Re: Cafeteria Dilemma - College Freshman
Thank you Terrie. My plan is to have 3-4 options when we talk to her and the cafeteria. We do have to work with their resources also. My main goal is to teach independence, as long as she is safe and
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Julie Henry
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Re: Cafeteria Dilemma - College Freshman
This is wonderful, Terrie! Thank you for sharing your personal tips on reaching independence and success in a cafeteria setting. And congratulations on all your degrees. I will gladly accept the hugs.
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Angela Tabb
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Re: Cafeteria Dilemma - College Freshman
Hello everyone, I am a blind 71-year-old who got two BA degrees, a Master¡¯s degree, and a PH.D. This info is relevant only because it shows that I went through a lot of university cafeterias. I got
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Terrie Terlau
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Re: School Liability
Mornin¡¯ You can buy the full Oregon Project<https://www.soesd.k12.or.us/or-project-order/> on their website. The individual booklets contain the full developmental scales across the domains assessed
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HOLLINGER, KEVIN
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Re: School Liability
Hi Kevin Where can i get a copy of the Oregon Project Pre school readiness project? Rosemary gribbin
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Rosemary Gribbin
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Re: School Liability
I'd be very cautious documenting that you/the team is "ensuring safety" - there is a ton of liability in those two words alone. I personally never say those two words b/c trips, bumps, falls, and
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HOLLINGER, KEVIN
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Re: Cafeteria Dilemma - College Freshman
I am not an O&M but as a VRT and a person who is visually impaired, it was always my goal that people do as much for themselves as possible. Not only because it gives them the opportunity for
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amanda stine
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Re: Cafeteria Dilemma - College Freshman
She is hesitant. But I think she can be more independent than she is. I like the bag idea. The cafeteria is laid out the same each day, but items are different. For example the ¡°Special¡± for the
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Julie Henry
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Re: Cafeteria Dilemma - College Freshman
Some people ask that it be put in a bag, like for take-out, or maybe she can bring a cloth bag to be filled. Is she wanting to go get everything herself?? That would seem to be a challenge for a
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Dona Sauerburger
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Cafeteria Dilemma - College Freshman
Hello!? I am an O&M instructor with a client in her first year in college.? Her main mode of travel is with a guide dog.? She is struggling in the cafeteria due to not being able to carry
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Julie Henry
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Re: School Liability
Even though there is an assessment in process, critical needs should be addressed immediately if there is a safety issue during the assessment time to cover everyone's liability I would think- the
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Schmid, Gina J
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Re: School Liability
Check out Safe Toddles mobility belt Nancy D. Miller, LMSW (she/her) Executive Director/CEO VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired 500 Greenwich Street Suite 302 New York, New York 10013
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Nancy D Miller
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School Liability
Hello all, Do any of you have articles or a liability statement about whether a school is covered liability-wise if a young preschooler who is completely blind does not have O&M instruction and falls
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Whitney Matheson
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Re: Emergency Preparedness
Hi Jen!? Yes, I was going to send this to you directly as I KNEW that you're uniquely qualified as an expert in this topic, and then decided to send to the listserv.
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Dona Sauerburger
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Re: Emergency Preparedness
Thanks Dona! I¡¯ve been asked after seeing their presentation at DBI in Ottawa to help them improve their EM/EP programs. I¡¯ll definitely take a look at this! Jen Sent: Friday, August 18, 2023
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Jen
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Emergency Preparedness
Begin forwarded message:
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Dona Sauerburger
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O&M near Kutztown University
Looking for an O&M that could do a familiarization of campus for a new student at Kutztown university in Berks county. Thank you, on behalf of Waleska, wlopezjime@... 267-597-0102 P. Maurie
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MK
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PLI Applications Open
Hello everyone! John here: We at Protactile Language Interpreting National Education Program are excited to welcome applications from interpreters who live in the following nine states: California,
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John Lee Clark
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Canes for wheelchair users
Hi Becky! To find out how long your cane needs to be, you might experiment to see how much warning you need for unexpected hazards and drop-offs with the cane technique you¡¯re using at the speed you
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Dona Sauerburger
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Re: sighted guide
Thanks for speaking up about your experiences, Becky! As you know, O&M is constantly evolving as we learn more of what works, what doesn¡¯t, and adapt to the ever-changing environment. I really
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Kassandra Maloney Heil
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