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Re: cane grip improvements
OTs use a substance that appears like plastic beads and once heated it gels and can be put on a grip and then using the clients had you could form fit it. You could even use a strip to wrap around
By Schmid, Gina J · #1712 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
I was thinking the same thing Michael - rather than a larger grip, something to wrap around to help hold it. Brilliant! ¡ª Dona ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Dona Sauerburger, COMS Certified
By Dona Sauerburger · #1711 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
This is rather a long shot because my experience was from several years ago, and resulted in limited success. I do not have access to the records about it because they were the property of my employer
By Michael Byington · #1710 ·
Re: cane grip improvements
I have this big memory of a workshop I attended where they had some thing that you could form like putty that would dry hard so that you could make it fit the person¡®s hand in the way that would
By Patty Arnold · #1709 ·
Re: Stair markings
Thanks, Meg, for listing the guidelines!! I¡¯d agree -on all stairs. Only had one student request the top step only. If you are in a school district, they most likely have an ADA compliance staff
By Schmid, Gina J · #1708 ·
cane grip improvements
I have two students who have some significant issues with maintaining their grip on the cane handle (rubber golf grip) due in one case to a stroke and in the other case to a muscular condition similar
By Jack Mitchell · #1707 ·
Re: Stair markings
Thanks Meg! This has been an interesting back and forth. Lots of interesting commentary. Ruth Weinrib, M.Ed., MA, COMS R.Weinrib.COMS@... 617.877.9595
By Ruth Weinrib · #1706 ·
Re: Stair markings
Hooray Meg! ¡ª Christopher J. Tabb, M.A., COMS chris@... <mailto:chris@...> Mobile: 512.660.2750 ? Digital Badge Confirmation
By Chris Tabb · #1705 ·
Re: Stair markings
Just as a side note to Michael¡¯s addition of ADAAG, I believe there are different guidance that exist in different states. Like many things, states can go above and beyond a federal standard but
By Chris Tabb · #1704 ·
Re: Stair markings
There is a new rule from the US Access Board which will require contrasted tread edges on stairs Final Rule: Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way The leading
By Meg Robertson · #1703 ·
Re: Stair markings
So far, you have received two differing views from Julie and Ruth. I notice that both views are expressed based on what might happen with a particular student. Julie is writing from her actual
By Michael Byington · #1702 ·
Re: Stair markings
I agree with Julie, All the stairs! Eileen wrote:
By Eileen Dashnaw · #1701 ·
Re: Stair markings
Hi, My experience has been as such: Fluorescent floor paint has worked best. Tape tends to peel up, and can become a trip hazard. It can be personal preference based on the environmental lighting,
By Ruth Weinrib · #1700 ·
Re: Stair markings
ALL of the stairs. I had a high school student with just low enough vision to get around, with the exception of black stairs (with black tactile edges) in a lower light stairwell. He could not see any
By Julie Henry · #1699 ·
Stair markings
Hello, I am a COMS on Boston's north shore. I am curious about what you usually recommend for stair markings in public schools. I have heard of 2 schools of thought: marking the edge of ALL stairs
By Erin Buckley · #1698 ·
Webinar
Announcing an informative webinar The Orientation and Mobility Specialist Association (OMSA) is proud to host the following webinar with CEUs on February 8, 2024. O&M in the DeafBlind World Thursday,
By Eileen Siffermann · #1697 ·
New York
Dear everyone! John here: Flights booked. Hotel rooms reserved. Tuxedo rented. But the shoes--the question of shoes is yet to be resolved. I am excited that we will have a ¡°miniature weather
By John Lee Clark · #1696 ·
Barlow Initiative Comment Request
Janet Barlow Initiative Contact Database The intent of this database is to identify Orientation and Mobility professionals (including Guide Dog Mobility Instructors) with an interest in Environmental
By Eileen Siffermann · #1695 ·
Laura Bridgman
Dear everyone! John here: Sending another message to let you know that the studio edition has been sold out. But the regular edition stays on sale until Nov. 11 and there is no limit to how many
By John Lee Clark · #1694 ·
Re: materials for lite box
I'm not seeing picture cards in the NEWt kit <amy.scepaniak@...> wrote:
By Rosemary Gribbin · #1693 ·