Haw. Code R. § 17-402-10 - Orientation and mobility

(a) Orientation and mobility services shall be provided when necessary to blind and visually-handicapped persons in the rehabilitation center and in the community on Oahu. (See § 17-401-17).

(b) Orientation and mobility services may be provided to residents on the neighbor islands in their home and surrounding environment to the extent permitted by funds and staff available.

(c) Services may include but are not limited to:

(1) Sensory development;

(2) Use of a sighted guide;

(3) Use of hands, arms, and other body movements in a protective way;

(4) The grip and use of various types of canes;

(5) Principles of indoor and outdoor orientation to the environment, including how to obtain and use reference data through the remaining senses;

(6) Use of common modes of transportation;

(7) Travel in residential and business areas;

(8) Travel with electronic mobility aids;

(9) Travel with low vision aids; and

(10) Travel with guide dog.

(A) Services shall be provided by the Eye of the Pacific Guide Dogs, Inc. in cooperation with the Royal Guide Dog Association of Australia, Dog Mobility Services.

(B) An orientation and mobility specialist shall serve as liaison between the branch and the Eye of the Pacific Guide Dogs, Inc. and assist in evaluating potential candidates for guide dog training, recommending candidates for training, and providing follow-up services.

(d) Each client shall have an evaluation to include capabilities, needs and interest, and on the basis of this evaluation an individualized program of objectives shall be jointly developed to meet specific personal and vocational needs.

(e) Counseling shall be provided to client and family members, as appropriate, to maximize successful achievement of objectives.

(f) A case folder shall be maintained for each client receiving services which shall include referral information, evaluation and progress reports, and individualized written program form.

(g) Consultation and technical assistance shall be provided to individuals and groups in the community who work with the blind.

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Haw. Code R. § 17-402-10

[Eff. NOV 5 1981] (Auth: HRS §§ 347-3, 347-4, 348-2; 29 U.S.C. §723; am 45 C.F.R. §1361.40) (Imp: HRS §§ 347-3, 347-4, 348-2; 29 U.S.C. §723; am 45 C.F.R. §1361.40 )