O&M Assistance in NY
Hi all, I am writing in hopes to get some O&M assistance. I am the O&M Team Lead for Braille Institute. I have been contacted by an individual from Rego Park, NY (Queens), zip code 11374, requesting
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kkmayes@...
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FW: [Leadership] Please Review and Share - Floating Bus Stops are Not Safe, and Should Not be Used
This was sent to me by my friend Ardis, a leader in ACB. Beezy may be circulating it as well, but I had not seen it before receiving it today. My community is already experimenting with bike lanes
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Michael Byington
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Re: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome info
Thanks so much for the resources on this topic. I'll search around for the video. It will help as I move forward for an assessment. Thank you O&M Family!! Aloha Amy [email protected]> wrote:
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Amy Downard
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Re: Risk Assessment
Thank you for sharing that resource Melanie! -- Sent from iPhone Chris Tabb chris@... 512.660.2750
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Chris Tabb
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Re: Risk Assessment
Hi Robyn,? I recalled looking for one of these in the past and found this form online, which I think covers the bases. https://www.physio-pedia.com/Falls_Risk_Assessment_Tool_(FRAT) Melanie Hughes
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Melanie Hughes
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Re: Certified O&M instruction
I have seen an O&M in an internship sign an IEP (not allowed, at least in Texas). I really hope the answer to your questions are all no. But what I¡¯ve seen is that cane technique is being taught by
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Julie Henry
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Re: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome info
There was a WONDERFUL webinar a few months ago on the Charles Bonnet Syndrome that might help you, Amy, if this is similar as Chris suggested. Chris, can you find the link to that recording? If not,
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Dona Sauerburger
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Certified O&M instruction
Hi, I was wondering how the shortage of Certified O&M Specialists is effecting the instruction for students who are blind/low vision across the USA? Are states letting people work under a Temporary
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TRINA BOYD-PRATT
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Re: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome info
Hi Amy, A few general resources attached. Here is one summary list from one of the articles (in some ways, seems similar to Charles Bonnet Syndrome, e.g. "When symptoms of AIWS are transient and not
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Chris Tabb
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome info
Hi Friends, I just received a referral request on this syndrome that is neurological and temporary. Any VI/O&M supports? Aloha Amy
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Amy Downard
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Re: Risk Assessment
Hi Robyn, Two possible thing that may be helpful¡ First one is on the total other end of the age spectrum, though there may be some helpful resources in the mix,
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Chris Tabb
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Risk Assessment
Reaching out to see if any of my colleagues have a risk assessment template, protocol or resources... specifically for fall risks- both for the individual and environmental. Prior, our PT conducted a
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Robyn Casillas
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South Houston School OMS Need
Hey everyone, This is such a powerfully strong community here and I am just in awe every step of the way on how you all support one another. I'm so grateful to be here! I just learned about a
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mandi.rivera@...
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Re: changing guide animal perceptions
actually, there are two organizations in the U.S. now training guide and service mini horses. 1. Cheval Assistants and Leaders International 2. Equine Eyes -- by Holly Fisher You can find them on
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Josh Kennedy
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Re: changing guide animal perceptions
Good evening, I find this post a very interesting as a dog guide user myself. A conversation that popped in my mind while reading both posts is there a couple of companies working on actually making a
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Sharon Zenger
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Re: changing guide animal perceptions
Good evening: I don¡¯t see this happening ¨C although the ¡°guide horse¡± is recognized within the American¡¯s ADA, which is the only legislation that allows it. Guide horses are not readily
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Jen
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changing guide animal perceptions
hi, Is there anyone on this list, besides me, who would be willing to work on the following when it comes to guide animals... also, I have a document that I wrote, on how to bond with your mini guide
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Josh Kennedy
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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Jack Mitchell
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
Thanks ! Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 3:44 PM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations Caution, external email. Julie, You can
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Julie Henry
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
Thank you! Julie Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations You don't often get email from
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Julie Henry
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