My research will explore the navigational strategies employed by people with visual impairment (PVIs),

particularly how they construct cognitive maps without vision. My project will involve participants

exploring environments across different spatial scales, from small tabletop layouts to larger indoor and

outdoor spaces. Participants will complete navigational tasks designed to assess how spatial

information is understood and used. Interviews with PVIs and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists

will explore navigation experiences and strategies used in everyday environments. The project will

incorporate my experiences as a PVI, with the aim of contributing to more effective O&M support and

increased independence for PVIs