"Against Access" in Chinese
Dear worldings! John here: ? I’m thrilled to share that “Against Access” has now been published in Chinese via an open access journal, thanks to the efforts of Zihao Lin.? Please stomp so he can feel our excitement!? ? Link to the essay: ? ? Link to their WeChat account: ? ? If you have any connections with Chinese readers, please do share with them.? Heck, share anyway, anywhere! ? If anyone is interested in joining the Protactile Network listserv, please let them know they’re welcome to email me at jlc@johnleeclarkcom to request joining. ? For English readers who haven’t read “Against Access,” the original English version can be found here: ? ? PT cheers, John ? ?
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Re: documenting and billing texts/email
Following Coby Livingstone
Cell: 505-259-3672
New Mexico Statewide Independent Living Council
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On May 24, 2023, at 9:53 AM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:
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Hey folks!
At some point this year or last year I saw a post or advertisement or something about an app or tool that can help practitioners log or document text messaging, email correspondence,
etc. for the purposes of billing and/or time allocation.
Do any of you have or use a resource that does this? What is it? Where is it? Can I see it?
Toodles,
Kev
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Kevin J. Hollinger
CATIS, COMS, NBCT-ENSVI, TVI?
Francis Howell School District
Vision Program
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636-851-4133 fax
  
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documenting and billing texts/email
Hey folks!
At some point this year or last year I saw a post or advertisement or something about an app or tool that can help practitioners log or document text messaging, email correspondence,
etc. for the purposes of billing and/or time allocation.
Do any of you have or use a resource that does this? What is it? Where is it? Can I see it?
Toodles,
Kev
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Kevin J. Hollinger
CATIS, COMS, NBCT-ENSVI, TVI?
Francis Howell School District
Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax
  
This e-mail transmission from the Francis Howell School District including any accompanying data or files is confidential and is intended only for the use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, an addressee, or the person responsible
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Re: Active Shooter Response
Ask for help from a sighted person.
Call the campus police, alert them ahead of time? of your circumstances and special needs.
On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 8:12 PM Cindi < cindi@...> wrote: I’m working with a college student who is blind (NLP). The campus recently had an active shooter “red alert” (false alarm, thankfully). The student was on her way to a meeting with Disability Services. Thankfully, they watched for and unlocked the building to let her in, but generally this wouldn’t be the case.?
Students outside a building are advised to run/try to move away from potential areas of danger / hide if necessary. Either of these could be difficult to do for this student.?
Here is an example of the guidance:?
Both the student and university have requested guidance on how to handle this sort of situation with regard to vision loss.?
Any suggestions or examples of guidelines?
Thanks!
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Keith C. Ford
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Re: Active Shooter Response
We had a meeting a couple of months ago to have a presentation from a local police officer about active shooter incidents.? In our case, not for a school, but for Industries of the Blind, here in Greensboro, where I am the O&M.? We haven't had a follow up meeting about it, but I suspect we will sometime soon.? Have any of you out there that work at a Lighthouse organization or other organizations with a large number of BVI adults already?been a part of making a plan for what to do in an active shooter situation?
On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 11:17?AM Meg Robertson via <mobilitymeg= [email protected]> wrote:
Training the student on different exits within the buildings and ares of campus the student frequents.
Well this is a bit tricky depending on where the student travels to around campus & how aware are he/she is of how the campus or buildings are set up.
Discuss with campus security options that are unique to the student- Can he/she call security (maybe have a specialized number that would be answered) so the student can indicate location where he/she are & get more information on where to travel to or to get sighted assistance.
Review entire campus map so the student would know where the location is of the possible active shooter, to be able to change route to a more secure location.
Teach student how to lock classroom doors.
Teach student location of windows, to be able to relocate away from them.
Review these guidelines with the student to decide what he/or she could do:?ACTIVE SHOOTER – PLAN AHEAD AND CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:- Do you know what rooms lock in your work or living area? Where might you hide?
- A shelter in place location identified for weather may not be an appropriate shelter spot for an active shooter event.
- What are some alternate escape routes to get out of your building that you don’t commonly use?
- What objects could you use to barricade yourself in a space?
- What might you have on your person or office/classroom/room to use as a weapon to throw at an active shooter? (Hint: You can use almost anything! – Stapler, pens, mugs, tennis ball, anything that will distract the shooter and cause them to lose their focus.
I’m interested what other ?ideas or suggestions that you get as well.
Meg Robertson COMS
On May 1, 2023, at 4:59 PM, Cindi < cindi@...> wrote:
I’m working with a college student who is blind (NLP). The campus recently had an active shooter “red alert” (false alarm, thankfully). The student was on her way to a meeting with Disability Services. Thankfully, they watched for and unlocked the building to let her in, but generally this wouldn’t be the case.?
Students outside a building are advised to run/try to move away from potential areas of danger / hide if necessary. Either of these could be difficult to do for this student.?
Here is an example of the guidance:?
Both the student and university have requested guidance on how to handle this sort of situation with regard to vision loss.?
Any suggestions or examples of guidelines?
Thanks!
-- 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@indigo-logix.com ? Business office: 3135?Tyree Springs Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-3465
615-822-2090 (fax)
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From: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Association <oandmassociation@...>
Subject: OMSA May Town Hall
Date: May 19, 2023 at 12:20:11 PM PDT
To: Christopher Tabb <chris@...>
Reply-To: <oandmassociation@...>
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OMSA?Town Hall Meeting!
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
7PM (Eastern Time)
The OMSA board is interested in staying current on what is happening in the O&M world, and in exploring how best to advocate for our members and the O&M community. Issues brought up?at the Town Hall meetings may be discussed at upcoming board meetings.?Members may request that OMSA take action on issues and may be asked to present to the OMSA board on issues of concern.
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More suggestions-Parkinson's Disease, Totally Blind Cane User
? There are other adults and some suggestions at? — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org/Dona — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org/Dona
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On May 20, 2023, at 2:02 AM, Dona Sauerburger <dona@...> wrote:
? ? ? <sigh> ?I just saw an interview with Michael J Fox, my heart goes out to your client.
I have used ambutech’s alternative mobility device with many adults, and it sounds like the perfect solution for your client. ?Ha - ?I just spent this afternoon driving to a client to bring his AMD back, I’m attaching a picture I took of him with it 6 years ago, he had returned it because he thought he didn’t need it any more but now thinks he’ll be more confident with it. — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org/Dona — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org/Dona On May 20, 2023, at 12:35 AM, Dawn Werner <dawnfw@...> wrote:
? Hi,
Does anyone have experience?with someone who's always been blind ?and a cane user who has developed Parkinson's Disease?? O&M skills have gone to pot: shuffles, cane is lethargically moved with an arc of less than 6 inches (usually on the right side), ?time distance awareness is basically non-existent, relies mostly on sighted guide.
What about elderly individuals using Ambutech AMD? ?
??Recommendations, musings and advice are all welcome.
Thanks,
Dawn
Dawn Werner, OMS (retired)
 — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org/Dona
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Re: Parkinson's Disease, Totally Blind Cane User
? ? <sigh> ?I just saw an interview with Michael J Fox, my heart goes out to your client.
I have used ambutech’s alternative mobility device with many adults, and it sounds like the perfect solution for your client. ?Ha - ?I just spent this afternoon driving to a client to bring his AMD back, I’m attaching a picture I took of him with it 6 years ago, he had returned it because he thought he didn’t need it any more but now thinks he’ll be more confident with it. — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org/Dona — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org/Dona On May 20, 2023, at 12:35 AM, Dawn Werner <dawnfw@...> wrote:
? Hi,
Does anyone have experience?with someone who's always been blind ?and a cane user who has developed Parkinson's Disease?? O&M skills have gone to pot: shuffles, cane is lethargically moved with an arc of less than 6 inches (usually on the right side), ?time distance awareness is basically non-existent, relies mostly on sighted guide.
What about elderly individuals using Ambutech AMD? ?
??Recommendations, musings and advice are all welcome.
Thanks,
Dawn
Dawn Werner, OMS (retired)
 — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org/Dona
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Parkinson's Disease, Totally Blind Cane User
Hi,
Does anyone have experience?with someone who's always been blind ?and a cane user who has developed Parkinson's Disease?? O&M skills have gone to pot: shuffles, cane is lethargically moved with an arc of less than 6 inches (usually on the right side), ?time distance awareness is basically non-existent, relies mostly on sighted guide.
What about elderly individuals using Ambutech AMD? ?
??Recommendations, musings and advice are all welcome.
Thanks,
Dawn
Dawn Werner, OMS (retired)
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Re: Teaching eccentric viewing -- NEW VIDEO!
Dona, this is exciting and I’m so glad you’re still finding ways to improve services in our field! Always onward and upward!??
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On May 16, 2023, at 11:54 PM, Dona Sauerburger <dona@...> wrote:
?Hi guys! I'm VERY excited to be sharing a video of training a woman with macular degeneration how to view eccentrally, AND following it up with training to use that skill with street-crossing. It's at (which also has a video I made about 10 years ago showing the process - using my husband as the "student")
For this recent video, I grabbed my iphone to capture how delighted the client was to be learning this. The next lesson, I came prepared with a video camera.
In the 3rd or 4th lesson, I tried something I've never done before. She was no longer able to see the signal, and couldn't see approaching vehicles till they were almost beside us, and I wasn't sure if it was because she wasn't looking in the right direction. So i videotaped the signal and the traffic so we could put our fingers on where she was looking. We both learned a LOT from that!
I'm copying Dr. Greg Goodrich because I have him to thank for all this. About 50 years ago, when I was a newbie and (wo)manning the exhibit table for AAWB (one of AER's predecessors), Greg came by and talked with me about the amazing work he was doing in studying how to teach people to view eccentrally. I was so honored that someone as accomplished as he was would take the time to explain it to someone like me, AND I was really impressed with the strategy. They were using expensive equipment so I tried to figure out how I could do it out in the field. And the rest is history.
Enjoy!
-- Dona
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Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
www.sauerburger.org
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Re: guide dog resources for o and m professionals
Much thanks to everyone who helped me with my guide dog questions..? ?I appreciate the useful suggestions.?
Rosemary Gribbin
Spread the word about the ISLAND CONFERENCE 2023 At PRINCETON UNIVERSITY in October.
You can attend online or in person.
STEM OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND.
On Mon, May 15, 2023 at 3:13 PM Chris Tabb < chris@...> wrote: Here are a few pages to explore….
Leader Dogs for the Blind has several O&M videos; just scroll down the page
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Keith Ford
Chris Tabb
