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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

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

Belinda, You and I have some visual history in common. I am a congenitally legally blind COMS, now semi-retired. I was a bioptic driver up to about three years ago. I stopped driving at that time

Hi Belinda, Please fee free to contact me off list and we can chat. Best, Laura Laura Bozeman, PhD, COMS, CLVT Professor & Graduate Program Director: Vision Studies Chair: School for Global Inclusion

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

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

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

?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

gads, Belinda, that sounds SO frustrating and SO unfair!? My first thought is to wonder "how can these people, who serve B/VI people, be so ignorant and cruel!??! And then I remember, *I* thought the

? ?Thank you Dona, as usual you are providing very useful information. I applaud you in your advocacy efforts and supporting ways for inclusive training. Thank you. I also like your website in

Hi guys! The SOMA O&M conference in Huntsville, Alabama October 26-29, 2024 has shaped into one INCREDIBLE conference, and this week about 4-6 people have been registering every day. That's probably

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

SAVE THE DATE AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS IMC19 will be held in Gujarat, Ahmedabad, India. Conference dates are November 16-19, 2026. Ahmedabad, in western India, is the largest city in the state of

<sigh> Belinda, I hear ya about having supervisors and even O&M colleagues who have doubts that someone with low vision (or no vision) can provide for the safety of their O&M students. Strategies for

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

DeafBlind Leadership NOW Final Edition August 5, 2024 262 signatures Including 5 current DeafBlind HKNC employees And the sole DeafBlind member of the HKS Board of Trustees Contents Introduction The

Hey everyone, John here! The Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University released a statement of support for DeafBlind Leadership NOW. They sent a copy to the chair of Helen Keller Services

DeafBlind Leadership NOW Tenth Edition August 4, 2024 239 signatures as of 8 p.m. Including 5 current DeafBlind HKNC employees And the sole DeafBlind member of the HKS Board of Trustees Contents

Holly, I LOVE your attitude! This might mean a very different approach from when miniature guide horses were first introduced. I was not directly involved and can only pass on third- and fourth- hand

Hi Holly! I just realized that my original question wasn't included in the response I copied to you. Here it is . . .