Re: Webinar: Exploring Accessible Campus Maps
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 www.sauerburger.org/dona
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On Jun 8, 2020, at 5:26 PM, Diane Brauner via groups.io <dianebrauner@...> wrote: ? 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!?
For details, see? 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
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Join us on Thursday for a free webinar about using these fully accessible maps for college orientation!
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using --EXPLORING ACCESSIBLE CAMPUS MAPS
Join us on Thursday for a free webinar about using these fully accessible maps for college orientation!
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Webinar: Exploring Accessible Campus Maps
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!?
For details, see? 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
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"Technology for Visually Impaired!” Workshop Free for AER Members (4 CEUs available)
"Technology for Visually Impaired!”
What’s Now and What’s New!
Online Training Seminar
June 17, 2020
Presented by Nanopac, Inc.
Sponsored by Arkansas AER
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There will be 2 sessions available for you to attend online on
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Each session will have 2 hours CEU credit available!
Arkansas AER is providing registration for the CEU hours.
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Technology and software solutions for blind users!
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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Zoom Meeting - We will send out the Zoom invitation closer to the date.
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
I agree with you, Grace!
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Dona
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Gambrills, Maryland
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From: Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2020 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: [OandM] ideas to encourage cane use for a
toddler
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When
a toddler needs cane arc safe mobility - she needs it all the time. Start with a
tool that fits her developmental abilities aka a pediatric belt cane. Wearing
the cane arc builds confidence and promotes complete understanding of the
necessity of cane arc to the wearer. Grace
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Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
Combined Master’s Degrees in RT/O&M and TVI/O&M
212-772-4741
On Jun 7, 2020, at 4:28 PM, Rosemary Gribbin via
groups.io <jumbiee9740@...>
wrote:
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Good idea!? Ill try that. Thanks
On June 7, 2020,
at 2:53 PM, Mindspring <sauerburger@...>
wrote:
Could she be encouraged to reach out and explore with
the cane to find things (on or near the ground!) that she wouldn’t otherwise
find?? Maybe some treasure hunts?
-- Dona
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Dona Sauerburger, COMS
On Jun 7, 2020, at 2:02 PM, Rosemary Gribbin
<jumbiee9740@...> wrote:
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Holding hands
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On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 1:54 PM Craig Phillips
<1700cleep@...> wrote:
"walking outside with her family" independently or tethered
(hand, arm, etc.)?
Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS
“That which we persist in
doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but
that our power to do has increased.”? Ralph
Waldo Emerson
? ?
Hi?
Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her
cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is
familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it
anymore.
Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any
other ideas?
?
Thank you
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Rosemary Gribbin
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
Sarasota
Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
When a toddler needs cane arc safe mobility - she needs it all the time. Start with a tool that fits her developmental abilities aka a pediatric belt cane. Wearing the cane arc builds confidence and promotes complete understanding of the necessity of cane arc
to the wearer.?
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 Jun 7, 2020, at 4:28 PM, Rosemary Gribbin via groups.io <jumbiee9740@...> wrote:
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Good idea!? Ill try that. Thanks
On June 7, 2020, at 2:53 PM, Mindspring <sauerburger@...> wrote:
Could she be encouraged to reach out and explore with the cane to find things (on or near the ground!) that she wouldn’t otherwise find? ?Maybe some treasure hunts?
-- Dona
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
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Holding hands
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 1:54 PM Craig Phillips < 1700cleep@...> wrote:
"walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)?
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Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS
“That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph
Waldo Emerson
Hi?
Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.?
Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin?
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Good idea!? Ill try that. Thanks
On June 7, 2020, at 2:53 PM, Mindspring <sauerburger@...> wrote: Could she be encouraged to reach out and explore with the cane to find things (on or near the ground!) that she wouldn’t otherwise find? ?Maybe some treasure hunts? -- Dona
Dona Sauerburger, COMS ? Holding hands On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 1:54 PM Craig Phillips < 1700cleep@...> wrote: "walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)? ?? Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the
nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hi? Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.? Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin? Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Could she be encouraged to reach out and explore with the cane to find things (on or near the ground!) that she wouldn’t otherwise find? ?Maybe some treasure hunts? -- Dona
Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org/dona
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On Jun 7, 2020, at 2:02 PM, Rosemary Gribbin <jumbiee9740@...> wrote: ? Holding hands On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 1:54 PM Craig Phillips < 1700cleep@...> wrote: "walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)? ?? Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the
nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hi? Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.? Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin? Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Some people and toddlers are independent by nature, though not everyone is. I cannot tell you how many blind adults come to the center for independent living where I work and are content to not ?learn their way around a very simple building layout and prefer
to travel sighted guide whenever anyone offers. I feel certain this must ?also be true for young children. Not being a professional, I will not suggest specifics, but I do encourage not over enabling both adults and children who are b/lv to believe that traveling
sighted guide is the best way to travel all the time.
Sheila
Styron, ACTCP
Blindness
Low Vision Specialist II
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Hi?
Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.?
Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin?
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
Nothing we can do will enable a toddler to properly use a rod cane all day/every day, instead we need to solve the toddler's problem. To do that identify the toddler as not yet able to benefit from a rod cane. Therefore, since toddlers who are mobility
visually impaired and blind need mobility tools everywhere they walk, just like an adult who is blind.
Maybe ask - what tool will a toddler who is blind obtain consistent tactile path information from - all the time. all day, every day?
There are three canes now- there is the rod cane, that requires the user sweep back and forth to create an arc.
There is the rectangular cane - the user simply pushes the arc forward - much easier and very effective.
There is a belt cane - the toddler can wear her cane all the time - and learn how to feel safe and confident about exploring everywhere.
for more information? about belt canes.
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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Hunter College ITI Programs: Advanced Certificate in TVI
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Holding hands
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 1:54 PM Craig Phillips < 1700cleep@...> wrote:
"walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)?
??
Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS
“That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph
Waldo Emerson
Hi?
Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.?
Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin?
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
I agree. Unfortunately I can't do a direct session right now.. Ina few weeks hopefully we will take a walk and get back to using the cane
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:10 PM Craig Phillips < 1700cleep@...> wrote: Thinking from her perspective...why should I use my cane when I have someone's hand? Wonder what will happen if that hand is no longer there? A hyssy?fit or two initially, I bet, but in the long run? Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the
nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph Waldo Emerson
Holding hands
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 1:54 PM Craig Phillips < 1700cleep@...> wrote: "walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)? ?? Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the
nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hi? Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.? Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin? Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
We need to stop thinking that toddlers are cognitively mature enough to understand what the consequence of their decisions are- when toddlers don't want to be in a car seat- would your advice be- well let the toddler experience a car crash- then she'll
sit in her car seat without a problem.
We are the adults, we make sure they are strapped in car seats and we need to provide toddlers who are mobility visually impaired and blind with mobility tools that actually provide them with effective path information- from which to learn confidence.
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:
?
Hunter College ITI Programs: Advanced Certificate in TVI
and O&M?
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Thinking from her perspective...why should I use my cane when I have someone's hand? Wonder what will happen if that hand is no longer there? A hyssy?fit or two initially, I bet, but in the long run?
Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS
“That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph
Waldo Emerson
Holding hands
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 1:54 PM Craig Phillips < 1700cleep@...> wrote:
"walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)?
??
Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS
“That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph
Waldo Emerson
Hi?
Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.?
Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin?
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler-don't encourage- solve the problem
Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
We don't need to encourage the child- we need to solve the child's problem.
To do that we need to talk about toddlers who need mobility tools for effective path information in a new way.
The toddlers you mentioned should be identified as a child who is not benefiting from a rod cane. Therefore, since toddlers who are mobility visually impaired and blind need mobility tools everywhere they walk, just like an adult. The thing to ask is -
what tool will a toddler who is blind obtain consistent tactile path information from - all the time. all day, every day?
There are three canes now- there is the rod cane, that requires the user sweep back and forth to create an arc.
There is the rectangular cane - the user simply pushes the arc forward - much easier and very effective.
There is a belt cane - the toddler can wear her cane all the time - and learn how to feel safe and confident about exploring everywhere.
for more information? about belt canes.
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:
?
Hunter College ITI Programs: Advanced Certificate in TVI
and O&M?
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Hi?
Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.?
Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin?
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Thinking from her perspective...why should I use my cane when I have someone's hand? Wonder what will happen if that hand is no longer there? A hyssy?fit or two initially, I bet, but in the long run? Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the
nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph Waldo Emerson
Holding hands
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 1:54 PM Craig Phillips < 1700cleep@...> wrote: "walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)? ?? Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the
nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hi? Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.? Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin? Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
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On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 1:54 PM Craig Phillips < 1700cleep@...> wrote: "walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)? ?? Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the
nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hi? Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.? Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin? Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Obstacle course? ?What if her other traveling companions were using white cane like devices so she doesn’t feel self conscious ? ? Or have her conduct a running monologue about what she is detecting with the cane?
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On Jun 7, 2020, at 1:43 PM, Rosemary Gribbin <jumbiee9740@...> wrote:
? Hi? Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.? Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin? Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Sarasota Fl
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
"walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)? ?? Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the
nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”??Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hi? Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.? Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin? Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Sarasota Fl
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ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Hi? Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and doesn't need it anymore.? Other than having her walk an unfamiliar route, does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you
Rosemary Gribbin? Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Sarasota Fl
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In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration - a conversation with author and neuroscientist Shane O'Mara
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