We spoke with Prof. Dr. Banu Altunay, Turkey’s first orientation and mobility specialist, about the critical role that technology—and especially WeWALK—plays in developing the independent mobility skills of people with visual impairments.

With her pioneering work shaping the field of orientation and mobility training in Turkey, Prof. Dr. Altunay shared her expert perspective on the role of independent mobility in people’s lives, the challenges faced by instructors, and the value that WeWALK brings to these processes.