Webinar April 15 - teaching street crossings with simulation / distance-based?
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Hi everyone!? I¡¯m really excited to tell you
about a free, 3-hour webinar ¡°¡±!? Dr. Amy Parker at the Portland State O&M program
organized the webinar, hosted by the American Printing House for the Blind
(APH), which will include a discussion of distance-based O&M consultation
with students.? ACVREP credit is available.
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Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 10 am-1 pm EST
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Description:?
APH¡¯s ¡°Crossings With No Traffic Control¡± software provides simulation
experiences and information that help instructors teach students to analyze
situations at street crossings where there is no traffic control, including
recognizing when they don¡¯t have enough warning of approaching vehicles
(¡°Situations of Uncertainty¡±). This field-tested tool can assist with building
confidence and competence with young and older clients through instruction and
coaching.?
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The presenters will provide an overview of this
multimedia product, along with case studies for its use.? Experienced
O&M panelists will also explore the ethical use of this product for
distance-based consultation with specific clients and students, with a question
and answer discussion from the attendees.
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Instructors:?
Laura
Zierer,
Independent Living Project Leader at
APH;?
Dona
Sauerburger,
COMS;?
Stephanie
Carmicheal,
COMS at Vermont Association of the Blind and Visually
Impaired;?
Amy Parker, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of O&M Program at Portland
State University (moderator)
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More information is at ? including a
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-- Dona
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Dona
Sauerburger, COMS
Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the
blind
Gambrills, Maryland
dona@... /
301-858-0138
www.sauerburger.org
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