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Hello, Does anyone on this listserv have an accessible (works with Fusion) for O and M and students with multiple disabilities that they are willing to share? Or a template that you can use for O and

Karen, You may want to reference a draft position paper from AER’s Orientation and Mobility Division; see the attachment… ? — Christopher J. Tabb, M.A., COMS chris@... Mobile:

?Chris NAILED it! There are indeed laws in many states about who can use a white cane – when simulating blindness to train new O&Ms or refresh our own skills, the issue often comes up as to

Hi All. Could you please remind me where I can find information regarding our view of how paras may be used for O&M? May they be used for inside skills under the direction of a COMS? Thank you for

Honestly, I don't think there's any legislation addressing who can or can't use a white cane. The issue seems to me to be whether cost of training could be provided. Interesting question, though. In

Hi Pat, The laws vary for each state. Some states indicate that an individual must have vision loss, while others specifically require the level of legal blindness. If you are in a state that require

Hi Everyone, I am being asked to provide a white cane and training to someone who is not legally blind but does struggle with functional blindness in bright lighting. Is it legal for someone who is

Thanks Diane; that's a possibility. It would take awhile for me to put that together (and receive permission to post student videos) - but perhaps something to look into! Please send me your contact

Jenny, Would you like to share your information on Paths to Technology under the O&M page? Thanks, Diane

Hi, Brandi, Yes, I would love to share with all! However, it's a little tricky to do that in this format/platform. I had presented on this topic at the SOMA conference and I think that sharing some

I would love to hear some of your ideas in this area as well. Would you be comfortable sharing to the group? [Business Card with graphic of sunshine and rays. Includes my name and title with BPS as

Carly, I have plenty of music, music/movement, and vibrotactile-related suggestions you may find helpful. Feel free to reach out via email if you'd like to connect on that! Jenny Pelletier, COMS and

I happen to live in NYC, and I can tell you that the city disregards accessibility laws with total impunity because it is cheaper for them to pay nominal fines for non-compliance than to spend

From Gene Bourquin Although it is true, that municipalities are required to have a transition plan, nothing in current law requires anyone to install an APS except the requirements in the New PROWAG

Rosemary, I have also been told that APS installation is too expensive. If you break it down installing a new plus intersection will cost around one million dollars. APS will cost roughly $10,000 or

Rosemary, it’s the law - our public rights of way MUST be made accessible. I have had traffic engineers say that if they make it accessible for one, they’re going to have to do it for everybody

Hi everyone I am trying to have an APS installed for several of my clients.. however I was told they are too expensive. Does anyone know of a grant that will pay for this ? ?I understand that there

Thanks Amy and Maggie! A student in a my class asked me bc the hospital she works at is considering one. Thank you KH ~ ~ ~ Kevin Hollinger CATIS, COMS, NBCT-ENS, TVI Francis Howell School

University of Michigan Health Systems had a COMS until recently. Let me know if you would like his contact information. Maggie Winn [email protected]> wrote:

Seattle Children's Hospital may have an O&M on staff who also provides recreational therapy. I can confirm if you would like. Amy T. Parker, EdD & COMS Associate Professor Coordinator, Orientation