Virtual O&M opportunities
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?
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Stay safe! Diane
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Could not agree more,? Mr. Ford.
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.?
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. ?? 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 ? ? 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!?
Respectfully yours, Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H) 814-360-0917 (Cell #)
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Keith C. Ford
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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: ACVREP CEU: Using ObjectiveEd for Distance Learning
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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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:
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How to get started using
the system and set your students up with skills to practice and learn at home
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How to customize curriculum
to make it more appropriate for your student’s needs
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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:
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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.?
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. ?? 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 ? ? 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!?
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
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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
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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.?
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. ??
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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[email protected]
??????? Subscribe:
[email protected]
??????? Unsubscribe:
[email protected]
??????? Group Owner:
[email protected]
??????? Help:
[email protected]
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Any questions, just holler…
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?
Jen and Parmesan
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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!?
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Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)
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Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
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:
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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.?
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. ??
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…
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Jen and Parmesan
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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!?
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Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)
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Keith C. Ford
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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.?
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. ?? 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 ? ? 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!?
Respectfully yours, Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H) 814-360-0917 (Cell #)
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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. ??
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…
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?
Jen and Parmesan
?
?
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!?
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Respectfully yours,
Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H)
814-360-0917 (Cell #)
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Keith C. Ford
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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. ??
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 ? ? 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!?
-- Respectfully yours, Keith C. Ford
814-237-2157 (H) 814-360-0917 (Cell #)
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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 ? 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 ? ? 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!?
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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@...) ? ** ? 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 groups.io messages you are a part of, as sometimes, groups.io 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 ?
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Subject: [OandM] Blurb about group?? Hello!
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Hi All
I'm looking for any O&Mers in the Elon University area that can contact me off the listserv regarding public transportation.? I have a student attending Elon next fall and we are trying to work on some mapping and transportation during remote learning.? There
seems to be a variety of services and would love someone with experience to assist me sorting it out:))
Thanks!!
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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:
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Re: Remote O&M instruction -- videos are up!
Dona, you ROCK!!!!! Thank you!
On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 1:41 AM Dona Sauerburger < dona@...> wrote:
Hi everyone!? Those of you who attended last week’s webinar “Teaching
Students to Deal with Uncontrolled Crossings, Including Use of Simulation and
Remote Instruction” will be pleased to know that I’ve posted the videos
(including longer versions than I presented at the webinar) showing me teaching
some of these street-crossing skills and concepts remotely.? I’ve added
some information and details that might be helpful – if anyone wants more
information let me know and I’ll add it to the page.
?
The link is
?
I must say that for me, this webinar, organized by Dr. Amy Parker with APH,
was the highlight of my professional life.? There were almost 800 O&Ms
attending and they seemed highly engaged, and I am very optimistic that a lot of
them are enriching their instruction for uncontrolled crossing.? If you do,
or if you try some of the remote instruction, I hope you’ll share your
experiences teaching these street-crossing concepts and skills.?
?
BTW, they recorded the webinar, and will let you know when it’s
available.
?
Enjoy!
--
Dona ________________________________________ Dona Sauerburger,
COMS Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind Gambrills, Maryland
dona@... /
301-858-0138 ________________________________________
-- Tara Nelson Bowie, M.Ed The brain does not discriminate against how it receives information. It just needs input.
When the brain gets enough information it can organize and integrate it. What is
essential for babies is what the brain observes, not what the eye can see (Cutter, 2007,
p. 26).?
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Re: Remote O&M instruction -- videos are up!
Dona, you are such a GEM to our profession...always thinking, learning and FREELY sharing! Thank you!!! Kathy, Maine? Kathy,? life has just got to be lived!
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On Apr 20, 2020, at 1:41 AM, Dona Sauerburger <dona@...> wrote:
?
Hi everyone!? Those of you who attended last week’s webinar “Teaching
Students to Deal with Uncontrolled Crossings, Including Use of Simulation and
Remote Instruction” will be pleased to know that I’ve posted the videos
(including longer versions than I presented at the webinar) showing me teaching
some of these street-crossing skills and concepts remotely.? I’ve added
some information and details that might be helpful – if anyone wants more
information let me know and I’ll add it to the page.
?
The link is
?
I must say that for me, this webinar, organized by Dr. Amy Parker with APH,
was the highlight of my professional life.? There were almost 800 O&Ms
attending and they seemed highly engaged, and I am very optimistic that a lot of
them are enriching their instruction for uncontrolled crossing.? If you do,
or if you try some of the remote instruction, I hope you’ll share your
experiences teaching these street-crossing concepts and skills.?
?
BTW, they recorded the webinar, and will let you know when it’s
available.
?
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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Remote O&M instruction -- videos are up!
Hi everyone!? Those of you who attended last week’s webinar “Teaching
Students to Deal with Uncontrolled Crossings, Including Use of Simulation and
Remote Instruction” will be pleased to know that I’ve posted the videos
(including longer versions than I presented at the webinar) showing me teaching
some of these street-crossing skills and concepts remotely.? I’ve added
some information and details that might be helpful – if anyone wants more
information let me know and I’ll add it to the page.
?
The link is
?
I must say that for me, this webinar, organized by Dr. Amy Parker with APH,
was the highlight of my professional life.? There were almost 800 O&Ms
attending and they seemed highly engaged, and I am very optimistic that a lot of
them are enriching their instruction for uncontrolled crossing.? If you do,
or if you try some of the remote instruction, I hope you’ll share your
experiences teaching these street-crossing concepts and skills.?
?
BTW, they recorded the webinar, and will let you know when it’s
available.
?
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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Re: Feeling like a failure because I keep using matches when trying to build bridges
Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
Thank you Mary! Your note means everything. I truly appreciate you and all you do?
Grace
Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
Combined Master’s Degrees in RT/O&M and TVI/O&M
212-772-4741
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On Apr 19, 2020, at 1:29 PM, Mary Powers via groups.io <powers.mary@...> wrote:
? Hello Grace,
You and I worked together about 2 years ago on behalf of a young totally blind child who refused to travel/move go much of anywhere. She would tantrum uncontrollable unless she was in her stroller or walked with a family member while being held/guided
by 2 hands. This was her normal and her family had adjusted to it. However, when this little one went from B-3 services to EC, they were adamant that they wanted her to increase her level of independence, learning, curiosity and self-exploration.?
We ( ourmulti-sensory team) used riding child’s toys and also the Toddler Cane to help this little one trust her sense of travel safely. The Toddler Cane or what is now referenced as a belt cane, changed her life. Your input along with your team helped
me and our team guide introduce this little girl to a much more expanded world. She loved it! This would not have happened without your incredibly generous and unending help - and that of your team.
In the end, participating in this team effort to help this little girl learn about her world in a safe, exploratory manner was one of the highlights of my professional life.?
Thank you,?
Mary?
On Apr 19, 2020, at 11:52 AM, Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS <gambrose@...> wrote:
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Dear Blind Babies:
I am writing this note to apologize to you. You asked me to explain for you that, "Even though you are blind, you dislike running into walls."? I took this mission on, because I am an abuse survivor and I thought it would be a pretty easy sell. But, I
fear I have failed you and for that I am deeply sorry. I don't have a good excuse; except to admit that I may not be equal to the task you have set before me. In spite of my failings, please allow me to continue to try. I would do anything to keep working
on your behalf.
I understand now, that we can only change minds with more help. Everybody agrees with the need to reduce unavoidable blind baby bruises, the killers of self-confident exploration. And, you have taught me that blind babies can learn to interpret tactile/haptic
feedback that comes from wearing baby cane arc. Now you want everyone to know that it works to wear your canes. Yet, to achieve this change of heart, we need help from grown-ups, people who are well-equipped to build bridges through collective action, not
fire-brand debate.
If you'll allow me, I would like to continue to work with you to achieve our mutual goals for blind babies. If we all work together, I know we will find ways to make safe mobility baby cane arc fully accessible to all blind babies, even during these exceptionally
troubling times.
Please let me know, OK?
Sincerely,
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
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Re: Feeling like a failure because I keep using matches when trying to build bridges
Grace, this is an excellent message. I think it is a fabulous idea for you to use a mask while working with your students. It is important for you too protect yourself as well as your students.
Sincerely,
Roanna Bacchus
On Apr 19, 2020 12:52 PM, "Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS" <gambrose@...> wrote:
Dear Blind Babies:
I am writing this note to apologize to you. You asked me to explain for you that, "Even though you are blind, you dislike running into walls."? I took this mission on, because I am an abuse survivor and I thought it would be a pretty easy sell. But, I
fear I have failed you and for that I am deeply sorry. I don't have a good excuse; except to admit that I may not be equal to the task you have set before me. In spite of my failings, please allow me to continue to try. I would do anything to keep working
on your behalf.
I understand now, that we can only change minds with more help. Everybody agrees with the need to reduce unavoidable blind baby bruises, the killers of self-confident exploration. And, you have taught me that blind babies can learn to interpret tactile/haptic
feedback that comes from wearing baby cane arc. Now you want everyone to know that it works to wear your canes. Yet, to achieve this change of heart, we need help from grown-ups, people who are well-equipped to build bridges through collective action, not
fire-brand debate.
If you'll allow me, I would like to continue to work with you to achieve our mutual goals for blind babies. If we all work together, I know we will find ways to make safe mobility baby cane arc fully accessible to all blind babies, even during these exceptionally
troubling times.
Please let me know, OK?
Sincerely,
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
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Re: Feeling like a failure because I keep using matches when trying to build bridges
Hello Grace, You and I worked together about 2 years ago on behalf of a young totally blind child who refused to travel/move go much of anywhere. She would tantrum uncontrollable unless she was in her stroller or walked with a family member while being held/guided by 2 hands. This was her normal and her family had adjusted to it. However, when this little one went from B-3 services to EC, they were adamant that they wanted her to increase her level of independence, learning, curiosity and self-exploration.?
We ( ourmulti-sensory team) used riding child’s toys and also the Toddler Cane to help this little one trust her sense of travel safely. The Toddler Cane or what is now referenced as a belt cane, changed her life. Your input along with your team helped me and our team guide introduce this little girl to a much more expanded world. She loved it! This would not have happened without your incredibly generous and unending help - and that of your team.
In the end, participating in this team effort to help this little girl learn about her world in a safe, exploratory manner was one of the highlights of my professional life.?
Thank you,? Mary?
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Show quoted text
On Apr 19, 2020, at 11:52 AM, Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS <gambrose@...> wrote:
?
Dear Blind Babies:
I am writing this note to apologize to you. You asked me to explain for you that, "Even though you are blind, you dislike running into walls."? I took this mission on, because I am an abuse survivor and I thought it would be a pretty easy sell. But, I
fear I have failed you and for that I am deeply sorry. I don't have a good excuse; except to admit that I may not be equal to the task you have set before me. In spite of my failings, please allow me to continue to try. I would do anything to keep working
on your behalf.
I understand now, that we can only change minds with more help. Everybody agrees with the need to reduce unavoidable blind baby bruises, the killers of self-confident exploration. And, you have taught me that blind babies can learn to interpret tactile/haptic
feedback that comes from wearing baby cane arc. Now you want everyone to know that it works to wear your canes. Yet, to achieve this change of heart, we need help from grown-ups, people who are well-equipped to build bridges through collective action, not
fire-brand debate.
If you'll allow me, I would like to continue to work with you to achieve our mutual goals for blind babies. If we all work together, I know we will find ways to make safe mobility baby cane arc fully accessible to all blind babies, even during these exceptionally
troubling times.
Please let me know, OK?
Sincerely,
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
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Tara Nelson Bowie