¿ªÔÆÌåÓý

ctrl + shift + ? for shortcuts
© 2025 Groups.io
Re: Stair markings
Hello all,, This is my first submission to this forum after having been following different threads quietly. One thing that interests me is the process of developing standards and codification. And
By Robert T. Sirvage · #1717 ·
Re: Stair markings
Meg, This is very helpful. It would be good if this could be universally recommended on O&M reports. Best, Kelly [email protected]> wrote:
By Kelly Phillips · #1716 ·
SOMA O&M Conference October 26-29, 2024 - call for papers!
We're very excited to announce that our next conference of the Southeastern O&M Association (SOMA) will be at the beautiful Embassy Suites by Hilton in Huntsville, Alabama! Part of the pre-conference
By Dona Sauerburger · #1715 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
https://youtu.be/tflFFacoMa8?si=Lns9a21hds80md5E Here is a Youtube video showing a sample of what I mentioned and there can be different brands. I think at the workshop it was wrapped around a grip
By Schmid, Gina J · #1714 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
I have used thermoplastic pellets to make cane grips molded to the user¡¯s hand. Coretta Cooper, COMS (she/her) Orientation and Mobility Instructor State of Maine Division for the Blind and Visually
By Cooper, Coretta · #1713 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
OTs use a substance that appears like plastic beads and once heated it gels and can be put on a grip and then using the clients had you could form fit it. You could even use a strip to wrap around
By Schmid, Gina J · #1712 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
I was thinking the same thing Michael - rather than a larger grip, something to wrap around to help hold it. Brilliant! ¡ª Dona ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Dona Sauerburger, COMS Certified
By Dona Sauerburger · #1711 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
This is rather a long shot because my experience was from several years ago, and resulted in limited success. I do not have access to the records about it because they were the property of my employer
By Michael Byington · #1710 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
I have this big memory of a workshop I attended where they had some thing that you could form like putty that would dry hard so that you could make it fit the person¡®s hand in the way that would
By Patty Arnold · #1709 ·
Re: Stair markings
Thanks, Meg, for listing the guidelines!! I¡¯d agree -on all stairs. Only had one student request the top step only. If you are in a school district, they most likely have an ADA compliance staff
By Schmid, Gina J · #1708 ·
cane grip improvements
I have two students who have some significant issues with maintaining their grip on the cane handle (rubber golf grip) due in one case to a stroke and in the other case to a muscular condition similar
By Jack Mitchell · #1707 ·
Re: Stair markings
Thanks Meg! This has been an interesting back and forth. Lots of interesting commentary. Ruth Weinrib, M.Ed., MA, COMS R.Weinrib.COMS@... 617.877.9595
By Ruth Weinrib · #1706 ·
Re: Stair markings
Hooray Meg! ¡ª Christopher J. Tabb, M.A., COMS chris@... <mailto:chris@...> Mobile: 512.660.2750 ? Digital Badge Confirmation
By Chris Tabb · #1705 ·
Re: Stair markings
Just as a side note to Michael¡¯s addition of ADAAG, I believe there are different guidance that exist in different states. Like many things, states can go above and beyond a federal standard but
By Chris Tabb · #1704 ·
Re: Stair markings
There is a new rule from the US Access Board which will require contrasted tread edges on stairs Final Rule: Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way The leading
By Meg Robertson · #1703 ·
Re: Stair markings
So far, you have received two differing views from Julie and Ruth. I notice that both views are expressed based on what might happen with a particular student. Julie is writing from her actual
By Michael Byington · #1702 ·
Re: Stair markings
I agree with Julie, All the stairs! Eileen wrote:
By Eileen Dashnaw · #1701 ·
Re: Stair markings
Hi, My experience has been as such: Fluorescent floor paint has worked best. Tape tends to peel up, and can become a trip hazard. It can be personal preference based on the environmental lighting,
By Ruth Weinrib · #1700 ·
Re: Stair markings
ALL of the stairs. I had a high school student with just low enough vision to get around, with the exception of black stairs (with black tactile edges) in a lower light stairwell. He could not see any
By Julie Henry · #1699 ·
Stair markings
Hello, I am a COMS on Boston's north shore. I am curious about what you usually recommend for stair markings in public schools. I have heard of 2 schools of thought: marking the edge of ALL stairs
By Erin Buckley · #1698 ·