<p>Jenny interviews Christie Gage. Christie and Jenny discuss the importance and challenges of O&amp;M and its vital role in the blind/low vision community. Christie has a bachelor’s degree in Adapted Physical Education and Health, Adapted Physical Activity, Orientation and Mobility and Specialist, and Doctorate of Education in Special Education Leadership and Management.  She has worked as an O&amp;M for 9 years, teaching blind and visually impaired youth how to access their school and community. Currently serving 24 school districts in the state of Kentucky, she is also a licensed TVI. She has been involved with Envision Blind Sports for 12 years, providing blind and visually impaired youth sport and recreation opportunities. She has also been a Lions Club member for over 5 years and is the recipient of many Lions’ awards. </p><p>Jenny, Cathy &amp; Paige discuss trust and safety for children who are blind and low vision, including experiences with orientation and mobility services. They explore various aspects of providing O&amp;M services, including the benefits of early cane introduction and the challenges of limited specialist availability, while sharing personal experiences and research findings. </p><p> </p><p>  </p><p>Christie discusses her experience with Envision Blind Sports. More information is available at <a href="https://www.envisionblindsports.org " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.envisionblindsports.org </a></p><p>  </p><p>We love voicemail! Please leave us a message: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/FeelingThisLife" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/FeelingThisLife</a>  </p><p> </p><p>Children who are blind and low “Vision AND” have additional needs may receive early intervention services from multiple professionals.  A list of those services can be found <a href="https://vipsorg.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/FeelingThisLife/EaRLondIJH5DmJiX6vmHchcBaSKS6KGmB7PR3P_dc7jlSQ?e=w5A1dY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.   </p><p> </p><p>Please give us your feedback using this survey link: <a href="https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw⁠⁠</a>    </p><p>    </p><p>Make a Donation to VIPS: <a href="https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&amp;campaign=495" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&amp;campaign=495⁠⁠</a>    </p><p>   </p><p>Follow us on Facebook @<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Feelingthislifepodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Feelingthislifepodcast⁠</a> and Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingthislife?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Feelingthislife⁠</a>    </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠</a> <a href="http://www.anchorcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠</a>   </p><p><a href="http://www.vips.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠www.vips.org⁠</a>  </p><p>  </p><p></p>