{"id":72,"date":"2026-06-24T12:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/?p=72"},"modified":"2026-07-07T18:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:18:08","slug":"general-report-of-the-seminar-on-locomotion-mobility-and-orientation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/2026\/06\/24\/general-report-of-the-seminar-on-locomotion-mobility-and-orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"GENERAL REPORT OF THE SEMINAR ON LOCOMOTION, MOBILITY, AND ORIENTATION"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organized by the National Association of the Blind of Cameroon \u2013 ANAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yaound\u00e9, June 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I. GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Theme:<\/strong> Locomotion, Mobility, and Orientation of the Visually Impaired<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> June 10-11, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Headquarters of the Cameroonian Sports Federation for the Intellectually Impaired, Yaound\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong> National Association of the Blind of Cameroon \u2013 ANAC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical Support:<\/strong> African Union of the Blind \u2013 AFUB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 5 hours and 30 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>II. CONTEXT AND JUSTIFICATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autonomous movement remains one of the major challenges for blind and visually impaired people in Cameroon. To address this need, ANAC initiated this capacity-building seminar to equip instructors and increase the number of training relays on the ground. The choice of topics was justified by the Executive Director as an essential lever for educational, professional, and social inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>III. OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General Objective:<\/strong> Strengthen the skills of instructors in locomotion, mobility, and orientation techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific Objectives:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master the theoretical fundamentals of locomotion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiment with white cane and guiding techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raise awareness through real-life simulation exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equip participants with tools to replicate the training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IV. PARTICIPANTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Attendance:<\/strong> 40 participants from several regions of the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profiles:<\/strong> Specialized teachers, guides, students, trainers, and association stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gender:<\/strong> Mixed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ANAC Management:<\/strong> Attendance of the Executive Director, Mr. L\u00e9opold Assiene Ndiomo, and Mr. Etienne Didier Onana, DFPE-ANAC, who moderated the proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>V. METHODOLOGY AND PROCEEDINGS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sessions were opened and closed by Mr. L\u00e9opold Assiene Ndiomo. Moderation was provided by Mr. Etienne Didier Onana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Theoretical Phase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review of the fundamentals of locomotion by Mr. Etienne Didier Onana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presentation of the institutional framework: ANAC&#8217;s position within the WBU, AFUB, and ACUB by Mr. L\u00e9opold Assiene Ndiomo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical Phase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Facilitators:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Ndi Fran\u00e7ois (40 years of experience): autonomous movement and spatial orientation techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Rodrigue Fulbert ZOGNING (Locomotion Instructor): conducting the &#8220;white cane course.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Martin Luther Amahata Adibita (40 years of experience, blind): expert demonstration of white cane usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Exercise:<\/strong> A 50-meter walk blindfolded using a white cane for two groups of sighted teachers. Objective: to experience the daily challenges faced by blind individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-37-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-37-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-37-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-37-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-37.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-43-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-43-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-43-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-43-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-43-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-43-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-41-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-41-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-41-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-41-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEMINAIRE-SUR-LA-LOCOMOTION-LA-MOBILITE-ET-LORIENTATION-41.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>VI. RESULTS ACHIEVED<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capacity Building:<\/strong> 40 instructors trained in basic and advanced locomotion techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awareness:<\/strong> The practical exercise caused a &#8220;reality shock&#8221; praised by all. Participants expressed their commitment to changing their practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Material Distribution:<\/strong> 10 white canes were handed over on the spot to ANAC and non-member visually impaired individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engagement:<\/strong> Solemn presentation of certificates of participation. Grievances collected to scale up the training.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>VII. KEY FIGURES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Indicator<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Participants<\/td><td>40 instructors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Duration<\/td><td>5h30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test Course Distance<\/td><td>50 meters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>White Canes Gifted<\/td><td>10 units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Facilitators&#8217; Cumulative Experience<\/td><td>80 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>VIII. TESTIMONIALS FROM PARTICIPANTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mrs. NGO Sana Hermine Venus, teacher in Dimako, East:<\/strong>&#8220;<em>I have taught blind children for 12 years, but this is the first time I felt their reality. The 50 meters with the blindfold felt like 1 km. I will completely review my welcoming methods in the classroom.<\/em>&#8220;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mr. Bello Adamou, student, Ngaound\u00e9r\u00e9:<\/strong>&#8220;<em>Mr. Amahata Adibita&#8217;s demonstration blew me away. Blind, he moves faster and more securely than I do blindfolded. This proves that the disability is in the eyes of others, not in the cane. I want to specialize in locomotion.<\/em>&#8220;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IX. RECOMMENDATIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the discussions, the following recommendations were formulated and will be integrated into ANAC&#8217;s action plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replicate this type of training across all 10 regions to reach a wider audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systematize real-life simulation exercises in all teacher training modules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase the distribution of high-quality white canes to beneficiaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a national pool of certified locomotion instructors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>X. CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seminar held from June 10th to 11th, 2026, achieved its objectives. Moving beyond technical transmission, it successfully shifted perspectives. As Mr. L\u00e9opold Assiene Ndiomo stated during the closing remarks: <em>&#8220;The white cane is not a symbol of dependency, but a tool for freedom.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event concluded with a buffet, the presentation of certificates, and a family photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/gallery\/2026\/07\/07\/image-gallery-related-to-the-locomotion-mobility-and-orientation-seminar\/\" class=\"cta-button-link\" data-gallery=\"galerie-sessions\" target='_blank'>\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\">\n        <path d=\"M21 19V5c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2H5c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v14c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0-2-.9-2-2zM8.5 13.5l2.5 3.01L14.5 12l4.5 6H5l3.5-4.5z\"\/>\n    <\/svg>\n    Open the gallery to view the theoretical and practical sessions\n<\/a>\n\n<br>\n<br>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/anac-nabc.org\/gallery\/2026\/07\/07\/image-gallery-related-to-the-locomotion-mobility-and-orientation-seminar-ii\/\" class=\"cta-button-link\" data-gallery=\"galerie-remise\" target='_blank'>\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\">\n        <path d=\"M12 2C6.48 2 2 6.48 2 12s4.48 10 10 10 10-4.48 10-10S17.52 2 12 2zm1 17h-2v-2h2v2zm2.07-7.75l-.9.92C13.45 12.9 13 13.5 13 15h-2v-.5c0-1.1.45-2.1 1.17-2.83l1.24-1.26c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-1.1-.9-2-2-2s-2 .9-2 2H7c0-2.76 2.24-5 5-5s5 2.24 5 5c0 1.04-.42 1.99-1.07 2.75z\"\/>\n    <\/svg>\n    Open the gallery to view the climax and the award of certificates\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Done in Yaound\u00e9, on June 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ANAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Etienne Didier Onana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Director of Training, Press, and Publishing \u2013 DFPE-ANAC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organized by the National Association of the Blind of Cameroon \u2013 ANAC Yaound\u00e9, June 11, 2026 I. 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