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Strengthening forearms, wrists and hands
Hello all, I have a young student who hold her cane in front of her either with both hands in a fist wrapped around it sideways (sort of like she is holding a drink can) or fisted with her palm facing
By Whitney Matheson · #1743 ·
looking for Hiro Mi
Hi everyone!? I've lost touch with an O&M in Japan, HiroMe -- does anyone know how to reach her? Thanks! -- Dona ------------------------------- Dona Sauerburger, COMS Certified Orientation and
By Dona Sauerburger · #1742 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
When I had to wear a brace on my right hand for about 6 months the OT made a brace out of the polymorph beads. It wa fastened with velcro straps. Evverytime the brace had to be modified he just put it
By Dawn Werner <dawnfw@...> · #1741 ·
SOMA deadline NEXT WEEK for O&M Conference Call for Papers!
Happy new year, everyone!? If you made a resolution to send us your ideas for a presentation at the SOMA O&M conference in Huntsville, Alabama October 26-29, YOU HAVE LESS THAN A WEEK TO DO IT! The
By Dona Sauerburger · #1740 ·
Should you give a cane to learners with multiple impairments?
It's the age-old question, "Would this learner benefit from a cane?". What starts out as a simple question is actually quite complex when you put it into practice. If you've ever wondered if your
By Kassandra Maloney Heil · #1739 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
Does anyone know how to use a 3D printer to make a handle build up that fits the student¡¯s most comfortable hand position? One advantage would be the ability to save the design digitally to make
By William Horton · #1738 ·
U.S. Access Board Webinar: Designing Accessible Crosswalks (February 1)
Just sharing a learning opportunity...
By Chris Tabb · #1737 ·
Envision Conference 2024 Call for Submissions
Just a reminder. Submissions are now being accepted for Envision Conference East, April 11 - 13, 2024, at Salus University, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. All in-person presentations for Clinical
By Michael Epp · #1736 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
A lighter cane perhaps. Keith C. Ford keithford1957@... colstonwarne@... 814-360-0917 (Cell#)
By Keith Ford · #1735 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
Thank you so much for the suggestion. I got some of the pallets a few weeks ago and have made a couple of grips for myself and will be making ones for students when I get back after the holidays.
By Jack Mitchell · #1734 ·
Available O&M position
Open O&M position in Billings, MT. You can be considered for this position even if you have not yet completed your O&M degree and or completed your ACVREP certification (i.e. individuals may be
By Chris Tabb · #1733 ·
"howliday" greetings
Hi folks! Just want to extend "howliday" greetings to everyone! After 11:00 a.m. PST I'll be on "staycation" until January 2nd. I'll be around via email except on the 25th. I want to extend greetings
By Jen · #1732 ·
Interview transcript
Hello everyone! John here: For anyone interested, the radio interview I did on CBC Radio's The Sunday Magazine show, which aired last Sunday across Canada, is available online. The occasion for the
By John Lee Clark · #1731 ·
Join APH's O&M Needs Focus Groups at ATIA Conference!
Dear O&M Specialists, TVIs/COM S , and Colleagues, APH is excited to extend an exclusive invitation to join our Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Needs Focus Groups at the upcoming Assistive Technology
By Denise Snow · #1730 ·
Radio
Hello everyone! John here: I got word that an interview I did will be aired tomorrow morning across Canada. The Sunday Magazine, 9 a.m. in all time zones. Just in case some Canadians would like to
By John Lee Clark · #1729 ·
Re: Stair markings
Meg, What happens when PROWAG indicates one condition and ADAAG indicates another? It seems that ADAAG still has¡­ Recommendation: Providing visual contrast (light-on-dark or dark-on-light) on the
By Chris Tabb · #1728 ·
FW: [PT] FW: (DFF) Home based exhibition for Bay Area Disabled folks!
Hello everyone! John here: I got this from a fellow Disability Futures Fellow! A wonderful concept, bringing artworks into the homes of folks so they don¡¯t have to go to a museum to enjoy the art or
By John Lee Clark · #1727 ·
Re: RRFBs
Thanks. I may indeed be in touch with you off list as this progresses. I appreciate your suggestions and I realize that they are spot on, but I apparently was not clear about the status of where
By Michael Byington · #1726 ·
Re: RRFBs
Michael, since they took away accessiblity from the intersections, I would first contact the Traffic Engineer & ADA Coordinator of the City to file a complaint, with in the city¡¯s process and then
By Meg Robertson · #1725 ·
Re: Chicken or egg - good architectural design, or good strategies that transcend design?
This seems to be a good thread to plug this information into. I want to tell you all about a related advocacy issue we have going on in my hometown of Topeka, and about some of the barriers we have
By Michael Byington · #1724 ·