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SOMA "LIVE" online conference -- you aint seen ANYTHING like this!
Hi everyone! I¡¯ve never been more excited about an O&M conference than I am about the ¡°LIVE¡± online SOMA O&M conference December 14-15, 2020 (next Friday is the deadline for the Early-Bird
By Dona Sauerburger · #274 ·
Re: Stop saying the toddler is "unwilling" to use a cane-
Hi Grace Here is the link to the video https://youtu.be/IIqHfmDrph0 And here is the article I wrote it¡¯s on page three https://www.hipcil.org/media/newsletter/hipcil-newsletter-summer-2020.pdf I was
By douglas gilbert · #273 ·
Re: Stop saying the toddler is "unwilling" to use a cane-
Hi David: Who are you asking this question to? I'm happy to receive this information- you can send to me directly - if you are unable to share on this list - info@... Thanks! Grace Dr.
By Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS <gambrose@...> · #272 ·
Re: Stop saying the toddler is "unwilling" to use a cane-
I would like to share a video form a YouTube channel I¡¯ve subscribed to. The video has a brief history oh the white cane and several interviews with cane travelers. Any objections? Doug Gilbert PS.
By douglas gilbert · #271 ·
Stop saying the toddler is "unwilling" to use a cane-
The cane is a safety device. Like a seat belt - it must be employed when the child is blind. A two-year-old can no more be unwilling to use a cane, than be unwilling to use a seat belt. If a child
By Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS <gambrose@...> · #270 ·
Looking for OM resources/contacts in Las Vegas area for College student.
Good day, I have a College student transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas . 1515 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119 arriving around August 18th in the state. She is a long cane user
By Robertson, Meg (MCB) · #269 ·
Arkansas AER Virtual Conference: Building a Stronger Vision in 20/20
T he Arkansas chapter of AER will be hosting their annual conference on September 17-18, 2020. Please join us for our virtual conference as we are ¡°Building a Stronger Vision in 20/20". We are
By Whitney · #268 ·
Re: Should we change the definition of independent walking?
Hi Chris: I posted your words of support, because men like you with credibility, status and influence in O&M can substantially improve the quality of life for children born blind and mobility visually
By Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS <gambrose@...> · #267 ·
Re: Should we change the definition of independent walking?
Grace, Though the last message was sent to you privately as a personal encouragement; very grateful that you continue to bring new ideas and concepts to the field to consider as options for those we
By Chris Tabb · #266 ·
Should we change the definition of independent walking?
________________________________ Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:56 AM To: Grace Ambrose Subject: Re: [OandM] Should we change the definition of independent walking? Continuing to enjoy your
By Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS <gambrose@...> · #265 ·
New resource for remote instruction (tactile intersections)
Terrific idea for product that works for remote instruction from LightHouse for the Blind - San Francisco Bay Area Would be great if these could also be available in downloadable format so that folks
By Chris Tabb · #264 ·
Distance Learning for Assistive Technology Skills: 2 minute video
Learn how BVI students can learn assistive technology gestures using fun & engaging games, at home or at school. You can customize remotely, and monitor their progress remotely. WATCH NOW AT:
By Marty Schultz · #263 ·
Should we change the definition of independent walking?
I have so many families request belt canes explain they would like a belt cane, because although their children are "walking" "able to walk" meant "he will fall or hit is head if something is in front
By Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS <gambrose@...> · #262 ·
Webinar - Supporting People with Vision Impairments in Automated Vehicles
Someone just sent me info on this webinar on a project titled Supporting People with Vision Impairments in Automated Vehicles. I hadn't heard anything about the project.? Seems like something many
By Janet M. Barlow · #261 ·
Sunday is SOMA Deadline for Call for Papers!
Hi everyone! Our ¡°LIVE¡± Online SOMA conference is December 14-15, 2020, and folks are getting excited ¨C it¡¯s so gratifying to see what happens when O&Ms get their creative juices going! I just
By Dona Sauerburger · #260 ·
Feeling through experience
Thought I would forward this for those who want any accessible features you have to pay attention to the special links. Why this is I do not know I am not affiliated with them but as someone who has
By amanda stine · #259 ·
No Internet? No problem - Watch this 1 minute video on distance learning
Watch this brief video on how to use ObjectiveEd with students who have no Internet access, or in the car or outside. WATCH NOW AT: https://youtu.be/39Orb41ENyc --Marty Schultz President, ObjectiveEd
By Marty Schultz · #258 ·
"Visionary" Shirt Fundraiser
There is still time to snatch up your ¡°Visionary¡± shirt to support Arkansas AER! https://www.customink.com/ fundraising/ buildingstrongervisionin2020 (
By Whitney · #257 ·
BBC News: Uber: Taxi refusals make man feel 'second-class citizen'
I saw this on the BBC News App and thought you should see it: Uber: Taxi refusals make man feel 'second-class citizen' Dan Williams says he and guide dog Zodiac have been refused taxi rides more than
By douglas gilbert · #256 ·
Your time saving gift from the Allied Independence community
Hi friends!! How would it feel to be able to consistently teach impactful lessons, even when you didn't have time to plan? Some leaders in our community created 8 REMOTE LESSON PLANS so you always
By Kassandra Maloney Heil · #255 ·