Balanced, Protected, and Informed O&M for Active Daily Living

The entire field of orientation and mobility (O&M) exists because of the dog guide and, later, the long cane. Both were developed in response to war. Dog guides emerged after World War I, and the long cane after World War II, to serve newly blinded veterans—adults who had walked confidently with vision for decades before losing it. As a result, the curriculum for teaching independent travel was designed around a very specific learner: a physically fit, cognitively intact adul

History of O&M describes the long, slow, tortured road of retro-fitting adult long canes and O&M methods for children.

Fallon turned two last April. How well does she walk for a two-year-old child with ECCL? She has a steady pace and the ability to stand...

We are so grateful for the Sarah de Coizart Article TENTH Perpetual Charitable Trust for their two year grant to support Safe Toddles' Start with Safe Mobility: A Safety-First Approach to Blind Toddler Development (2025 & 2026). Safe Toddles mission is to bring safety to blind toddler walking. This sustaining gift will provide fully funded Pediatric Belt Canes to hundreds of blind toddlers worldwide, curriculum for their families and therapists, and community support in mak

Today's the day! Learn about the benefits of the Pediatric Belt Cane from five Early Intervention and O&M Specialists; Geri Darko,...

The benefit of safe mobility is universal!! Thanks to a generous grant from the FS Foundation, Safe Toddles will be improving its...

Happy and safe mobility in the New Year wearing a Pediatric Belt Cane!!! safetoddles.org/donate

Give blind toddlers a brand-new way to walk and explore their world. Your gift provides Pediatric Belt Canes at no cost to families in...

Our mission is to bring safety to blind mobility. These little boys are either blind or mobility visually impaired causing every step to...

This is an exciting time at Safe Toddles. We successfully brought early intervention mobility tools for children with congenital...

Dear Friends, This Year, you can change the life of a blind child by donating a Pediatric Belt Cane by Safe Toddles. Recognized by the...

Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, President & CEO of Safe Toddles, is pictured below in front of the Safe Toddles' Exhibitor's booth during the...

2024 Safe Toddles Pediatric Belt Canes are the hottest topic this year!! The American Printing House for the Blind's announcement of the...

Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, foremost expert in early childhood walking in children with congenital or early onset blindness and mobility...

Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken was selected a Hudson Valley Magazine 2024 Women in Business! The issue will be out in November, and we will be...