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Balanced, Protected, and Informed O&M for Active Daily Living
Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken


How Video Helps
Use one short summer video to document your blind child’s O&M skills, show how the Belt Cane supports safer travel, and ask your IEP or IFSP team to put assistive technology, training, and measurable mobility goals in writing.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Jul 24


When Blindness Is Mistaken for “Behavior”: Why Blind Children With Intellectual Disabilities Need More Touch Feedback, Not Less
Maddox began using the Belt Cane at age 2. This short shows his progression toward independent mobility, including walking confidently through familiar environments, navigating school routines, and getting on and off the school bus—even in snowy conditions. Despite intellectual delays, he demonstrates strong spatial understanding and real-world independence through consistent tactile feedback and early mobility support.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
May 9
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