The Influence of the Olfaction, Audition and Tactile Senses inMobility and Orientation of Blinds

Objectives: the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of olfaction, audition and tactile senses inmobility and orientation of blinds.methods: the statistical sample of this research included 100 blind persons aged between 16 and 75years (61 males and 39 females) with different level of education (16 persons lower than the diploma, 26persons diploma, 46 persons bachelor, 12 person ma), were randomly selected from most regions of thecountry. analysis of obtained data were done by friedman statistical method and using the spsssoftware.results: it showed the close relationship between the senses, and according to the null hypothesis, basedon senses role from the blind's opinion, audition sense has a highest rating and tactile sense has a lowestrating in mobility and orientation of blinds.discussion: telemetry senses, especially audition, were more important in mobility and orientation of blinds.thus, with proper training of blinds to use their existing capabilities and also with organizing the environmentsaround in a way to increase their ability, they can have mobility and activity in environment easily.