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ACVREP CEU: What teachers are saying about ObjectiveEd Distance Learning webinar

 

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ObjectiveEd is offering two live webinars every day - one focused on Orientation & Mobility skills and? Assistive Technology skills, and another focused on Braille Literacy skills. To see the schedule and attend, visit: ?


“Really appreciated how it took us step-by-step through the process -? we could see how the braille system is used from letter identification all the way to reading passages and demonstrating comprehension.”, Leah P.?

“Just enough to want to try it!? The right amount of info and didn't overwhelm me - great content and pacing.”, Tarin K.?

“Very helpful.? Will be checking out the tutorials. Presenter was very skilled and great at answering questions.”, Dana G.?

“The presentations were very clear and detailed and I feel that I could go on and use it without any difficulty.”, Maryanne G.

“The webinars were effective helping to imagine how this program can support my O&M and Braille students in their current and future goals.”, Linda M.

“Fantastic! Very informative and extremely helpful. I asked several questions in the Q&A and August took the time to answer them.”, Janet B.?

“My staff of 12 says that your trainings were some of the best we have seen!”, Barbara M.


You will learn:
  • How to get started using the system and set your students up with skills to practice and learn at home
  • How to customize curriculum to make it more appropriate for your student’s needs
  • How to monitor your students progress using the Web-dashboard?

Each training session runs from 45 to 60 minutes, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions and listen to the questions from your colleagues.

You do not need to have previously signed up for ObjectiveEd prior to the live webinar and receive 1.0 ACVREP CEU.? However, to start using ObjectiveEd with your students (at no cost through end of July 2019), sign up at:


Webinar on accessibility - recording and PDF files of slides

 

I was part of a webinar yesterday on accessibility for the Federal Highway Administration and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.? The recording of the webinar and pdf files of the slides are posted at

This is a resource that's free and easily shared; Please share.

I did a presentation (last one in the files) on "Accessible Pedestrian Signals: Standards and Innovation" that I encourage O&M specialists to review and be aware of, share, use in discussion with cities, etc.? Listening to the presentation will provide you more information than just reviewing the powerpoint slides.? The intro to the webinar by Elizabeth Hilton from FHWA may also be of interest in discussing modifications with cities and municipalities.

Janet


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Janet M. Barlow
Accessible Design for the Blind
3 Manila Street
Asheville, NC 28806
770-317-0611
jmbarlow@...


3 Easy Steps to start using ObjectiveEd Distance Learning

 

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Hundreds of school districts (over 30,000 students) are now using ObjectiveEd’s distance learning for students with vision impairments.? It’s free for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year (end of July).? Here’s how to get started:

  1. Download the USAGE AGREEMENT and have it signed by a school administrator. ? You can download it here:

If getting a document signed is difficult (no printer,? no scanner or the school administrator is very busy), we can arrange a digital signature for you.? We will send the school administrator a web link to digitally sign it.? Email us at info@... for details.

  1. Once we receive the USAGE AGREEMENT, we’ll set up your account for the person you designate to be the ADMIN.? We send the ADMIN a WELCOME email.

  1. The ADMIN adds teachers (by email address) and students (by their “gamer-tag” - a username that is not personally identifying).? If you have many teachers or students, we can do a bulk load of everyone.

Each teacher receives a WELCOME email, and can start using the system.


Attend our live webinar classes given twice a day, every weekday (ACVREP CEUs). ? You’ll learn how to customize the digital curriculum to the needs of each student’s IEP Goals & Objectives, and listen to questions asked by other teachers.

The schedule is:?


Webinar recording available! --teaching street crossings with simulation / distance-based

 

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Hi everyone!? I’m very pleased to tell you that the recording of last week’s APH webinar “Street Crossings with No Traffic Control” is now available!? There is a link to that, as well as videos and descriptions of remotely teaching street-crossing skills, FAQs, and more, at (at this point, no ACVREP credit is offered for the webinar).
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Among other things, the webinar introduced remote instruction of some street-crossing skills.? It was emphasized that remote / simulated O&M instruction can be an effective tool to AUGMENT or ACCELERATE learning, but it should never stand alone – it is essential that the O&M specialist assess the student in real situations to ensure that whatever was learned during remote / simulated instruction can be applied effectively to real situations.
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I’m so grateful to Jeremy Cefaratti who, as far as I know, is the first person ever to get some O&M training in street crossing REMOTELY (while each of us were in our own homes)!? Several segments of that training were shown during the webinar, and I’ve posted some more at .? Jeremy and I plan to have another remote O&M session next week, and then videotape our lessons when we can resume in-person training.
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PLEASE SEND ME YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH REMOTE O&M TRAINING!
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Almost 800 people attended the webinar, and a lot of people seemed enthusiastic about teaching some of these skills remotely.? I am hoping to have some follow-up, when folks can share their experiences with remote / simulated instructions – perhaps with another webinar, and/or post it on line.
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So please contact me if you are providing (or considering providing!) remote instruction for street-crossing using some of the strategies highlighted in the webinar.
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Thanks -- enjoy!

-- Dona
________________________________________
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
Gambrills, Maryland
dona@... / 301-858-0138
www.sauerburger.org
________________________________________
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From: Dona Sauerburger
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 9:20 PM
To: Linda Myers
Subject: Webinar April 15 - teaching street crossings with simulation / distance-based?
?
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 .? Hope to see you there!

NOTE:? If you wish to stop receiving announcements from me, please respond to this email and let me know.? Thanks!
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-- Dona
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Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
Website:?
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Survey: Is COVID-19 impacting your students? 19 organizations want to help!

 

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How is COVID-19 impacting students with visual impairments, their TVIs, and O&M instructors?

Like many of you, ObjectiveEd has concerns. We’ve partnered with 18 other companies, organizations and universities to launch a survey so that we’re better informed and can use information learned to shape education for our students.

Please??if you are:

  • A family member or guardian of a child with a visual impairment
  • A teacher of students with visual impairment (TVI)
  • An orientation and mobility (O&M) instructor

Here are the 19 organizations, companies, and universities which have developed the?Access and Engagement?to Education for Students with Visual Impairments?survey.

Member logos

The survey is open until May 13 at 5 PM eastern. The survey is available in both English and Spanish at:

We want to hear from all families, all TVIs, and all O&M instructors serving children, whether or not services are currently occurring.



Re: Virtual O&M opportunities

 

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Please keep the opportunities coming! Dona Sauerburger has shared her strategy for teaching street crossings remotely. The link to Dona’s resource and a couple others have been added to the comments below the Upcoming Virtual O&M Opportunities post.

Thank you!
Diane

On Apr 23, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Diane Brauner <dianebrauner@...> wrote:

Have you heard about these upcoming virtual O&M opportunities for O&M students and/or instructors? Do you know of more opportunities that can be added to this list?

See the Paths to Technology?

Stay safe!
Diane


TMAPS webinar April 29

 

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Hi everyone!? I’m posting this for Dr. Amy Parker – enjoy!
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Dear colleagues,?
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We are pleased to host a webinar on April 29th at 4 PM PST with Greg Kehret from the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and our own Steve Lowry, from the Washington State School for the Blind and PSU's O&M program. Please note we are charging a modest fee for the webinar to help support the accessibility costs for captioning and ASL interpretation ($20 dollars for AER or DVIDB members).? Thanks to Greg and Steve for their generosity in sharing their expertise. Thanks to PNWAER for their partnership on ACVREP credits and to Pam Parker for the Washington clock hours.
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We are actively field-testing an online module on ethical distance consultation in O&M which was developed by a team of collaborators before COVID-19 hit.? We developed it because of the specific geographic challenges in the Pacific Northwest and the critical shortage of O&M Specialists that we face.? Please feel free to check it out and we welcome your feedback on a survey.? My colleague, Dr. Holly Lawson is also working with our masters students to explore distance consultation from a culturally responsive perspective.? There are opportunities to join a focus group on cultural considerations around distance consultation.? If you would like to participate, email Holly at hlawson@...
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Thank you for all that you are doing to support your students, clients and families.
Amy
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Amy T. Parker, EdD & COMS
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Orientation and Mobility Program
College of Education, Portland State University
1900 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
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503-725-4695 tel

pronouns:? she/her/hers

PSU Celebrates White Cane Safety Day!

Check back soon for accessible recordings from our virtual interdisciplinary summit!

Mobility Matters- March 18th, 2020

Did you know that we are exploring the viability of distance consultation to serve rural and remote areas?? Check out our module resources and share your feedback!

Maximizing O&M Services Through Distance Consultation

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O&M Vacancy

 

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The NC Division of Services for the Blind has a vacancy for an O&M Specialist in the Sandhills area of NC.? This is a full time position working with an adult case load on an itinerant basis.




Virtual O&M opportunities

 

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Have you heard about these upcoming virtual O&M opportunities for O&M students and/or instructors? Do you know of more opportunities that can be added to this list?

See the Paths to Technology?

Stay safe!
Diane


Re: Something To Share.

Craig Phillips
 

Could not agree more,? Mr. Ford.


On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 3:14 PM Keith Ford <keithford1957@...> wrote:
When I'm within earshot of a dog training center, with?related?specialists, it is required of me to use the words: Guide Dogs,
but when I'm beyond those circumstances the words: Dog Guides are then not offensive and are acceptable.? COMS must organize themselves politically if they want to gain respect and acceptance of any kind and from anyone.? Appropriate terms alone will
not be enough.? ?




On Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 2:14 PM Craig Phillips <1700cleep@...> wrote:
Ponderings during virus seclusion...
One of the benchmarks of any profession is to use correct terminology so that colleagues, clients, the public, and medical entities can easily understand and communicate with one another. The curmudgeon in me finds it misleading, incorrect, and irritating to use incorrect mobility terminology. It raises my hackles to hear or see the pejorative terms "stick" or "walking stick" used when referring to the long or mobility cane and the term "Guide Dog," a registered trade marked?product, confused with dog guides from other sources. Using appropriate terms might be one more way to assist Orientation and Mobility?Specialists gain the respect and acceptance of other therapeutic disciplines and the medical community so that the profession receives the recognition for third party reimbursement, something that is long overdue.
Be well and safe out there.?

On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 6:03 AM Keith Ford <keithford1957@...> wrote:
Right now nothing can match the protection that a
guide dog can provide: ?a straight line of travel (which is especially?
useful when crossing intersections that are five or six lanes wide),
Intelligent Disobedience (when a traveler makes a mistake by failing?
to detect perpendicular/parallel traffic patterns), detecting Drop-offs,
detecting Raised Slabs, detecting traffic on blended curbs/sidewalks
(which occur without warning), avoidance of obstacles, providing a brain and
a pair of eyes when crossing an intersection without a control mechanism?
( or with roundabouts), and traveling within modern Residential Neighborhoods that don’t have sidewalks (a traveler must face traffic while maintaining close contact with Shorelines since veering out into oncoming traffic would be problematic). ? And not to mention added safety when traveling within large parking lots. ? The Guide Dog is also a great way to make?
friends within social/professional situations. ??

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 9:10 PM Meghan Fredel <MEGHAN.FREDEL@...> wrote:
Thank you!

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 3:33 PM Jen <jenandnixon@...> wrote:

Head owner here… Jen:

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Here’s the information of two ways to sign on; however, if they aren’t able to get on this way, I can send an invite on the back-end to see if that works as well…. I know one person that hasn’t been able to subscribe at all or see the invite as some ISPs are just completely blocking ? if it comes to that point, a separate webmail account may be required to participate in this group so you don’t miss out on message! ? (my email is: jenandnixon@...)

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meghan Fredel
Sent: April 21, 2020 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rhode, Kay M. (ESC) <kay.rhode@...>
Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?

?

Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?

Meghan Fredel

--
Meghan Fredel

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Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)




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--
Keith C. Ford



--
Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)




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--
Keith C. Ford


Re: ACVREP CEU: Using ObjectiveEd for Distance Learning

Hedrick, Julia
 

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I was having trouble getting started with the ObjectiveEd games, but then did the training for O&M and found it extremely helpful.? I can now set student goals and select target skills quickly.

If you are considering using the ObjectiveEd games I definitely recommend you do one these online trainings.


Thanks!
Julia



Julia Hedrick?M. Ed, COMS

Orientation and Mobility Instructor

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike ??Nashville, TN 37214

P: (615) 231-7397

Julia.Hedrick@tsbtigers.org


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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Marty Schultz via groups.io <marty@...>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 11:49 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [OandM] ACVREP CEU: Using ObjectiveEd for Distance Learning
?
We are now offering two live webinars every day - one focused on Orientation & Mobility skills and? Assistive Technology skills, and another focused on Braille Literacy skills.

To see the schedule and attend, visit:

You will learn:
  • How to get started using the system and set your students up with skills to practice and learn at home
  • How to customize curriculum to make it more appropriate for your student’s needs
  • How to monitor your students progress using the Web-dashboard?

Each training session runs from 45 to 60 minutes, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions and listen to the questions from your colleagues.

You do not need to have previously signed up for ObjectiveEd prior to the live webinar and receive 1.0 ACVREP CEU.? However, to start using ObjectiveEd with your students (at no cost through the end of the 2019/2020 school year), you will need to sign up at:

*** This is an EXTERNAL email. Please exercise caution. DO NOT open attachments or click links from unknown senders or unexpected email - TSB_Technology. ***


Re: Something To Share.

 

When I'm within earshot of a dog training center, with?related?specialists, it is required of me to use the words: Guide Dogs,
but when I'm beyond those circumstances the words: Dog Guides are then not offensive and are acceptable.? COMS must organize themselves politically if they want to gain respect and acceptance of any kind and from anyone.? Appropriate terms alone will
not be enough.? ?




On Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 2:14 PM Craig Phillips <1700cleep@...> wrote:
Ponderings during virus seclusion...
One of the benchmarks of any profession is to use correct terminology so that colleagues, clients, the public, and medical entities can easily understand and communicate with one another. The curmudgeon in me finds it misleading, incorrect, and irritating to use incorrect mobility terminology. It raises my hackles to hear or see the pejorative terms "stick" or "walking stick" used when referring to the long or mobility cane and the term "Guide Dog," a registered trade marked?product, confused with dog guides from other sources. Using appropriate terms might be one more way to assist Orientation and Mobility?Specialists gain the respect and acceptance of other therapeutic disciplines and the medical community so that the profession receives the recognition for third party reimbursement, something that is long overdue.
Be well and safe out there.?

On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 6:03 AM Keith Ford <keithford1957@...> wrote:
Right now nothing can match the protection that a
guide dog can provide: ?a straight line of travel (which is especially?
useful when crossing intersections that are five or six lanes wide),
Intelligent Disobedience (when a traveler makes a mistake by failing?
to detect perpendicular/parallel traffic patterns), detecting Drop-offs,
detecting Raised Slabs, detecting traffic on blended curbs/sidewalks
(which occur without warning), avoidance of obstacles, providing a brain and
a pair of eyes when crossing an intersection without a control mechanism?
( or with roundabouts), and traveling within modern Residential Neighborhoods that don’t have sidewalks (a traveler must face traffic while maintaining close contact with Shorelines since veering out into oncoming traffic would be problematic). ? And not to mention added safety when traveling within large parking lots. ? The Guide Dog is also a great way to make?
friends within social/professional situations. ??

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 9:10 PM Meghan Fredel <MEGHAN.FREDEL@...> wrote:
Thank you!

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 3:33 PM Jen <jenandnixon@...> wrote:

Head owner here… Jen:

?

Here’s the information of two ways to sign on; however, if they aren’t able to get on this way, I can send an invite on the back-end to see if that works as well…. I know one person that hasn’t been able to subscribe at all or see the invite as some ISPs are just completely blocking ? if it comes to that point, a separate webmail account may be required to participate in this group so you don’t miss out on message! ? (my email is: jenandnixon@...)

?

**

?

TIP: once you have subscribed, etc, please note, you will need to periodically check your junk / spam mail folder on a regular basis, and MOVE messages to your inbox … DO NOT delete any messages you are a part of, as sometimes, will and can unsubscribe you!!! It is a small quirk that all of you will need to keep in mind.

?

Here’s the instructions to subscribe, in one of two ways:

?

Sign up via web site, easy step-by-step process with various log in options:

?

/g/OandM

?

OR via email:

?

Group Email Addresses

??????? Post: [email protected]

??????? Subscribe: [email protected]

??????? Unsubscribe: [email protected]

??????? Group Owner: [email protected]

??????? Help: [email protected]

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Any questions, just holler…

?

?

Jen and Parmesan

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meghan Fredel
Sent: April 21, 2020 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rhode, Kay M. (ESC) <kay.rhode@...>
Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?

?

Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?

Meghan Fredel

--
Meghan Fredel

--
Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)




??
? ?




















--
Keith C. Ford



--
Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)




??
? ?




















--
Keith C. Ford


Re: Something To Share.

 

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I need to chime in that guide dog is the most generic and most often used terminology for these service animals, along with being the term most often used in legislation.?
?Seeing Eye staff go out of their way to say dog guide when referring to dogs trained to guide in general and not affiliated with their program, but guide dog is the universally accepted term. If you do a web search, I believe you will see this to be true, not to mention that the industry watchdog and accreditation body for all the training programs worldwide is the International Guide Dog ?Federation.?

Best, Sheila



On Apr 22, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Craig Phillips <1700cleep@...> wrote:

Ponderings during virus seclusion...
One of the benchmarks of any profession is to use correct terminology so that colleagues, clients, the public, and medical entities can easily understand and communicate with one another. The curmudgeon in me finds it misleading, incorrect, and irritating to use incorrect mobility terminology. It raises my hackles to hear or see the pejorative terms "stick" or "walking stick" used when referring to the long or mobility cane and the term "Guide Dog," a registered trade marked?product, confused with dog guides from other sources. Using appropriate terms might be one more way to assist Orientation and Mobility?Specialists gain the respect and acceptance of other therapeutic disciplines and the medical community so that the profession receives the recognition for third party reimbursement, something that is long overdue.
Be well and safe out there.?

On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 6:03 AM Keith Ford <keithford1957@...> wrote:
Right now nothing can match the protection that a
guide dog can provide: ?a straight line of travel (which is especially?
useful when crossing intersections that are five or six lanes wide),
Intelligent Disobedience (when a traveler makes a mistake by failing?
to detect perpendicular/parallel traffic patterns), detecting Drop-offs,
detecting Raised Slabs, detecting traffic on blended curbs/sidewalks
(which occur without warning), avoidance of obstacles, providing a brain and
a pair of eyes when crossing an intersection without a control mechanism?
( or with roundabouts), and traveling within modern Residential Neighborhoods that don’t have sidewalks (a traveler must face traffic while maintaining close contact with Shorelines since veering out into oncoming traffic would be problematic). ? And not to mention added safety when traveling within large parking lots. ? The Guide Dog is also a great way to make?
friends within social/professional situations. ??

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 9:10 PM Meghan Fredel <MEGHAN.FREDEL@...> wrote:
Thank you!

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 3:33 PM Jen <jenandnixon@...> wrote:

Head owner here… Jen:

?

Here’s the information of two ways to sign on; however, if they aren’t able to get on this way, I can send an invite on the back-end to see if that works as well…. I know one person that hasn’t been able to subscribe at all or see the invite as some ISPs are just completely blocking ? if it comes to that point, a separate webmail account may be required to participate in this group so you don’t miss out on message! ? (my email is: jenandnixon@...)

?

**

?

TIP: once you have subscribed, etc, please note, you will need to periodically check your junk / spam mail folder on a regular basis, and MOVE messages to your inbox … DO NOT delete any messages you are a part of, as sometimes, will and can unsubscribe you!!! It is a small quirk that all of you will need to keep in mind.

?

Here’s the instructions to subscribe, in one of two ways:

?

Sign up via web site, easy step-by-step process with various log in options:

?

/g/OandM

?

OR via email:

?

Group Email Addresses

??????? Post: [email protected]

??????? Subscribe: [email protected]

??????? Unsubscribe: [email protected]

??????? Group Owner: [email protected]

??????? Help: [email protected]

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Any questions, just holler…

?

?

Jen and Parmesan

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meghan Fredel
Sent: April 21, 2020 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rhode, Kay M. (ESC) <kay.rhode@...>
Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?

?

Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?

Meghan Fredel



--
Meghan Fredel


--
Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)




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Keith C. Ford


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Re: Something To Share.

Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
 

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Hi Craig:

I think we need to be open to new terminology, increasing the sophistication of professional terminology and also seeking to communicate. I don't think a professional should use the term "stick" but I don't want to stop communicating because someone outside the profession is using an incorrect term.

Can we stop using the term "adaptive mobility device (AMD)" - I think we would be more inclusive and supportive of alternative cane shapes and connection methods were we to agree that anything providing a cane arc - is a cane and to distinguish them we can say: Rod cane, rectangular cane and belt cane. Are there any other shapes or types of canes that provide consistent cane arc?

The distinguishing characteristic between a rod and rectangular cane is that the rod cane is a manual arc -in other words you have to create the arc yourself or you don't benefit from it and the rectangular cane provides a automatic arc - so you just push and you have your safe mobility.

My hope is that when we start accepting the rectangular and belt canes as just "canes" we will work to find more types of devices to provide to people that need cane arc but, for whom the rod cane is too advanced/too difficult to gain safe mobility benefit. This may be until they get older or because they have a co-morbid disability and will never gain any benefit from the rod cane arc.

When we see someone who can't walk one step, one swipe we should say, this rod cane is not meeting your needs, until you are able to obtain consistent manual cane arc, use a rectangular cane. For babies who can't create their own safe mobility (say 15 months old and blind) -have them wear their rectangle.

Let's prioritize the benefits of the cane arc as that is what provides user with safe mobility.

Right??
Grace


Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, Certified O&M Specialist
Project Coordinator RT and O&M Programs
Hunter College CUNY
695 Park Ave 1140W
New York, NY 10065
212-772-4741
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Hunter Programs in Blindness and Visual Impairments: ?


From: [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of Craig Phillips via groups.io [1700cleep@...]
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 10:46 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Something To Share.

Ponderings during virus seclusion...
One of the benchmarks of any profession is to use correct terminology so that colleagues, clients, the public, and medical entities can easily understand and communicate with one another. The curmudgeon in me finds it misleading, incorrect, and irritating to use incorrect mobility terminology. It raises my hackles to hear or see the pejorative terms "stick" or "walking stick" used when referring to the long or mobility cane and the term "Guide Dog," a registered trade marked?product, confused with dog guides from other sources. Using appropriate terms might be one more way to assist Orientation and Mobility?Specialists gain the respect and acceptance of other therapeutic disciplines and the medical community so that the profession receives the recognition for third party reimbursement, something that is long overdue.
Be well and safe out there.?

On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 6:03 AM Keith Ford <keithford1957@...> wrote:
Right now nothing can match the protection that a
guide dog can provide: ?a straight line of travel (which is especially?
useful when crossing intersections that are five or six lanes wide),
Intelligent Disobedience (when a traveler makes a mistake by failing?
to detect perpendicular/parallel traffic patterns), detecting Drop-offs,
detecting Raised Slabs, detecting traffic on blended curbs/sidewalks
(which occur without warning), avoidance of obstacles, providing a brain and
a pair of eyes when crossing an intersection without a control mechanism?
( or with roundabouts), and traveling within modern Residential Neighborhoods that don’t have sidewalks (a traveler must face traffic while maintaining close contact with Shorelines since veering out into oncoming traffic would be problematic). ? And not to mention added safety when traveling within large parking lots. ? The Guide Dog is also a great way to make?
friends within social/professional situations. ??

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 9:10 PM Meghan Fredel <MEGHAN.FREDEL@...> wrote:
Thank you!

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 3:33 PM Jen <jenandnixon@...> wrote:

Head owner here… Jen:

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meghan Fredel
Sent: April 21, 2020 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rhode, Kay M. (ESC) <kay.rhode@...>
Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?

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Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?

Meghan Fredel

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Meghan Fredel

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Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)




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Re: Something To Share.

Craig Phillips
 

Ponderings during virus seclusion...
One of the benchmarks of any profession is to use correct terminology so that colleagues, clients, the public, and medical entities can easily understand and communicate with one another. The curmudgeon in me finds it misleading, incorrect, and irritating to use incorrect mobility terminology. It raises my hackles to hear or see the pejorative terms "stick" or "walking stick" used when referring to the long or mobility cane and the term "Guide Dog," a registered trade marked?product, confused with dog guides from other sources. Using appropriate terms might be one more way to assist Orientation and Mobility?Specialists gain the respect and acceptance of other therapeutic disciplines and the medical community so that the profession receives the recognition for third party reimbursement, something that is long overdue.
Be well and safe out there.?


On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 6:03 AM Keith Ford <keithford1957@...> wrote:
Right now nothing can match the protection that a
guide dog can provide: ?a straight line of travel (which is especially?
useful when crossing intersections that are five or six lanes wide),
Intelligent Disobedience (when a traveler makes a mistake by failing?
to detect perpendicular/parallel traffic patterns), detecting Drop-offs,
detecting Raised Slabs, detecting traffic on blended curbs/sidewalks
(which occur without warning), avoidance of obstacles, providing a brain and
a pair of eyes when crossing an intersection without a control mechanism?
( or with roundabouts), and traveling within modern Residential Neighborhoods that don’t have sidewalks (a traveler must face traffic while maintaining close contact with Shorelines since veering out into oncoming traffic would be problematic). ? And not to mention added safety when traveling within large parking lots. ? The Guide Dog is also a great way to make?
friends within social/professional situations. ??

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 9:10 PM Meghan Fredel <MEGHAN.FREDEL@...> wrote:
Thank you!

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 3:33 PM Jen <jenandnixon@...> wrote:

Head owner here… Jen:

?

Here’s the information of two ways to sign on; however, if they aren’t able to get on this way, I can send an invite on the back-end to see if that works as well…. I know one person that hasn’t been able to subscribe at all or see the invite as some ISPs are just completely blocking ? if it comes to that point, a separate webmail account may be required to participate in this group so you don’t miss out on message! ? (my email is: jenandnixon@...)

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Here’s the instructions to subscribe, in one of two ways:

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/g/OandM

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OR via email:

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??????? Subscribe: [email protected]

??????? Unsubscribe: [email protected]

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Any questions, just holler…

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Jen and Parmesan

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meghan Fredel
Sent: April 21, 2020 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rhode, Kay M. (ESC) <kay.rhode@...>
Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?

?

Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?

Meghan Fredel

--
Meghan Fredel

--
Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)




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--
Keith C. Ford


Re: Something To Share.

 

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On Apr 22, 2020, at 6:03 AM, Keith Ford <keithford1957@...> wrote:

Right now nothing can match the protection that a
guide dog can provide: ?a straight line of travel (which is especially?
useful when crossing intersections that are five or six lanes wide),
Intelligent Disobedience (when a traveler makes a mistake by failing?
to detect perpendicular/parallel traffic patterns), detecting Drop-offs,
detecting Raised Slabs, detecting traffic on blended curbs/sidewalks
(which occur without warning), avoidance of obstacles, providing a brain and
a pair of eyes when crossing an intersection without a control mechanism?
( or with roundabouts), and traveling within modern Residential Neighborhoods that don’t have sidewalks (a traveler must face traffic while maintaining close contact with Shorelines since veering out into oncoming traffic would be problematic). ? And not to mention added safety when traveling within large parking lots. ? The Guide Dog is also a great way to make?
friends within social/professional situations. ??

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 9:10 PM Meghan Fredel <MEGHAN.FREDEL@...> wrote:
Thank you!

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 3:33 PM Jen <jenandnixon@...> wrote:

Head owner here… Jen:

?

Here’s the information of two ways to sign on; however, if they aren’t able to get on this way, I can send an invite on the back-end to see if that works as well…. I know one person that hasn’t been able to subscribe at all or see the invite as some ISPs are just completely blocking ? if it comes to that point, a separate webmail account may be required to participate in this group so you don’t miss out on message! ? (my email is: jenandnixon@...)

?

**

?

TIP: once you have subscribed, etc, please note, you will need to periodically check your junk / spam mail folder on a regular basis, and MOVE messages to your inbox … DO NOT delete any messages you are a part of, as sometimes, will and can unsubscribe you!!! It is a small quirk that all of you will need to keep in mind.

?

Here’s the instructions to subscribe, in one of two ways:

?

Sign up via web site, easy step-by-step process with various log in options:

?

/g/OandM

?

OR via email:

?

Group Email Addresses

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??????? Subscribe: [email protected]

??????? Unsubscribe: [email protected]

??????? Group Owner: [email protected]

??????? Help: [email protected]

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Any questions, just holler…

?

?

Jen and Parmesan

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meghan Fredel
Sent: April 21, 2020 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rhode, Kay M. (ESC) <kay.rhode@...>
Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?

?

Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?

Meghan Fredel



--
Meghan Fredel


--
Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)




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Something To Share.

 

Right now nothing can match the protection that a
guide dog can provide: ?a straight line of travel (which is especially?
useful when crossing intersections that are five or six lanes wide),
Intelligent Disobedience (when a traveler makes a mistake by failing?
to detect perpendicular/parallel traffic patterns), detecting Drop-offs,
detecting Raised Slabs, detecting traffic on blended curbs/sidewalks
(which occur without warning), avoidance of obstacles, providing a brain and
a pair of eyes when crossing an intersection without a control mechanism?
( or with roundabouts), and traveling within modern Residential Neighborhoods that don’t have sidewalks (a traveler must face traffic while maintaining close contact with Shorelines since veering out into oncoming traffic would be problematic). ? And not to mention added safety when traveling within large parking lots. ? The Guide Dog is also a great way to make?
friends within social/professional situations. ??

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 9:10 PM Meghan Fredel <MEGHAN.FREDEL@...> wrote:
Thank you!

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 3:33 PM Jen <jenandnixon@...> wrote:

Head owner here… Jen:

?

Here’s the information of two ways to sign on; however, if they aren’t able to get on this way, I can send an invite on the back-end to see if that works as well…. I know one person that hasn’t been able to subscribe at all or see the invite as some ISPs are just completely blocking ? if it comes to that point, a separate webmail account may be required to participate in this group so you don’t miss out on message! ? (my email is: jenandnixon@...)

?

**

?

TIP: once you have subscribed, etc, please note, you will need to periodically check your junk / spam mail folder on a regular basis, and MOVE messages to your inbox … DO NOT delete any messages you are a part of, as sometimes, will and can unsubscribe you!!! It is a small quirk that all of you will need to keep in mind.

?

Here’s the instructions to subscribe, in one of two ways:

?

Sign up via web site, easy step-by-step process with various log in options:

?

/g/OandM

?

OR via email:

?

Group Email Addresses

??????? Post: [email protected]

??????? Subscribe: [email protected]

??????? Unsubscribe: [email protected]

??????? Group Owner: [email protected]

??????? Help: [email protected]

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Any questions, just holler…

?

?

Jen and Parmesan

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meghan Fredel
Sent: April 21, 2020 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rhode, Kay M. (ESC) <kay.rhode@...>
Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?

?

Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?

Meghan Fredel

--
Meghan Fredel

--
Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)




??
? ?




















--
Keith C. Ford


Re: Blurb about group?

 

Thank you!

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 3:33 PM Jen <jenandnixon@...> wrote:

Head owner here… Jen:

?

Here’s the information of two ways to sign on; however, if they aren’t able to get on this way, I can send an invite on the back-end to see if that works as well…. I know one person that hasn’t been able to subscribe at all or see the invite as some ISPs are just completely blocking ? if it comes to that point, a separate webmail account may be required to participate in this group so you don’t miss out on message! ? (my email is: jenandnixon@...)

?

**

?

TIP: once you have subscribed, etc, please note, you will need to periodically check your junk / spam mail folder on a regular basis, and MOVE messages to your inbox … DO NOT delete any messages you are a part of, as sometimes, will and can unsubscribe you!!! It is a small quirk that all of you will need to keep in mind.

?

Here’s the instructions to subscribe, in one of two ways:

?

Sign up via web site, easy step-by-step process with various log in options:

?

/g/OandM

?

OR via email:

?

Group Email Addresses

??????? Post: [email protected]

??????? Subscribe: [email protected]

??????? Unsubscribe: [email protected]

??????? Group Owner: [email protected]

??????? Help: [email protected]

?

?

Any questions, just holler…

?

?

Jen and Parmesan

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meghan Fredel
Sent: April 21, 2020 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rhode, Kay M. (ESC) <kay.rhode@...>
Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?

?

Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?

Meghan Fredel

--
Meghan Fredel


Re: Blurb about group?

 

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Head owner here… Jen:

?

Here’s the information of two ways to sign on; however, if they aren’t able to get on this way, I can send an invite on the back-end to see if that works as well…. I know one person that hasn’t been able to subscribe at all or see the invite as some ISPs are just completely blocking groups.io? if it comes to that point, a separate webmail account may be required to participate in this group so you don’t miss out on message! ? (my email is: jenandnixon@...)

?

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Here’s the instructions to subscribe, in one of two ways:

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Sign up via web site, easy step-by-step process with various log in options:

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?

OR via email:

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Group Email Addresses

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??????? Subscribe: [email protected]

??????? Unsubscribe: [email protected]

??????? Group Owner: [email protected]

??????? Help: [email protected]

?

?

Any questions, just holler…

?

?

Jen and Parmesan

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meghan Fredel
Sent: April 21, 2020 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rhode, Kay M. (ESC) <kay.rhode@...>
Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?

?

Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?

Meghan Fredel


Blurb about group?

 

Hello!
Myself and my colleague?want to share this group with other O&M professionals. Could you please send the link to join and any pertinent information about the group so we can share, share, share! We love being a part of this community!?
Meghan Fredel