming Soon
Additional curriculum units will continue to expand the program with new topics, advanced strategies, and updated research.
Continuing Education
Safe Toddles is an approved ACVREP RPPLE provider. Eligible courses include continuing education opportunities for Orientation & Mobility Specialists and other qualified professionals.
Participants receive lifetime access to course materials, downloadable resources, and certificates of completion for completion of coursework hours and final exam.
Frequently asked questions
What Participants Are Saying
Families and professionals around the world have incorporated the Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum into their daily practice.
Participants consistently report increased confidence introducing the Pediatric Belt Cane, improved understanding of early mobility development, and practical strategies they can immediately apply with children.
As our community continues to grow, we look forward to sharing additional success stories and testimonials from families, educators, and clinicians.
Watch a Sample Video Lesson
Experience the teaching style of the Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum by watching a free sample lesson.
See how Safe Toddles combines research, practical instruction, and real-world demonstrations to help children develop safe, independent mobility through everyday activities.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you are a parent supporting your child's first independent steps or a professional expanding your clinical practice, the Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum provides practical tools you can begin using immediately.
Explore the curriculum, learn at your own pace, and help children develop the confidence to move safely and independently.
Developed Through Support from Visionary Partners
The Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum was developed through the generous support of organizations committed to improving educational access, independence, and safe mobility opportunities for children with blindness or mobility visual impairment.
Their investment has allowed Safe Toddles to transform decades of Orientation and Mobility expertise, research, and clinical experience into an accessible online training program for families and professionals worldwide.
We are grateful to the following partners for supporting the development of this important educational resource:
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Nicolas B. Ottaway Foundation (2024–present)
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Delta Gamma Foundation (2024–present)
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U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (2022–2024)
Together, these partnerships have helped expand access to evidence-informed mobility education and provide families and professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to support children in developing safe, independent movement.