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NEW: Online Paraeducator course from invision.training

 

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Dear Colleagues,?

Please see the announcement below for Invision’s new free course offering: Paraeducators for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Best to all,?

John

John Higgins
Founding Director, COMS
Invision Services
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announcing a new?invision.training course:
This free course offers TVIs and COMS a learning tool for school-based educational teams. Written by an experienced TVI, the course provides an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Paraeducator who works with students who are blind and visually impaired.
Wendy Barber, TVI,?began her education career in 1992 as a Paraeducator helping students with visual impairments in the public schools of Craven County, NC. Now as the county itinerant Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments she helps Paraeducators do their best work with students who are blind and visually impaired.
Sampling of Course Objectives?
Paraeducators will...
  • Understand the role of Paraeducators in schools
  • Understand how children who are blind and visually impaired are educated from their early school years through high school
  • Be introduced to the special tools and instructional materials for students who are blind and visually impaired
  • Understand "Descriptive Language" for Paraeducators and receive a downloadable "Descriptive Language Pamphlet" to share in the schools.
Vision Educators will...
  • Have a comprehensive tool for educating Paraeducators, IEP teams and school administrators
Visit the??learning community to benefit from this course and find high quality on-line ACVREP approved professional development courses.
A sampling of?invision.training courses:
  • A Quick Course about Mobility and Safety for School Administrators
  • Data-driven O&M Evaluation
  • The Invision O&M Cortical Visual Impairment Series
  • Teaching Toddler Mobility and the?Wearable Toddler Cane
Invision Services, Inc.
919.643.7640
Invision ? 960 Corporate Dr ? Suite 203 ? Hillsborough, NC 27278


BBC News: Blind campaigner asks people to remove overhanging trees

 

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I saw this on the BBC News App and thought you should see it:

Ella Sparrow, who is blind, says overhanging trees on pavements leave her disoriented.
Disclaimer: The BBC is not responsible for the content of this email, and anything written in this email does not necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the email address nor name of the sender have been verified.



TOP 3 Questions about ObjectiveEd Free Distance Learning for BVI students

 

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Can it be used without Internet access?
Yes.? We understand that not all families have reliable Internet access.? As long as the child’s device connects to the Internet every two weeks, the ObjectiveEd distance learning curriculum will work fine.? When it connects, it will upload the child’s progress and download new curriculum settings that you’ve established on the web-dashboard.


When is the free usage period over?
August 15, 2020.? Many school districts asked us to allow free usage until the end of the Extended School Year.


What age range is it best for?
We provide skill-based games that start with children as young as pre-K: Simon, for example, is great for teaching swiping and tapping and cause-and-effect, and Sound Search can be set up to have one item on the left column to match with one of two items on the right column.?

All of the games can be customized and configured to the needs of the child, including those not developmentally at grade level, or have mobility limitations.

For higher grades, the O&M and Assistive Tech games are best through 5th grade, although teachers have told us older students still have gaps in their navigation concepts.? Wayfinder, for example, is a lot of fun for both young and old students.

With students learning braille, Braille Sheets is focused on early braille learners, and Braille AI Tutor helps students through 12th grade improve their contractions and reading speed.

Some vision rehabilitation therapists use our distance learning with adults.


To use our system with your students at no cost, click here:

What are other teachers? saying about us?



Re: Guide Technique Option

 

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Kim, I read the article too.? I agree with the you.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Stumph, Kimberly A via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:36 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Guide Technique Option

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EXTERNAL: This email originated from outside of the State of Maine Mail System. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

I am glad to see people using creativity to try to solve concerns, but after looking at the product I struggle with seeing why it would be helpful.?

It does not allow for further distancing.? It still has the person’s hand very close to the guide’s arm.

Why is this any better than wearing a glove?? Unless we use something rigid along the same principle of a guide rope, it is not going to give subtle body movement cues from the guide.

Would a pvc or other rigid baton give more info? ?How about using the cane as a guide stick?

?

I see the issue being more the distance between the guide and the person, not the location of the touch.? Wearing a sleeve or having the person wear a glove seems more appropriate to me.

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Kimberly Stumph, M.S., M. Ed., COMS, CLVT, CVRT

State of Maine

Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired

207 446-7779

Kimberly.a.stumph@...

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:38 AM
To: Open International O&M listserv <[email protected]>
Subject: [OandM] Guide Technique Option

?

EXTERNAL: This email originated from outside of the State of Maine Mail System. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Was reading an article from Forbes on the challenges people who are blind and visually impaired are experiencing with re-opening across the globe,

?

In the article, it lists an option for Guide Technique called The Ramble Tag,

?

Might be something to consider for Staff who are doing lots of guiding throughout their workday as a way to minimize direct body contact.

?

?

Chris Tabb

?

Mobile: 512.660.2750

?


--
Kimberly Stumph, M.S., M.Ed., COMS, CLVT, CVRT
State of Maine
Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
207 446-7779
Kimberly.a.stumph@...


Re: Guide Technique Option

 

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Hi Kimberly,

I do indeed like the other options such as using the PVC baton; though for some use cases the “Ramble Tag” may be useful. In environments such as schools for the blind where students with an array of cognitive and functional abilities may need regular guidance, and may be unwilling/unable to wear PPE (i.e. gloves, masks, face shields, etc.) and have not yet learned to use something like a baton, the Ramble Tag may be a closer approximation to what the are comfortable with. The functional fixedness of some individuals may be new learning for all of us born out of sheer necessity.?

--
Sent from iPhone

Chris Tabb
chris@...
512.660.2750

On Jun 17, 2020, at 10:52 AM, Stumph, Kimberly A <kimberly.a.stumph@...> wrote:

?

I am glad to see people using creativity to try to solve concerns, but after looking at the product I struggle with seeing why it would be helpful.?

It does not allow for further distancing.? It still has the person’s hand very close to the guide’s arm.

Why is this any better than wearing a glove?? Unless we use something rigid along the same principle of a guide rope, it is not going to give subtle body movement cues from the guide.

Would a pvc or other rigid baton give more info? ?How about using the cane as a guide stick?

?

I see the issue being more the distance between the guide and the person, not the location of the touch.? Wearing a sleeve or having the person wear a glove seems more appropriate to me.

?

Kimberly Stumph, M.S., M. Ed., COMS, CLVT, CVRT

State of Maine

Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired

207 446-7779

Kimberly.a.stumph@...

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:38 AM
To: Open International O&M listserv <[email protected]>
Subject: [OandM] Guide Technique Option

?

EXTERNAL: This email originated from outside of the State of Maine Mail System. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Was reading an article from Forbes on the challenges people who are blind and visually impaired are experiencing with re-opening across the globe,

?

In the article, it lists an option for Guide Technique called The Ramble Tag,

?

Might be something to consider for Staff who are doing lots of guiding throughout their workday as a way to minimize direct body contact.

?

?

Chris Tabb

?

Mobile: 512.660.2750

?


--
Kimberly Stumph, M.S., M.Ed., COMS, CLVT, CVRT
State of Maine
Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
207 446-7779
Kimberly.a.stumph@...


Re: Guide Technique Option

 

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I am glad to see people using creativity to try to solve concerns, but after looking at the product I struggle with seeing why it would be helpful.?

It does not allow for further distancing.? It still has the person’s hand very close to the guide’s arm.

Why is this any better than wearing a glove?? Unless we use something rigid along the same principle of a guide rope, it is not going to give subtle body movement cues from the guide.

Would a pvc or other rigid baton give more info? ?How about using the cane as a guide stick?

?

I see the issue being more the distance between the guide and the person, not the location of the touch.? Wearing a sleeve or having the person wear a glove seems more appropriate to me.

?

Kimberly Stumph, M.S., M. Ed., COMS, CLVT, CVRT

State of Maine

Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired

207 446-7779

Kimberly.a.stumph@...

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:38 AM
To: Open International O&M listserv <[email protected]>
Subject: [OandM] Guide Technique Option

?

EXTERNAL: This email originated from outside of the State of Maine Mail System. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Was reading an article from Forbes on the challenges people who are blind and visually impaired are experiencing with re-opening across the globe,

?

In the article, it lists an option for Guide Technique called The Ramble Tag,

?

Might be something to consider for Staff who are doing lots of guiding throughout their workday as a way to minimize direct body contact.

?

?

Chris Tabb

?

Mobile: 512.660.2750

?


--
Kimberly Stumph, M.S., M.Ed., COMS, CLVT, CVRT
State of Maine
Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
207 446-7779
Kimberly.a.stumph@...


Re: Guide Technique Option

 

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Good day!? Ramble tag is available from the RNIB () but, stateside, at Carroll Center for the Blind.? , for $35.00 ( I think.)

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This may be a good solution for some, but the only issue, the Ramble tag, might have, is the guide needs to put it on, and return it to the individual, so one may need more than one, to reduce cross contamination.?

?

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Adaptive Guiding Techniques:? ?????? Everyone wears a mask!

??????? Use a voice guide

??????? Place hand on guide’s back.

??????? If shopping, use the cart between you and the guide.

??????? Use a backup cane for guide to hold one end & person holds the other end.

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Cane & guide dogs need to be used with most of these techniques.? These “adaptive guiding techniques” offer less protection than standard guiding techniques.

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Carry extra masks and gloves to offer to guides.

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Always use hand sanitizer after any contract or entering or exiting a location.

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Carry a re-sealable plastic bag for trash disposal of gloves and masks to dispose of items, upon return home.

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Is there a different way to do the trip?? (On-line shopping, friends or families, etc., while COVID19 social distancing guidelines are in place?)?

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Be prepared with a plan, if one needs a guide due to COVID restrictions to get around a place, have your list, call ahead to find out what are the COVID changes in your business, etc., so you are prepared with work arounds to get your errands done.

?

?

Meg Robertson COMS MA

Director, Orientation and Mobility Department

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

600 Washington St. 3rd Floor

Boston MA 02111

617-626-7581

Meg.Robertson@...

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The Massachusetts White Cane Law states “At street crossings, motorists must STOP for pedestrians using a white cane

or guide dog!”

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of douglas gilbert
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:54 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Guide Technique Option

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CAUTION: This email originated from a sender outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mail system.? Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

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?I'm reading that article right now ? it could deal with the stigma of physically touching another person by having this bit of Velcro and a nylon strap acting as an intermediary. Going forward this could be good for students who are afraid of touching peple. ?19 pounds seems like a lot I wonder if it's available through MaxiAIDS.?

?

Doug Gilbert



On Jun 16, 2020, at 11:38 AM, Chris Tabb <chris@...> wrote:

?

Was reading an article from Forbes on the challenges people who are blind and visually impaired are experiencing with re-opening across the globe,

?

In the article, it lists an option for Guide Technique called The Ramble Tag,

?

Might be something to consider for Staff who are doing lots of guiding throughout their workday as a way to minimize direct body contact.

?

?

Chris Tabb

?

Mobile: 512.660.2750

?

?


Re: Guide Technique Option

 

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Hi All - The Carroll Center for the Blind sells Ramble Tags at their online store:

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Laura Koester, MS Ed., TVI/COMS

AMESVI Central MA Region Rep.

Marlborough Public Schools

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From: <[email protected]> on behalf of douglas gilbert <dgilbert605@...>
Reply-To: <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 11:54 AM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [OandM] Guide Technique Option

?

?I'm reading that article right now ? it could deal with the stigma of physically touching another person by having this bit of Velcro and a nylon strap acting as an intermediary. Going forward this could be good for students who are afraid of touching peple. ?19 pounds seems like a lot I wonder if it's available through MaxiAIDS.?

?

Doug Gilbert



On Jun 16, 2020, at 11:38 AM, Chris Tabb <chris@...> wrote:

?

Was reading an article from Forbes on the challenges people who are blind and visually impaired are experiencing with re-opening across the globe,

?

In the article, it lists an option for Guide Technique called The Ramble Tag,

?

Might be something to consider for Staff who are doing lots of guiding throughout their workday as a way to minimize direct body contact.

?

?

Chris Tabb

?

Mobile: 512.660.2750

?

?


Re: Guide Technique Option

 

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?I'm reading that article right now ? it could deal with the stigma of physically touching another person by having this bit of Velcro and a nylon strap acting as an intermediary. Going forward this could be good for students who are afraid of touching peple. ?19 pounds seems like a lot I wonder if it's available through MaxiAIDS.?

Doug Gilbert

On Jun 16, 2020, at 11:38 AM, Chris Tabb <chris@...> wrote:

Was reading an article from Forbes on the challenges people who are blind and visually impaired are experiencing with re-opening across the globe,

?

In the article, it lists an option for Guide Technique called The Ramble Tag,

?

Might be something to consider for Staff who are doing lots of guiding throughout their workday as a way to minimize direct body contact.

?

Chris Tabb

Mobile: 512.660.2750



Re: Guide Technique Option

 

I was reading this too this morning and was interested in the concept of the Ramble Tag.? I found the website but haven't looked too far into getting?one shipped to the US.? It looks interesting though.
?
Cat
?
Catherine J Bacik MA, COMS, CLVT
Orientation and Mobility Specialist: Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
1076 Jefferson Highway Staunton, VA. 24401
P: 540-332-7862



On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 11:38 AM Chris Tabb <chris@...> wrote:

Was reading an article from Forbes on the challenges people who are blind and visually impaired are experiencing with re-opening across the globe,

?

In the article, it lists an option for Guide Technique called The Ramble Tag,

?

Might be something to consider for Staff who are doing lots of guiding throughout their workday as a way to minimize direct body contact.

?


Chris Tabb

Mobile: 512.660.2750


Guide Technique Option

 

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Was reading an article from Forbes on the challenges people who are blind and visually impaired are experiencing with re-opening across the globe,

?

In the article, it lists an option for Guide Technique called The Ramble Tag,

?

Might be something to consider for Staff who are doing lots of guiding throughout their workday as a way to minimize direct body contact.

?


Chris Tabb

Mobile: 512.660.2750


(Updated) Part 2: How are other vision team leaders handling COVID distance learning?

 

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Watch this brief video by Michael Fish, Trainer and Instructor II at the Virginia Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

WATCH NOW AT:


--Marty Schultz
President, Objective Ed


Part 2: How are other vision team leaders handling COVID distance learning?

 

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Watch this brief video by Michael Fish, Trainer and Instructor II at the Virginia Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

WATCH NOW AT:
-mikef

--Marty Schultz
President, Objective Ed


Re: UPCOMING WEBINAR: Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus (Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how to do all that in a virtual world. https://bit.ly/2zRBMnN

 

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Hi Jack,

Here is the link just shared from Kristen at Learning Ally…




Chris Tabb

Mobile: 512.660.2750

On Jun 10, 2020, at 12:34 PM, Jack Mitchell <JACK@...> wrote:

Is this being repeated or was it recorded?? This announcement only went out to the group a few minutes before the session started yesterday!

J

On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 4:54 PM Chris Tabb <chris@...> wrote:
Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus (Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how to do all that in a virtual world.???


Chris Tabb

Mobile: 512.660.2750





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Jack Mitchell, M.S.Ed.,?COMS, CVRT
Vision Technology Specialist
Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Indigo Logix, LLC

Local Office:

109 E Maynard Ave
Durham, NC 27704
919-260-8580
jack@...?

Business office:

3135?Tyree Springs Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-3465



--

Jack Mitchell, M.S.Ed.,?COMS, CVRT
Vision Technology Specialist
Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Indigo Logix, LLC

Local Office:

109 E Maynard Ave
Durham, NC 27704
919-260-8580
jack@...?

Business office:

3135?Tyree Springs Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-3465



Re: UPCOMING WEBINAR: Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus (Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how to do all that in a virtual world. https://bit.ly/2zRBMnN

 

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Thank you Kristen!!!

: )

Chris Tabb

Mobile: 512.660.2750

On Jun 11, 2020, at 11:07 AM, Witucki, Kristen <kwitucki@...> wrote:

Hello, here is a link to the webinar recording:



On 6/10/20, Christopher Tabb <chris@...> wrote:
Hi Jack,

Sorry I had not shared sooner. The session was recorded and Learning Ally
will be sharing the recording; will send the details once they have a chance
to post the recording of the webinar.

--
Sent from iPhone

Chris Tabb
chris@...
512.660.2750

On Jun 10, 2020, at 12:40 PM, Jack Mitchell <JACK@...>
wrote:

?
Is this being repeated or was it recorded? ?This announcement only went
out to the group a few minutes before the session started yesterday!

J

On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 4:54 PM Chris Tabb <chris@...>
wrote:
Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus
(Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about
all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be
talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how
to do all that in a virtual world. https://bit.ly/2zRBMnN



Chris Tabb

chris@...
Mobile: 512.660.2750



--
Jack Mitchell, M.S.Ed., COMS, CVRT
Vision Technology Specialist
Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Indigo Logix, LLC

Local Office:

109 E Maynard Ave
Durham, NC 27704
919-260-8580
jack@...

Business office:

3135 Tyree Springs Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-3465



--
Jack Mitchell, M.S.Ed., COMS, CVRT
Vision Technology Specialist
Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Indigo Logix, LLC

Local Office:

109 E Maynard Ave
Durham, NC 27704
919-260-8580
jack@...

Business office:

3135 Tyree Springs Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-3465





Re: UPCOMING WEBINAR: Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus (Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how to do all that in a virtual world. https://bit.ly/2zRBMnN

 

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Hi Jack,

Sorry I had not shared sooner. The session was recorded and Learning Ally will be sharing the recording; will send the details once they have a chance to post the recording of the webinar.?

--
Sent from iPhone

Chris Tabb
chris@...
512.660.2750

On Jun 10, 2020, at 12:40 PM, Jack Mitchell <JACK@...> wrote:

?
Is this being repeated or was it recorded?? This announcement only went out to the group a few minutes before the session started yesterday!

J

On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 4:54 PM Chris Tabb <chris@...> wrote:
Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus (Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how to do all that in a virtual world.???


Chris Tabb

Mobile: 512.660.2750



--

Jack Mitchell, M.S.Ed.,?COMS, CVRT
Vision Technology Specialist
Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Indigo Logix, LLC

Local Office:

109 E Maynard Ave
Durham, NC 27704
919-260-8580
jack@...?

Business office:

3135?Tyree Springs Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-3465



--

Jack Mitchell, M.S.Ed.,?COMS, CVRT
Vision Technology Specialist
Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Indigo Logix, LLC

Local Office:

109 E Maynard Ave
Durham, NC 27704
919-260-8580
jack@...?

Business office:

3135?Tyree Springs Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-3465


UPCOMING WEBINAR: Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus (Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how to do all that in a virtual world. https://bit.ly/2zRBMnN

Jack Mitchell
 

Is this being repeated or was it recorded?? This announcement only went out to the group a few minutes before the session started yesterday!

J

On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 4:54 PM Chris Tabb <chris@...> wrote:
Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus (Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how to do all that in a virtual world.???


Chris Tabb

Mobile: 512.660.2750



--

Jack Mitchell, M.S.Ed.,?COMS, CVRT
Vision Technology Specialist
Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Indigo Logix, LLC

Local Office:

109 E Maynard Ave
Durham, NC 27704
919-260-8580
jack@...?

Business office:

3135?Tyree Springs Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-3465



--

Jack Mitchell, M.S.Ed.,?COMS, CVRT
Vision Technology Specialist
Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Indigo Logix, LLC

Local Office:

109 E Maynard Ave
Durham, NC 27704
919-260-8580
jack@...?

Business office:

3135?Tyree Springs Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-3465


UPCOMING WEBINAR: Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus (Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how to do all that in a virtual world. https://bit.ly/2zRBMnN

 

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Where's the Cafeteria? Orientation & Mobility on Your College Campus (Even if it is Virtual) - College students interested in learning about all things O&M on a college campus should check out our webinar. We'll be talking about how to prepare, goals to set, ideas for practicing, and how to do all that in a virtual world.???


Chris Tabb

Mobile: 512.660.2750


SOMA 2020 O&M conference going "live" virtually!

 

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The Southeastern O&M Association (SOMA) conference was scheduled for December 12-15, 2020 in Tampa, Florida, but agency/state budgets are making it hard for many O&Ms to come.? But will that stop us from having the best conference EVER?? NO WAY!
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THIS YEAR WILL BE HISTORIC!
We are planning a virtual O&M conference that will be “live” – you’ll hardly believe you aren’t there in person!? We’ll have concurrent sessions (all interactive!), meet & greet breaks, even vendors at their “tables” eager to meet you – everything you expect at a conference but the snacks (AND the travel expenses)!
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CALL FOR PAPERS
We encourage you – yes, YOU! – to come share your ideas and put together a proposal to present at this historic, first-ever, interactive online SOMA conference.? We especially welcome those of you who are practitioners and/or have never presented before (or never presented on line before, or made it interactive)!? We plan to support our presenters with tutorials, provide practice sessions and technical support.?
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Following our tradition of getting participants out of their seats (SOMA was the first O&M conference to have “Feet-in-the-Street” sessions!), all the sessions will be interactive for at least part of the time.? The Call for Papers has some ideas for how you can make your session interactive, which may inspire you to come up with some ideas of your own!
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The Call for Papers is posted at – the deadline is just a few weeks away, so put your thinking cap on!
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REGISTRATION:
We are exploring options and figuring out the costs for the platform and technical support, captions, and related services.? Since we are nonprofit and have no need to raise funds to support our programs, we expect the cost per person to be very reasonable.
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Updates and news will be posted on our website :
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SOMA CONFERENCE COMMITTEE:
Chair:? Eileen Bischof
Program: Dona Sauerburger, Susan Yarbrough
Registration:? Deena Recker


Re: Webinar: Exploring Accessible Campus Maps

 

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Sure! ?Here is the??and the??Please note that you MUST sign up before Thursday to register!

Diane



On Jun 8, 2020, at 5:59 PM, Mindspring <sauerburger@...> wrote:

That sounds AWESOME, Diane! ?Can you please send us the link to join the webinar? ?I don’t want to miss that!

Thanks!
-- Dona

Dona Sauerburger, COMS

On Jun 8, 2020, at 5:26 PM, Diane Brauner via <dianebrauner@...> wrote:

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Have you been following the Paths to Technology posts about Victor, the rising college freshman as he uses a non-visual digital campus map to build a mental map during a Zoom O&M lesson? And Victor's next post where he applies this mental map during his on campus college orientation? Intrigued? Join us on Thursday for a free webinar about using these fully accessible maps for college orientation!?

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Stayed tuned for most posts about the O&M activities that Victor had in elementary school that he applied to his college campus lesson!

Hope you’ll join us on Thursday for the free webinar!

Diane