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Re: ADA question - rolling stand for TV

 

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Thank you for sharing alm you learned in the process Kevin!


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On Aug 16, 2024, at 8:44?AM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

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Hello everyone. I’m following up to my original list post about the mobile tv monitor stands – I appreciate the help and comments. I had multiple conversations with the Great Plains ADA Center, an ADA coordinator at a school district and two COMS with experience in ADA. Below is a summary sent back to the building principle/process coordinator. I’m also attaching pictures of a few of the solutions we considered, as well.

?

I heard back from 2 people at the?

The discussion and their recommendations included:

  • The stand legs are not considered a protruding object because it is mobile and therefore not a violation of a standard. However, there remains a concern as a?protruding object on the sides b/c the?cane does not have detection (i.e. my question about the sides of the monitor)??
  • The ADA standards do not address non-fixed elements therefore b/c it is non-fixed, it is not a violation of a standard.? ?
  • The stand's legs meet ADA requirements for being detectable by a long cane?(which doesn’t help much in a therapy room or classroom where the student doesn’t typically use the long cane)
  • The stand must be placed in a location to meet the minimum widths for accessible routes (think wheelchair/walker).?
  • Great Plains said we should consider the amount of day-to-day use and the impact that should have on placement/storage. My takeaway here is that keeping it in relatively the same location will offer prediction within a routine and decrease a safety?risk.?
  • XXXX should consider placing a cane detectable element beneath the protruding areas (i.e. edge of monitor, front legs/casters). The Great Plains folks said, "from a safety, inclusion, and program accessibility perspective, I’d recommend trying to address this to the greatest extent possible."

Because the District will not wall mount the monitors, we need other solutions to promote the safety of all staff and students, especially those with a mobility consideration/impairment.

Therefore, my conclusion from my collaboration with Great Plains and two trusted experts in O&M and ADA suggests we should proceed with a plan based on the elements and options I previously? brainstormed/discussed with you (placing carpet or carpet squares beneath the front legs; snug the back of the stand into a corner to minimize the left/right risk; place a table across the front to cover/block the front legs; ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrasting tape; place an element to serve as a barrier on the left/right sides (such as a bookshelf/cabinet); place a carpet or detectable surface beneath the entire footprint of the mobile stand and/or place plastic/Rubbermaid shelving units/drawers between the front legs).

?

Picture Descriptions:

  1. Mobile Stand: image of the stand in question. The front and rear legs are in a v-shaped configuration creating a large opening at the front, back, left and right sides. The front legs extend out over 2’. The monitor is about 55” and is adjustable in height – therefore presenting a varying height of potential face/body contact if a person approaches from the right/left.
  2. Rubbermaid: image of the stand with three rubbermaid plastic drawer units placed between the left and right legs and in front of and below the monitor.
  3. Table: image of the stand with a very short table sitting about 8” off the ground but ‘fully covering’ both the left/right legs as well as the space between them.

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?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dona Sauerburger
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:43 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: AER EAC <aer-eac@...>
Subject: Re: [OandM] ADA question - rolling stand for TV

?

Kevin, what an interesting question! ?I’m copying this to the Environmental Access Committee of AERs O&M Division.

?

Did you find anything in the regs about things projecting into the public right of way (or where you’d expect people to walk)? ?I’d think this fits into that unless it’s tucked away somewhere that people are not expected to walk.

?

Meanwhile, we kind of have a responsibility for creating a safe environment that goes beyond regulations, and your idea of putting something on the ground detectable by cane sounds like the perfect solution! ?Unless you’re looking for regulations to convince administrators to make it safe?

— Dona

—————————

Dona Sauerburger, COMS

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind



On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:23 PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

?

Hi,

I need help with a potential ADA question.

The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).

The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.

Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.

One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.

?

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?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

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Re: ADA question - rolling stand for TV

 

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Hello everyone. I’m following up to my original list post about the mobile tv monitor stands – I appreciate the help and comments. I had multiple conversations with the Great Plains ADA Center, an ADA coordinator at a school district and two COMS with experience in ADA. Below is a summary sent back to the building principle/process coordinator. I’m also attaching pictures of a few of the solutions we considered, as well.

?

I heard back from 2 people at the?

The discussion and their recommendations included:

  • The stand legs are not considered a protruding object because it is mobile and therefore not a violation of a standard. However, there remains a concern as a?protruding object on the sides b/c the?cane does not have detection (i.e. my question about the sides of the monitor)??
  • The ADA standards do not address non-fixed elements therefore b/c it is non-fixed, it is not a violation of a standard.? ?
  • The stand's legs meet ADA requirements for being detectable by a long cane?(which doesn’t help much in a therapy room or classroom where the student doesn’t typically use the long cane)
  • The stand must be placed in a location to meet the minimum widths for accessible routes (think wheelchair/walker).?
  • Great Plains said we should consider the amount of day-to-day use and the impact that should have on placement/storage. My takeaway here is that keeping it in relatively the same location will offer prediction within a routine and decrease a safety?risk.?
  • XXXX should consider placing a cane detectable element beneath the protruding areas (i.e. edge of monitor, front legs/casters). The Great Plains folks said, "from a safety, inclusion, and program accessibility perspective, I’d recommend trying to address this to the greatest extent possible."

Because the District will not wall mount the monitors, we need other solutions to promote the safety of all staff and students, especially those with a mobility consideration/impairment.

Therefore, my conclusion from my collaboration with Great Plains and two trusted experts in O&M and ADA suggests we should proceed with a plan based on the elements and options I previously? brainstormed/discussed with you (placing carpet or carpet squares beneath the front legs; snug the back of the stand into a corner to minimize the left/right risk; place a table across the front to cover/block the front legs; ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrasting tape; place an element to serve as a barrier on the left/right sides (such as a bookshelf/cabinet); place a carpet or detectable surface beneath the entire footprint of the mobile stand and/or place plastic/Rubbermaid shelving units/drawers between the front legs).

?

Picture Descriptions:

  1. Mobile Stand: image of the stand in question. The front and rear legs are in a v-shaped configuration creating a large opening at the front, back, left and right sides. The front legs extend out over 2’. The monitor is about 55” and is adjustable in height – therefore presenting a varying height of potential face/body contact if a person approaches from the right/left.
  2. Rubbermaid: image of the stand with three rubbermaid plastic drawer units placed between the left and right legs and in front of and below the monitor.
  3. Table: image of the stand with a very short table sitting about 8” off the ground but ‘fully covering’ both the left/right legs as well as the space between them.

?

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dona Sauerburger
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:43 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: AER EAC <aer-eac@...>
Subject: Re: [OandM] ADA question - rolling stand for TV

?

Kevin, what an interesting question! ?I’m copying this to the Environmental Access Committee of AERs O&M Division.

?

Did you find anything in the regs about things projecting into the public right of way (or where you’d expect people to walk)? ?I’d think this fits into that unless it’s tucked away somewhere that people are not expected to walk.

?

Meanwhile, we kind of have a responsibility for creating a safe environment that goes beyond regulations, and your idea of putting something on the ground detectable by cane sounds like the perfect solution! ?Unless you’re looking for regulations to convince administrators to make it safe?

— Dona

—————————

Dona Sauerburger, COMS

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind



On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:23 PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

?

Hi,

I need help with a potential ADA question.

The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).

The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.

Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.

One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.

?

image001.jpg

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

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Re: ADA question - rolling stand for TV

 

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Good day, I would check with the protruding objects section of the ADA. ?

It is a tripping hazard, depending on where it might be place along a path of travel. ?Yes, it is one of these grey areas that a company designs an object, they don’t look at ADA issues. ?ADA does not regulate these devices.

However, once it is being used, the school needs to make it ADA compliant.

Meg Robertson COMS




On Aug 14, 2024, at 12:23?PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

Hi,?
I need help with a potential ADA question.?
The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).
The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.?
Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.
One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.
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<image001.jpg>
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?
?
Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired?
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
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 for delivering this to an addressee, you are hereby notified that reading, using, copying, or distributing any part of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at the email address above, delete this email from your computer, and destroy any copies in any form immediately. Improper retention of this e-mail and any attachment(s) to this e-mail could subject you to legal action under pertinent federal and state statutes, and result in civil and criminal penalties.


Re: ADA question - rolling stand for TV

 

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Might be a little hokey but a PVC frame around the outside would create a boundary that could easily be set wherever the TV is used (can be set up like tinker toys if unglued).?


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Chris Tabb
chris@...
512.660.2750

On Aug 14, 2024, at 4:27?PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

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Yes, I noticed that and how the ‘traditional’ grip and cane placement were utilized though a pure white long cane… very PC…. ?

This is in the classroom and the student is not using the long cane – the admin? is asking if what they purchased was a poor choice based on ADA requirements which is why I’m looking for exact guidance on what the ADA says about moveable stands. If this were a stationary display sign or another object, it would not be within the guidelines in my opinion.

K

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 5:19 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] ADA question - rolling stand for TV

?

Kevin,

?

If you use the example if the sculpture in the video, that may give you a sense of the safety area around the mobile AV cart.?

?

The wheels and bars close to the ground make it detectable by the cane at certain areas, it is just determining if extends beyond the number of inches specified in the video.?

?

Maybe that will help.?

?

By the way, did you notice the animated character was “in step” with his cane?

--

Sent from iPhone

?

Chris Tabb

512.660.2750



On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:37?PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

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Fantastic video… wow! Awesome, thanks, Chris, but I’m still looking for guidance on this situation (see actual pics of stand below). The pictures show a large (maybe 55-60” monitor on a rolling stand. The stand is black with 2 v-shaped legs extending from the front and 2 shorter ones out the back.

Appreciate you all!

Kevin

?

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:46 PM
To: Open International O&M listserv <[email protected]>
Cc: AER EAC <aer-eac@...>
Subject: Re: [OandM] ADA question - rolling stand for TV

?

This might shed some light…

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Christopher J. Tabb, M.A., COMS

chris@...
Mobile:??512.660.2750

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On Aug 14, 2024, at 1:43?PM, Dona Sauerburger <dona@...> wrote:

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Kevin, what an interesting question! ?I’m copying this to the Environmental Access Committee of AERs O&M Division.

?

Did you find anything in the regs about things projecting into the public right of way (or where you’d expect people to walk)? ?I’d think this fits into that unless it’s tucked away somewhere that people are not expected to walk.

?

Meanwhile, we kind of have a responsibility for creating a safe environment that goes beyond regulations, and your idea of putting something on the ground detectable by cane sounds like the perfect solution! ?Unless you’re looking for regulations to convince administrators to make it safe?

— Dona

—————————

Dona Sauerburger, COMS

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind




On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:23 PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via??<kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

?

Hi,?

I need help with a potential ADA question.?

The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).

The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.?

Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.

One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.

?

<image001.jpg>

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired?

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
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 for delivering this to an addressee, you are hereby notified that reading, using, copying, or distributing any part of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at the email address above, delete this email from your computer, and destroy any copies in any form immediately. Improper retention of this e-mail and any attachment(s) to this e-mail could subject you to legal action under pertinent federal and state statutes, and result in civil and criminal penalties.

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Re: ADA question - rolling stand for TV

 

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Yes, I noticed that and how the ‘traditional’ grip and cane placement were utilized though a pure white long cane… very PC…. ?

This is in the classroom and the student is not using the long cane – the admin? is asking if what they purchased was a poor choice based on ADA requirements which is why I’m looking for exact guidance on what the ADA says about moveable stands. If this were a stationary display sign or another object, it would not be within the guidelines in my opinion.

K

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 5:19 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] ADA question - rolling stand for TV

?

Kevin,

?

If you use the example if the sculpture in the video, that may give you a sense of the safety area around the mobile AV cart.?

?

The wheels and bars close to the ground make it detectable by the cane at certain areas, it is just determining if extends beyond the number of inches specified in the video.?

?

Maybe that will help.?

?

By the way, did you notice the animated character was “in step” with his cane?

--

Sent from iPhone

?

Chris Tabb

512.660.2750



On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:37?PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

?

Fantastic video… wow! Awesome, thanks, Chris, but I’m still looking for guidance on this situation (see actual pics of stand below). The pictures show a large (maybe 55-60” monitor on a rolling stand. The stand is black with 2 v-shaped legs extending from the front and 2 shorter ones out the back.

Appreciate you all!

Kevin

?

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:46 PM
To: Open International O&M listserv <[email protected]>
Cc: AER EAC <aer-eac@...>
Subject: Re: [OandM] ADA question - rolling stand for TV

?

This might shed some light…

?

?

?

?

?

?


Christopher J. Tabb, M.A., COMS

chris@...
Mobile:??512.660.2750

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On Aug 14, 2024, at 1:43?PM, Dona Sauerburger <dona@...> wrote:

?

Kevin, what an interesting question! ?I’m copying this to the Environmental Access Committee of AERs O&M Division.

?

Did you find anything in the regs about things projecting into the public right of way (or where you’d expect people to walk)? ?I’d think this fits into that unless it’s tucked away somewhere that people are not expected to walk.

?

Meanwhile, we kind of have a responsibility for creating a safe environment that goes beyond regulations, and your idea of putting something on the ground detectable by cane sounds like the perfect solution! ?Unless you’re looking for regulations to convince administrators to make it safe?

— Dona

—————————

Dona Sauerburger, COMS

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind




On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:23 PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via??<kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

?

Hi,?

I need help with a potential ADA question.?

The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).

The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.?

Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.

One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.

?

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Kevin,

If you use the example if the sculpture in the video, that may give you a sense of the safety area around the mobile AV cart.?

The wheels and bars close to the ground make it detectable by the cane at certain areas, it is just determining if extends beyond the number of inches specified in the video.?

Maybe that will help.?

By the way, did you notice the animated character was “in step” with his cane?
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Fantastic video… wow! Awesome, thanks, Chris, but I’m still looking for guidance on this situation (see actual pics of stand below). The pictures show a large (maybe 55-60” monitor on a rolling stand. The stand is black with 2 v-shaped legs extending from the front and 2 shorter ones out the back.

Appreciate you all!

Kevin

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Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:46 PM
To: Open International O&M listserv <[email protected]>
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This might shed some light…

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Kevin, what an interesting question! ?I’m copying this to the Environmental Access Committee of AERs O&M Division.

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Did you find anything in the regs about things projecting into the public right of way (or where you’d expect people to walk)? ?I’d think this fits into that unless it’s tucked away somewhere that people are not expected to walk.

?

Meanwhile, we kind of have a responsibility for creating a safe environment that goes beyond regulations, and your idea of putting something on the ground detectable by cane sounds like the perfect solution! ?Unless you’re looking for regulations to convince administrators to make it safe?

— Dona

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Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind



On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:23 PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via??<kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

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Hi,?

I need help with a potential ADA question.?

The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).

The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.?

Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.

One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.

?

<image001.jpg>

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired?

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program?
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

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Fantastic video… wow! Awesome, thanks, Chris, but I’m still looking for guidance on this situation (see actual pics of stand below). The pictures show a large (maybe 55-60” monitor on a rolling stand. The stand is black with 2 v-shaped legs extending from the front and 2 shorter ones out the back.

Appreciate you all!

Kevin

?

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:46 PM
To: Open International O&M listserv <[email protected]>
Cc: AER EAC <aer-eac@...>
Subject: Re: [OandM] ADA question - rolling stand for TV

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This might shed some light…

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Kevin, what an interesting question! ?I’m copying this to the Environmental Access Committee of AERs O&M Division.

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Did you find anything in the regs about things projecting into the public right of way (or where you’d expect people to walk)? ?I’d think this fits into that unless it’s tucked away somewhere that people are not expected to walk.

?

Meanwhile, we kind of have a responsibility for creating a safe environment that goes beyond regulations, and your idea of putting something on the ground detectable by cane sounds like the perfect solution! ?Unless you’re looking for regulations to convince administrators to make it safe?

— Dona

—————————

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Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind



On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:23 PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via??<kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

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Hi,?

I need help with a potential ADA question.?

The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).

The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.?

Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.

One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.

?

<image001.jpg>

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired?

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program?
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

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Coby here:

When I contacted Gemini ADA rep from the New Mexico governors commission On Disability, she sent me the following information.

Thank you.

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Kevin, what an interesting question! ?I’m copying this to the Environmental Access Committee of AERs O&M Division.

Did you find anything in the regs about things projecting into the public right of way (or where you’d expect people to walk)? ?I’d think this fits into that unless it’s tucked away somewhere that people are not expected to walk.

Meanwhile, we kind of have a responsibility for creating a safe environment that goes beyond regulations, and your idea of putting something on the ground detectable by cane sounds like the perfect solution! ?Unless you’re looking for regulations to convince administrators to make it safe?

— Dona
—————————
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind

On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:23 PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via??<kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

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Hi,?
I need help with a potential ADA question.?
The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).
The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.?
Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.
One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.
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<image001.jpg>
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Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired?
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program?
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax
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Kevin, what an interesting question! ?I’m copying this to the Environmental Access Committee of AERs O&M Division.

Did you find anything in the regs about things projecting into the public right of way (or where you’d expect people to walk)? ?I’d think this fits into that unless it’s tucked away somewhere that people are not expected to walk.

Meanwhile, we kind of have a responsibility for creating a safe environment that goes beyond regulations, and your idea of putting something on the ground detectable by cane sounds like the perfect solution! ?Unless you’re looking for regulations to convince administrators to make it safe?

— Dona
—————————
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
www.sauerburger.org

On Aug 14, 2024, at 3:23 PM, HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...> wrote:

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Hi,

I need help with a potential ADA question.

The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).

The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.

Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.

One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.

?

image001.jpg

?

?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

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Hi,

I need help with a potential ADA question.

The picture below depicts a rolling stand that mounts a TV that is used in a classroom (for projection – not an interactive whiteboard).

The front 2 legs stick out in a ‘V-shaped’ design significantly further than the ‘base’ of the stand which then has 2 smaller, ‘v-shaped’ legs sticking out the back from the base. There is no ‘barrier’ on the right and left sides so a person/student could walk into the side of the tv frame.

Does the ADA regulate this type of mounting system? I’ve been through the access board website and cannot find a definitive answer.

One could easily ‘candy cane’ the legs with high contrast tape to bring visual attention in case of low contrast or possibly position the stand/tv between bookshelves or other ‘barriers’ to reduce the faceplant into the sides of the monitor. Or, consider installing pool noodles or pipe insulation around the frame of the tv, too…. But, ultimately, does the design of this stand create a situation of ADA noncompliance? The image below is similar to the actual one I’m referring to.

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Mount Factory Rolling TV Stand Mobile TV Cart for 32-65 inch Plasma Screen, LED, LCD, OLED, Curved TV's - Universal Mount with Wheels, 1 of 8

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?

?

?

Kevin J. Hollinger
Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist ?
Francis Howell School District Vision Program
636-851-6143 voice
636-851-4133 fax

?

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This is indeed an issue of concern, and I champion your research. I will offer some of my experiences with this issue. I do not know that I can propose any profound solutions.

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When I first became a COMS, my first employment was with Envision Vision Rehabilitation Clinic in Wichita, Kansas. Envision is a multi-faceted private, not for profit, service provider for people who are blind and low vision. In addition to my position as ?COMS, they had a staff OT, and an OT assistant who worked with her. Both of these individuals were very competent. Envision additionally had several PTs under contract. If clients had balance issues, and many did, I was expected to refer to OT or PT depending on the nature of the issue. I found the OT consultations to generally be useful. Most of the time, PTs simply approved whatever I was suggesting.

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I left Envision in 2017 and worked as a School COMS under contract with six school districts. All districts of course also had OTs and PTs under contract. I could occasionally consult with them, and generally felt I got the support I needed. I left ,my school practice in 2021. I am now semi-retired and work in private practice. I office out of a very small not for profit based in the Topeka, Kansas area. I do not have OTs or PTs on staff or under contract. I can suggest to clients that they consult an OT or PT, but the decision is really their’s. I can not force them. I have never had to discontinue work with anyone because they refused to follow up on this suggestion, but I would do so if it were to occur and I felt the consultation was needed.

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The biggest issue I have had in private practice is that, if the individual has been prescribed and fitted with a support cane by a PT, and has then become legally blind, I want them to use a white support cane for identification purposes. I order a support cane of similar design and weight to the non-white cane that they have been using, and I adjust it to the exact height the PT has set their non-white cane to. ?I have run into a couple of vendors who will not sell white support canes to me because they only will sell under a prescription from a PT.

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I continue to pay for a full medical liability policy through HPSO. I have no experience, however, with complaints or suits occurring because a client has fallen.

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>> Membership Coordinator for Friends In Art of the American Council of the Blind

>> 712 S. Kansas Avenue

>> Suite 414D-F

>> Topeka, Kansas 66603

>> (785) 221-7111

>> ByingtonCOMS@...

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of ALLEN Deana * OCB
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:30 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [OandM] Fall risk/balance assessment

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Greetings,

My colleagues and I are seeking information on best practices. We work with adults in the vocational rehabilitation department of a state agency, most of the work is center based or within the city.? The O&M staff is curious how O&Ms from similar backgrounds address balance concerns. Specifically, we would like to know how others assess and serve individuals who have a history of falls that cannot be accounted for by loss of vision alone. Our agency does not require medical records from our clients so we cannot glean any information from that source. Do you seek assessment from physical or occupational therapists? Which professional formal balance assessment is most appropriate for orientation and mobility?

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I know liability is a state-by-state issue, but what is your understanding of what can occur if an individual is injured after falling when they present with a fall history?? Any information or direction would be greatly appreciated by the O&M staff.? We want to serve our clients as safely and effectively as possible by addressing any balance concerns that might impact their training.

?

Deana Allen

COMS

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Hi Deana,

Wherever there is opportunity to collaborate with PT’s, OT’s, the local VA, local agencies on aging, etc., I encourage you to reach out to see what is already available and what folks are willing to work on together. We just presented for our county aging services in one of their fall prevention programs; they request this annualy to address the role of vision loss in connection with falls.?

Whatever you do with clients, it is important to clarify that you are not a PT, OT, MD, etc. (unless you also hold and maintain those additional credentials). We encourage people to be active and move, helping them address areas that make that possible is also part of what we do (just this guys opinion). I do regularly issue white, support canes from Ambutech. I set the length of the cane to the break in the wrist as learned from OT’s and PT’s, but always tell the client that I am not a PT, OT, doctor, etc. and encourage them to talk with their doctor or specialist to verify it is at the correct height. If more support is needed, I encourage them to consider a rollator style walker (but I do not issue those).?

When I have worked in organiztions where there are PT’s and OT’s on staff and in the same facility, the collaboration is easier. Arranging co-appointments to observe one another working with the learner is also a helpful strategy.?

Just as I encourage regular visits to the eye care specialist to monitor eye health, the audiologist to maintain hearing health, the same must be true if physicsl mobility challenges are present, whether orthopedic, neurological, neuropathy, etc. Helping them identify who can best meet their physical mobility needs is part of our responsibility, as well as connecting them with programs and activities that can develop their balance and reduce risk of falls.?

Here is a link to one of the LiveBinder tabs with information and programs to consider…



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On Aug 14, 2024, at 8:42?AM, ALLEN Deana * OCB <deana.allen@...> wrote:

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Greetings,

My colleagues and I are seeking information on best practices. We work with adults in the vocational rehabilitation department of a state agency, most of the work is center based or within the city.? The O&M staff is curious how O&Ms from similar backgrounds address balance concerns. Specifically, we would like to know how others assess and serve individuals who have a history of falls that cannot be accounted for by loss of vision alone. Our agency does not require medical records from our clients so we cannot glean any information from that source. Do you seek assessment from physical or occupational therapists? Which professional formal balance assessment is most appropriate for orientation and mobility?

?

I know liability is a state-by-state issue, but what is your understanding of what can occur if an individual is injured after falling when they present with a fall history?? Any information or direction would be greatly appreciated by the O&M staff.? We want to serve our clients as safely and effectively as possible by addressing any balance concerns that might impact their training.

?

Deana Allen

COMS

?


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Wow, Deanna, great question, I look forward to some wisdom from folks on the list.

For myself, I always refer to PT, we (O&Ms) are not prepared to address those problems. ?I have once or twice suspended my training till I’m satisfied that the balance issue is being addressed, as I’m not comfortable being responsible for their safety if they have problems with falling, but that’s rare, and I will resume before the balance issue is completely resolved if I feel confident I can take precautions recommended by the PT.

— Dona
—————————
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
www.sauerburger.org

On Aug 14, 2024, at 10:42 AM, ALLEN Deana * OCB <deana.allen@...> wrote:

?

Greetings,

My colleagues and I are seeking information on best practices. We work with adults in the vocational rehabilitation department of a state agency, most of the work is center based or within the city.? The O&M staff is curious how O&Ms from similar backgrounds address balance concerns. Specifically, we would like to know how others assess and serve individuals who have a history of falls that cannot be accounted for by loss of vision alone. Our agency does not require medical records from our clients so we cannot glean any information from that source. Do you seek assessment from physical or occupational therapists? Which professional formal balance assessment is most appropriate for orientation and mobility?

?

I know liability is a state-by-state issue, but what is your understanding of what can occur if an individual is injured after falling when they present with a fall history?? Any information or direction would be greatly appreciated by the O&M staff.? We want to serve our clients as safely and effectively as possible by addressing any balance concerns that might impact their training.

?

Deana Allen

COMS

?


Fall risk/balance assessment

 

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Greetings,

My colleagues and I are seeking information on best practices. We work with adults in the vocational rehabilitation department of a state agency, most of the work is center based or within the city.? The O&M staff is curious how O&Ms from similar backgrounds address balance concerns. Specifically, we would like to know how others assess and serve individuals who have a history of falls that cannot be accounted for by loss of vision alone. Our agency does not require medical records from our clients so we cannot glean any information from that source. Do you seek assessment from physical or occupational therapists? Which professional formal balance assessment is most appropriate for orientation and mobility?

?

I know liability is a state-by-state issue, but what is your understanding of what can occur if an individual is injured after falling when they present with a fall history?? Any information or direction would be greatly appreciated by the O&M staff.? We want to serve our clients as safely and effectively as possible by addressing any balance concerns that might impact their training.

?

Deana Allen

COMS

?


Re: Needing Assistance

 

Hi Joanna,?

I don’t have a specific solution for this, but I wonder if The Lucky Fin Project could be a good resource for you. I’m wondering if an adaptive device that someone with a limb difference and/or poor grip utilized for a barbell (also requiring quick release) could be assessed.?


I’m assuming you’ve consulted with OT and the students parents regarding any devices they may use at home. I can’t help but think they’ve problem solved for activities like biking and other sports.?

Looking forward to hearing what others have to say and best of luck to you!

Addie Yake
M.S., COMS, GDMI




On Wed, Aug 7, 2024 at 5:53?AM Joanna Credeur via <joanna.credeur=[email protected]> wrote:

Good morning,

?

I have a cane-using 4th grade student with brachydactyly (see picture below; used with parent permission). She uses a silicone strap which allows her to hold her cane steady to do diagonal cane technique, but it doesn’t give her enough stability to sustain movement to do constant contact or touch and drag. Can anyone think of a way to adapt her cane or to form a grip that would give her enough stability for movement, but also allow for quick release if needed?

?

Thanks in advance!

?

?

Joanna Credeur, M.Ed., M.A., CTVI, COMS

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Tennessee School for the Blind

?

O: (615) 231-7443 ??F: (615) 871-9312

C: (337) 842-8977

Joanna.Credeur@...

?

“Creating Contributing, Participating Members of Society”

?

?


--

Joanna Credeur, M.Ed., M.A., COMS

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Tennessee School for the Blind

?

O: (615) 231-7443 ??F: (615) 871-9312

C: (337) 842-8977

Joanna.Credeur@...

?

?

“Creating Contributing, Participating Members of Society”

?


Re: Needing Assistance

 

Perhaps reach out to Therese Wilkomm in New Hampshire. She is an AT specialist and is really good at coming up with modifications of all types.?



Kelly

On Thu, Aug 8, 2024 at 11:44?AM Stumph, Kimberly A via <kimberly.a.stumph=[email protected]> wrote:

Have you considered using PolyMorph or another moldable thermoplastic beads to create a custom grip?

Kim Stumph COMS, CLVT, CVRT

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meg Robertson via
Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 7:05 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Needing Assistance

?

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.

Another option is to work with a PT or OT in developing a handle for the cane that might work for her?? Could she used an AMD which might help her, instead of having to sweep the cane?

?

?

Meg Robertson COMS



On Aug 7, 2024, at 3:05?PM, Chris Tabb <chris@...> wrote:

?

Joanna,

?

Have you considered the slim line cane from Ambutech? It’s grip is soooo much more slender (and lighter) that it may be something your student could use without adaptation.?

?

?

--

Sent from iPhone

?

Chris Tabb



On Aug 7, 2024, at 6:53?AM, Joanna Credeur <joanna.credeur@...> wrote:

?

Good morning,

?

I have a cane-using 4th?grade student with brachydactyly (see picture below; used with parent permission). She uses a silicone strap which allows her to hold her cane steady to do diagonal cane technique, but it doesn’t give her enough stability to sustain movement to do constant contact or touch and drag. Can anyone think of a way to adapt her cane or to form a grip that would give her enough stability for movement, but also allow for quick release if needed?

?

Thanks in advance!

?

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?

?

Joanna Credeur,?M.Ed., M.A., CTVI, COMS

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike ??Nashville, TN 37214

?

?

“Creating Contributing, Participating Members of Society”

?

?

?


--?

Joanna Credeur, M.Ed., M.A., COMS

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike ??Nashville, TN 37214

?

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?

“Creating Contributing, Participating Members of Society”

?

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--
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State of Maine
Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
207 446-7779
Kimberly.a.stumph@...


Re: Needing Assistance

 

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Have you considered using PolyMorph or another moldable thermoplastic beads to create a custom grip?

Kim Stumph COMS, CLVT, CVRT

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Meg Robertson via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 7:05 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Needing Assistance

?

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.

Another option is to work with a PT or OT in developing a handle for the cane that might work for her? ?Could she used an AMD which might help her, instead of having to sweep the cane?

?

?

Meg Robertson COMS



On Aug 7, 2024, at 3:05?PM, Chris Tabb <chris@...> wrote:

?

Joanna,

?

Have you considered the slim line cane from Ambutech? It’s grip is soooo much more slender (and lighter) that it may be something your student could use without adaptation.?

?

?

--

Sent from iPhone

?

Chris Tabb

512.660.2750



On Aug 7, 2024, at 6:53?AM, Joanna Credeur <joanna.credeur@...> wrote:

?

Good morning,

?

I have a cane-using 4th?grade student with brachydactyly (see picture below; used with parent permission). She uses a silicone strap which allows her to hold her cane steady to do diagonal cane technique, but it doesn’t give her enough stability to sustain movement to do constant contact or touch and drag. Can anyone think of a way to adapt her cane or to form a grip that would give her enough stability for movement, but also allow for quick release if needed?

?

Thanks in advance!

?

<image001.png>

?

?

Joanna Credeur,?M.Ed., M.A., CTVI, COMS

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike ??Nashville, TN 37214

O: (615) 231-7443 ??F: (615) 871-9312

C: (337) 842-8977

?

?

“Creating Contributing, Participating Members of Society”

?

?

?


--?

Joanna Credeur, M.Ed., M.A., COMS

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike ??Nashville, TN 37214

O: (615) 231-7443 ??F: (615) 871-9312

C: (337) 842-8977

?

<inline.0.part>

?

“Creating Contributing, Participating Members of Society”

?

?


--
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: Low vision O&M instructors strategies

 

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Hi Kevin

Do you mind sending me an email please? Or advise on your email?

I have just tried sending you an email to this address, but it has bounced back twice?kevin.hollinger@...

Best Regards,?
Belinda?






On 8 Aug 2024, at 12:29?PM, Belinda O'Connor <beloconnor@...> wrote:

?
?Thank you Kevin! I like the ‘promote’ safety instead of ‘maintain safety’ and would love to chat further!

Best Regards,?
Belinda




On 8 Aug 2024, at 1:01?AM, Laura Bozeman <Laura.bozeman@...> wrote:

?

Excellent point, Kevin.

?

There is so much involved with safety for the O&M specialist during a lesson, instructor positioning, knowing the student (how they move, how quickly they move) in addition to what we teach about safety.

?

Best,

Laura

?

Laura Bozeman, PhD, COMS, CLVT

Professor & Graduate Program Director:

Vision Studies

Chair: School for Global Inclusion and Social Development

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Laura.bozeman@...

Cell: 781-588-4274

Fax: 617-287-7787

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...>
Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:02 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [OandM] Low vision O&M instructors strategies

CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER

Good morning, happy to engage in the conversation as I have had over 50 interns in my summer program but I am not a university supervisor or professor. I will encourage you though to consider the language of “maintain“ safety as that the best we can do is “promote” it!- I feel an instructor should never tell a learner that if they do “X, Y, Z they will be safe”

I have seen numerous times when a traveler has done everything absolutely perfect in terms of strategies and alignment and so on and yet a close call happens or an injury occurred. That includes one of my students getting hit by a car. We promote safety.

Also, I had interns with low vision and blindness and they implemented many strategies they learned at their university.?

I also had to seek professional development for my staff to learn those strategies because they were not known to us.

Kevin?

?

~ ~ ~

Kevin Hollinger

CATIS, COMS, NBCT-ENS, TVI

Francis Howell School District

kevin.hollinger@...

636-851-6143 office

636-851-6030?fax



On Aug 6, 2024, at 11:01?PM, Belinda O'Connor <beloconnor@...> wrote:

?

?Hi Laura,

?

It’s wonderful to hear from you noting your experience in this area as a university instructor and participation in the referred research. Thank you for responding!?

?

The below is very helpful and if you are willing, I would very much like to delve deeper.

?

I am particularly interested in examples of what it might look like where it is ‘perceived’ or ‘determined’ the student instructor has not maintained client safety. What are some examples that safety has not been maintained? How has that been communicated to the student instructor and what actions were subsequently employed? Is there a remediation action or period? Does the student fail a subject or a competency or the course? How are reasonable adjustments addressed in the course and practical placement where the student is learning? Eg, a student and the instructor may not know at the outset of the course what reasonable adjustments are needed. There may be an event which then triggers the need for a reasonable adjustment. How is that addressed? Or is the student just deemed due to that event not being able to maintain client safety?

?

What if one supervisor thinks the student instructor is maintaining safety (or has not raised it as an issue) but another supervisor based on the same thing, says safety is not being maintained??

?

I would love to have a meeting with you sometime if you are willing? Or happy to receive other resources from you.

?

Best Regards,?

Belinda?



On 7 Aug 2024, at 6:57?AM, Laura Bozeman <Laura.bozeman@...> wrote:

?

Hi Belinda,

I can respond from my experience with 5 universities. I am speaking for myself. You mentioned the Griffin-Shirley et al research and I am glad to be a part of the research team.

?

As you know, anyone can apply to an O&M program regardless of disability. Regarding safety, I?expect the student instructor to keep themselves and the person they are teaching safe in a dynamic environment-in all environments. They are assessed (in the hands-on course) informally each day and formally, at intervals throughout the course. I?have had people who are fully sighted with no other disabilities who could not do this. I?have had people with blindness or low vision who could. How?they monitor grip, cane position, and overall safety, etc. may be different.

?

In the universities where I have worked, we did not ask someone with low vision to undergo any assessments that we did not require for all applicants. Among other results of our research, being a competent traveler was noted to be necessary.

?

We would talk with the applicant, all applicants, about what is expected in the curriculum and that particular course.

?

I hope that is helpful.

?

Best,

Laura

?

Laura Bozeman, PhD, COMS, CLVT

Professor and Director: Vision Studies

Chair: School for Global Inclusion and Social Development

UMass Boston

Laura.bozeman@...

781-588-4274

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Belinda O'Connor <beloconnor@...>
Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 10:47 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [OandM] Low vision O&M instructors strategies

?

CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER

Hello orientation and mobility brains trust!

?

?

I would be grateful for a discussion with individuals who can provide me with advice about strategies O&M instructors (COMS) with low vision would use to maintain the safety of their clients when delivering itinerant services particularly new travel routes.

?

I am also interested in the feedback that students would receive from their placement supervisors as to what it means to maintain client safety. How that is addressed through university/ COMS (ACVREP) assessment criteria to determine if/ when a student has met competency.

?

Obviously, I understand and affirm an orientation and mobility instructor must be able to demonstrate they can maintain the safety of the client. However there seems to be a very broad application of what this might mean. Is there any assessment done prior to a vision impaired person undertaking a course to determine if they can maintain a client safety? (Not from what I’ve read) If there has been an incident where it is perceived a clients safety may not have been maintained, how is that addressed? (There seems to be anecdotal stories)

?

Currently I am undertaking postgraduate study in Australia to graduate as an orientation and mobility specialist and subsequently to sit the COMS exam.

?

I was born with low vision and am a bioptic driver for over eight years.?

?

In Australia, we only have one person with vision impairment working as a COMS. We have had only a handful of other vision impaired people who have attempted to become an orientation and mobility specialist. However, in my discussions with some of them, some supervisors and university staff, there seems to be a general consensus that vision impaired people are not able to maintain the safety of clients. To me this seems to be a lack of familiarity of how things can be done and are being done.

?

?

Your insights would be greatly appreciated please?

?

?

Note: I have read the recent study and been in contact with Dr Griffin-Shirley and Dr Bradley Blair. I’ve also been reviewing Dr Sauerburger’s work on road crossings.

?

?

Best Regards,?

Belinda O'Connor - DLI
Churchill Fellow 2022 "The NRMA - ACT Road Safety Trust Churchill Fellowship to identify success factors and barriers for low vision and telescopic glasses driving”?
Bioptic Drivers Australia (BDA)

Email:?beloconnor@...
LinkedIn:?https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaoconnor1/
Blog:?



I acknowledge that I live and?work on Ngunnawal?Country?of the Kulin Nations and pay?my respects to First Nations?Elders past?and present.?Sovereignty of the lands and?waters across the continent?has never?been ceded, and?this is and always will be?Aboriginal and Torres Strait?Islander land.

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Re: Low vision O&M instructors strategies

 

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?Thank you Kevin! I like the ‘promote’ safety instead of ‘maintain safety’ and would love to chat further!

Best Regards,?
Belinda




On 8 Aug 2024, at 1:01?AM, Laura Bozeman <Laura.bozeman@...> wrote:

?

Excellent point, Kevin.

?

There is so much involved with safety for the O&M specialist during a lesson, instructor positioning, knowing the student (how they move, how quickly they move) in addition to what we teach about safety.

?

Best,

Laura

?

Laura Bozeman, PhD, COMS, CLVT

Professor & Graduate Program Director:

Vision Studies

Chair: School for Global Inclusion and Social Development

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Laura.bozeman@...

Cell: 781-588-4274

Fax: 617-287-7787

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?

?

?

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of HOLLINGER, KEVIN via groups.io <kevin.hollinger@...>
Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:02 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [OandM] Low vision O&M instructors strategies

CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER

Good morning, happy to engage in the conversation as I have had over 50 interns in my summer program but I am not a university supervisor or professor. I will encourage you though to consider the language of “maintain“ safety as that the best we can do is “promote” it!- I feel an instructor should never tell a learner that if they do “X, Y, Z they will be safe”

I have seen numerous times when a traveler has done everything absolutely perfect in terms of strategies and alignment and so on and yet a close call happens or an injury occurred. That includes one of my students getting hit by a car. We promote safety.

Also, I had interns with low vision and blindness and they implemented many strategies they learned at their university.?

I also had to seek professional development for my staff to learn those strategies because they were not known to us.

Kevin?

?

~ ~ ~

Kevin Hollinger

CATIS, COMS, NBCT-ENS, TVI

Francis Howell School District

kevin.hollinger@...

636-851-6143 office

636-851-6030?fax



On Aug 6, 2024, at 11:01?PM, Belinda O'Connor <beloconnor@...> wrote:

?

?Hi Laura,

?

It’s wonderful to hear from you noting your experience in this area as a university instructor and participation in the referred research. Thank you for responding!?

?

The below is very helpful and if you are willing, I would very much like to delve deeper.

?

I am particularly interested in examples of what it might look like where it is ‘perceived’ or ‘determined’ the student instructor has not maintained client safety. What are some examples that safety has not been maintained? How has that been communicated to the student instructor and what actions were subsequently employed? Is there a remediation action or period? Does the student fail a subject or a competency or the course? How are reasonable adjustments addressed in the course and practical placement where the student is learning? Eg, a student and the instructor may not know at the outset of the course what reasonable adjustments are needed. There may be an event which then triggers the need for a reasonable adjustment. How is that addressed? Or is the student just deemed due to that event not being able to maintain client safety?

?

What if one supervisor thinks the student instructor is maintaining safety (or has not raised it as an issue) but another supervisor based on the same thing, says safety is not being maintained??

?

I would love to have a meeting with you sometime if you are willing? Or happy to receive other resources from you.

?

Best Regards,?

Belinda?



On 7 Aug 2024, at 6:57?AM, Laura Bozeman <Laura.bozeman@...> wrote:

?

Hi Belinda,

I can respond from my experience with 5 universities. I am speaking for myself. You mentioned the Griffin-Shirley et al research and I am glad to be a part of the research team.

?

As you know, anyone can apply to an O&M program regardless of disability. Regarding safety, I?expect the student instructor to keep themselves and the person they are teaching safe in a dynamic environment-in all environments. They are assessed (in the hands-on course) informally each day and formally, at intervals throughout the course. I?have had people who are fully sighted with no other disabilities who could not do this. I?have had people with blindness or low vision who could. How?they monitor grip, cane position, and overall safety, etc. may be different.

?

In the universities where I have worked, we did not ask someone with low vision to undergo any assessments that we did not require for all applicants. Among other results of our research, being a competent traveler was noted to be necessary.

?

We would talk with the applicant, all applicants, about what is expected in the curriculum and that particular course.

?

I hope that is helpful.

?

Best,

Laura

?

Laura Bozeman, PhD, COMS, CLVT

Professor and Director: Vision Studies

Chair: School for Global Inclusion and Social Development

UMass Boston

Laura.bozeman@...

781-588-4274

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Belinda O'Connor <beloconnor@...>
Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 10:47 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [OandM] Low vision O&M instructors strategies

?

CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER

Hello orientation and mobility brains trust!

?

?

I would be grateful for a discussion with individuals who can provide me with advice about strategies O&M instructors (COMS) with low vision would use to maintain the safety of their clients when delivering itinerant services particularly new travel routes.

?

I am also interested in the feedback that students would receive from their placement supervisors as to what it means to maintain client safety. How that is addressed through university/ COMS (ACVREP) assessment criteria to determine if/ when a student has met competency.

?

Obviously, I understand and affirm an orientation and mobility instructor must be able to demonstrate they can maintain the safety of the client. However there seems to be a very broad application of what this might mean. Is there any assessment done prior to a vision impaired person undertaking a course to determine if they can maintain a client safety? (Not from what I’ve read) If there has been an incident where it is perceived a clients safety may not have been maintained, how is that addressed? (There seems to be anecdotal stories)

?

Currently I am undertaking postgraduate study in Australia to graduate as an orientation and mobility specialist and subsequently to sit the COMS exam.

?

I was born with low vision and am a bioptic driver for over eight years.?

?

In Australia, we only have one person with vision impairment working as a COMS. We have had only a handful of other vision impaired people who have attempted to become an orientation and mobility specialist. However, in my discussions with some of them, some supervisors and university staff, there seems to be a general consensus that vision impaired people are not able to maintain the safety of clients. To me this seems to be a lack of familiarity of how things can be done and are being done.

?

?

Your insights would be greatly appreciated please?

?

?

Note: I have read the recent study and been in contact with Dr Griffin-Shirley and Dr Bradley Blair. I’ve also been reviewing Dr Sauerburger’s work on road crossings.

?

?

Best Regards,?

Belinda O'Connor - DLI
Churchill Fellow 2022 "The NRMA - ACT Road Safety Trust Churchill Fellowship to identify success factors and barriers for low vision and telescopic glasses driving”?
Bioptic Drivers Australia (BDA)

Email:?beloconnor@...
LinkedIn:?https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaoconnor1/
Blog:?



I acknowledge that I live and?work on Ngunnawal?Country?of the Kulin Nations and pay?my respects to First Nations?Elders past?and present.?Sovereignty of the lands and?waters across the continent?has never?been ceded, and?this is and always will be?Aboriginal and Torres Strait?Islander land.

?



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