LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Our small cluster of senses is what we use to navigate this city every day. However, those who don’t use sight often rely on tools like walking sticks to get around.

Before they can do that independently, they are accompanied by sighted guides or instructors.

And there’s no better way for them to understand their clients than walking in their shoes.

The hands-on orientation and mobility courses administered by the University of Nebraska’s Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders train scholars on how to teach individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

“We start diving into strategies and techniques with the cane to begin traveling more independently,” said Sara Reuss, the Orientation and Mobility Program Coordinator.

Reuss said the schola

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