Doug Pappert has dedicated his career to helping people with blind or low vision gain confidence and independence through orientation and mobility training. Years ago, he was the one teaching Halley how to navigate the world with a white cane.
Now, they reconnect to reflect on that journey, the challenges and breakthroughs, and how mobility training has evolved over time. Their conversation dives into what it really takes to learn mobility skills, the importance of trust between instructor and student, and the ways the blind and low vision community continues to adapt and grow.
It’s a thoughtful, honest look at life on opposite sides of the white cane while moving toward greater independence.
