The New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) is hiring an O&M Specialist in the Valhalla, NY office. Please see the link below for additional information.?
Mobility Instructor:?
Applicaitons are due 2/13/24 and the salary range is $63106 to $80248?annually. You do not need to be certified by ACVREP for this position.?
Thank you,
Madison Nizolek, COMS, CVRT
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Thank you very much for this interesting post.? I’m passing it along to the CHT who worked with me at the Univ. of New Mexico to strengthen my recoviering Radial Head bone. Coby Livingstone, OTR/L, CPSW CVRT Albuquerque ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Robert T. Sirvage Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12:36 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [OandM] Strengthening forearms, wrists and hands ? As someone who was born and raised in Canada where one can't escape hockey,? I do know quite a few things about how to build these muscles needed for cane handling.? ?? ?Among muscles on the arm that are important for such tasks are?brachioradialis, supinator, pronator teres, and pronator quadratus.? ?There is image of it can be found on google.?? As objective behind developing one's ability to handle a hockey stick is not limited to the need to carry it around asone skate around the rink but also to handle puck and shoot.? It might surprise some that precision shots do not rely on biceps that much but rather these forearm muscles and wrist.? ?Granted that those objectives are different from objectives of handling cane but both pretty much use same muscles.?? I can recall few exercise?I did as hockey player.? 1). hold the top of the stick, lift at front of you outward, suspend it horizontally, try to rotate the stick around a few times..? ?it is a bit challenging with the blade being at the other end.? 2) Hold stick with both of your hands..? ?While both arm outstretch?fully front of you and lift the stick toward you using only wrist without bending your elbow?few time.?? 3) Without stick..? sometimes the coach or trainer.. would ask me to present lift and suspend my arms outstretched in front of me (same as above but without stick). And have my both hands to sign 'Five' then 'S' really quickly for a period of time.? Be sure that eblow?don't bend.? ?(FIVE as being each fingers being open and fully spread out / S as fully closed fist)? ?Try it.. You will feel your forearm stiff up in no time.? And some handling is not entirely a matter of building muscles but also teaching one's mind on how to coordinate.? ?Sometimes we would use object that are much more flimsy and harder to control on ice other than a puck like a light tennis ball.? ? Chopping between it as it and you move across the surface together.? Chopping instead of pushing it.? ?Even some would practice blindfold on to teach one's mind how do that without looking down.? ?One should get a sense of where the puck?is based on ongoing movement and feeling of it contacting both sides of one's blade.? Crisscrossing around a set of orange?cones.? ?BTW,? looking down while playing ice hockey is a big no no for one's personal safety.? I stopped playing hockey for quite a few years before I start using cane.? And when I do, I can feel the sensation as these muscles have left largely unused for many years and evoked many good memories.? Of course, I have to tell myself to use one hand instead of two this time..? Feeling surface instead of puck. LOY.?? Of course, I am not suggesting a game of hockey.. But there are equipment that can be used as part of exercise...? Hockey stick in my day used to be heavier as made of?wood...? and instead of playing on ice..? one can use something else like flat felt material, Nerf block or anyway that would work along where one is at physically.??something that would at least slide around a smooth floor.? ?One can invent different kinds of games to make it fun.? ? ? On Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 8:52?AM Julie Henry <jhenry@...> wrote: For my student our PT suggested hand weights and doing modified pushups. I also gave him a plastic tray and had him hold it with just his one hand (not the full arm typical way I usually teach students) with nothing on it. As he was able to strengthen that wrist I started adding things to the tray (like my keys and cell phone – slowly added weight). He needed the strength for both his cane and using his Perkins Braillewriter. Both my CTSVI and I worked with him on it. Between the two of us, we got his wrist strength up fairly quickly. ? Julie Henry O&M Specialist 411 W. Front | Tyler, TX | 75702 O: 903.590.4356 
? ? ? ? Hello all,
I have a young student who hold her cane in front of her either with both hands in a fist wrapped around it sideways (sort of like she is holding a drink can) or fisted with her palm facing down.? When I remind the student to change to the proper grip, she will do it for a few seconds, but always reverts back to the more preferred grip.? When I spoke to the OT, she suggested that it might be due to weakness in the wrists and arms but wasn't sure of ways to strengthen these particular muscles other than for her to spend time lying on her stomach and propping herself up on her forearms, such as playing games or doing a sorting activity.? Does anyone know of other ways to strengthen the muscles so that it is possible to hold the cane with a proper grip???
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Re: Strengthening forearms, wrists and hands
-Robert?
As someone who was born and raised in Canada where one can't escape hockey,? I do know quite a few things about how to build these muscles needed for cane handling.? ?? ?Among muscles on the arm that are important for such tasks are?brachioradialis, supinator, pronator teres, and pronator quadratus.? ?There is image of it can be found on google.??
As objective behind developing one's ability to handle a hockey stick is not limited to the need to carry it around asone skate around the rink but also to handle puck and shoot.? It might surprise some that precision shots do not rely on biceps that much but rather these forearm muscles and wrist.? ?Granted that those objectives are different from objectives of handling cane but both pretty much use same muscles.??
I can recall few exercise?I did as hockey player.? 1). hold the top of the stick, lift at front of you outward, suspend it horizontally, try to rotate the stick around a few times..? ?it is a bit challenging with the blade being at the other end.?
2) Hold stick with both of your hands..? ?While both arm outstretch?fully front of you and lift the stick toward you using only wrist without bending your elbow?few time.??
3) Without stick..? sometimes the coach or trainer.. would ask me to present lift and suspend my arms outstretched in front of me (same as above but without stick). And have my both hands to sign 'Five' then 'S' really quickly for a period of time.? Be sure that eblow?don't bend.? ?(FIVE as being each fingers being open and fully spread out / S as fully closed fist)? ?Try it.. You will feel your forearm stiff up in no time.?
And some handling is not entirely a matter of building muscles but also teaching one's mind on how to coordinate.? ?Sometimes we would use object that are much more flimsy and harder to control on ice other than a puck like a light tennis ball.? ? Chopping between it as it and you move across the surface together.? Chopping instead of pushing it.? ?Even some would practice blindfold on to teach one's mind how do that without looking down.? ?One should get a sense of where the puck?is based on ongoing movement and feeling of it contacting both sides of one's blade.? Crisscrossing around a set of orange?cones.? ?BTW,? looking down while playing ice hockey is a big no no for one's personal safety.?
I stopped playing hockey for quite a few years before I start using cane.? And when I do, I can feel the sensation as these muscles have left largely unused for many years and evoked many good memories.? Of course, I have to tell myself to use one hand instead of two this time..? Feeling surface instead of puck. LOY.??
Of course, I am not suggesting a game of hockey.. But there are equipment that can be used as part of exercise...? Hockey stick in my day used to be heavier as made of?wood...? and instead of playing on ice..? one can use something else like flat felt material, Nerf block or anyway that would work along where one is at physically.??something that would at least slide around a smooth floor.? ?One can invent different kinds of games to make it fun.? ?
On Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 8:52?AM Julie Henry < jhenry@...> wrote:
For my student our PT suggested hand weights and doing modified pushups. I also gave him a plastic tray and had him hold it with just his one hand (not the full arm typical way I usually teach students) with nothing on it. As he was able
to strengthen that wrist I started adding things to the tray (like my keys and cell phone – slowly added weight). He needed the strength for both his cane and using his Perkins Braillewriter. Both my CTSVI and I worked with him on it. Between the two of us,
we got his wrist strength up fairly quickly.
?
Julie Henry
O&M Specialist
411 W. Front | Tyler, TX | 75702
O: 903.590.4356
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?
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Hello all,
I have a young student who hold her cane in front of her either with both hands in a fist wrapped around it sideways (sort of like she is holding a drink can) or fisted with her palm facing down.? When I remind the student to change to the proper grip, she
will do it for a few seconds, but always reverts back to the more preferred grip.? When I spoke to the OT, she suggested that it might be due to weakness in the wrists and arms but wasn't sure of ways to strengthen these particular muscles other than for her
to spend time lying on her stomach and propping herself up on her forearms, such as playing games or doing a sorting activity.? Does anyone know of other ways to strengthen the muscles so that it is possible to hold the cane with a proper grip???
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Thank you all for your comments.? I found all of these helpful and will look into more detail.
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Re: SOMA deadline NEXT WEEK for O&M Conference Call for Papers!
Fabulous, Shaun!! ?If you need more time, you can get it in by the end of the week would be fine — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind www.sauerburger.org
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I hope to submit a proposal by close of play today re: our pilot with WeWalk to test their range of products but particularly their AIMS (Artificial
Intelligence Mobility) data collection which could provide remote/virtual data on a persons performance while using a cane. I have attached some detail and will endeavour to submit full proposal later today following more development and testing work with
WeWalk at our Midlands centre. I hope that’s acceptable as we are excited about the potential of this partnership and an opportunity to share the learning.
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Subject: [OandM] SOMA deadline NEXT WEEK for O&M Conference Call for Papers!
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Happy new year, everyone!? If you made a resolution to send us your ideas for a presentation at the SOMA O&M conference in Huntsville, Alabama October 26-29, YOU HAVE LESS THAN A WEEK TO DO IT!??
The deadline is Wednesday, January 10 - the link is below.? If you want to send your ideas/proposal but can't have it ready by Wednesday, let me know.
As usual, the program will emphasize hands-on experiences and practical information, like we had last year (see a list of the amazing activities?).??
So put on your thinking cap and come up with some ideas for sharing at the conference.?
NEVER PRESENTED BEFORE AND HAVE SOME IDEAS TO SHARE?? Great -- SOMA is the best place to do it!? We can provide a mentor to help you get ready, and our participants are always eager to learn and especially appreciate newbies and
their perspectives.
NOT SURE YOU'RE GOING?? Don't let that stop you from sending us your proposal!? By the end of the month we will let you know if your ideas are accepted, and you have another few weeks to figure out whether you can come.
More information about the conference and its site are at?
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I would start with the customer service representative for the child healthcare insurance. Most likely physician must make a referral to a specialty clinic such as OT department at Vanderbilt University.
Coby Livingstone, OTR/L, VRT NADBA, Secretary
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I would definitely be interested in this! Can you please share the specifics on where we can find more information?
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For my student our PT suggested hand weights and doing modified pushups. I also gave him a plastic tray and had him hold it with just his one hand (not the full arm typical way I usually teach students) with nothing on it. As he was able
to strengthen that wrist I started adding things to the tray (like my keys and cell phone – slowly added weight). He needed the strength for both his cane and using his Perkins Braillewriter. Both my CTSVI and I worked with him on it. Between the two of us,
we got his wrist strength up fairly quickly.
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Julie Henry
O&M Specialist
411 W. Front | Tyler, TX | 75702
O: 903.590.4356
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Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 1:39 PM
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Subject: [OandM] Strengthening forearms, wrists and hands
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Hello all,
I have a young student who hold her cane in front of her either with both hands in a fist wrapped around it sideways (sort of like she is holding a drink can) or fisted with her palm facing down.? When I remind the student to change to the proper grip, she
will do it for a few seconds, but always reverts back to the more preferred grip.? When I spoke to the OT, she suggested that it might be due to weakness in the wrists and arms but wasn't sure of ways to strengthen these particular muscles other than for her
to spend time lying on her stomach and propping herself up on her forearms, such as playing games or doing a sorting activity.? Does anyone know of other ways to strengthen the muscles so that it is possible to hold the cane with a proper grip???
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Re: Strengthening forearms, wrists and hands
I would definitely be interested in this! Can you please share the specifics on where we can find more information?
?
Thanks!
?
Joanna Credeur,
M.Ed., M.A., COMS
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Tennessee School for the Blind
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike ??Nashville, TN 37214
O: (615) 231-7443 ??F: (615) 871-9312
C: (337) 842-8977
Joanna.Credeur@...
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“Creating Contributing, Participating Members of Society”
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-- Joanna Credeur, M.Ed., M.A., COMS
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Tennessee School for the Blind
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike ??Nashville, TN 37214
O: (615) 231-7443 ??F: (615) 871-9312
C: (337) 842-8977
Joanna.Credeur@...
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“Creating Contributing, Participating Members of Society”
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Re: SOMA deadline NEXT WEEK for O&M Conference Call for Papers!
Dear Dona,
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I hope to submit a proposal by close of play today re: our pilot with WeWalk to test their range of products but particularly their AIMS (Artificial
Intelligence Mobility) data collection which could provide remote/virtual data on a persons performance while using a cane. I have attached some detail and will endeavour to submit full proposal later today following more development and testing work with
WeWalk at our Midlands centre. I hope that’s acceptable as we are excited about the potential of this partnership and an opportunity to share the learning.
?
Regards
Shaun
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Head of Rehabilitation Improvement
07771837922
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Sent: Friday, January 5, 2024 9:10 PM
To: O&M Open International listserv <[email protected]>; O&M AER listserv <oandm@...>; aernet@...
Subject: [OandM] SOMA deadline NEXT WEEK for O&M Conference Call for Papers!
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Happy new year, everyone!? If you made a resolution to send us your ideas for a presentation at the SOMA O&M conference in Huntsville, Alabama October 26-29, YOU HAVE LESS THAN A WEEK TO DO IT!??
The deadline is Wednesday, January 10 - the link is below.? If you want to send your ideas/proposal but can't have it ready by Wednesday, let me know.
As usual, the program will emphasize hands-on experiences and practical information, like we had last year (see a list of the amazing activities?).??
So put on your thinking cap and come up with some ideas for sharing at the conference.?
NEVER PRESENTED BEFORE AND HAVE SOME IDEAS TO SHARE?? Great -- SOMA is the best place to do it!? We can provide a mentor to help you get ready, and our participants are always eager to learn and especially appreciate newbies and
their perspectives.
NOT SURE YOU'RE GOING?? Don't let that stop you from sending us your proposal!? By the end of the month we will let you know if your ideas are accepted, and you have another few weeks to figure out whether you can come.
More information about the conference and its site are at?
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Link:??
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Reminder about O&M Focus Groups at ATIA
Dear O&M Specialists, TVIs/COMS, and Colleagues,?
If you are attending the upcoming?Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference in Orlando, Florida, please consider participating in one of APH's?O&M Needs Focus Group Sessions. The sessions will be held in the Boston Room of the Conference Center on Thursday, 01/25/24.
We want to hear directly from you about the specific O&M needs for products and services that can make a significant impact on the community.?Your feedback will directly influence the development of tools and technology in this crucial area.
To express our gratitude for your participation, attendees will receive a $5 gift card. Spaces for these focus groups are limited,?so let us know if you would like to?participate?by completing the??to secure your spot on the guest list.?
This opportunity is for professionals who work with students/clients to teach O&M skills. Vendors and others outside of this scope need not apply to participate.
We look forward to talking with you at ATIA.?
Best regards,?
Denise Snow, CPACC, CKM, (she/her)
UX Research Strategist
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Re: Strengthening forearms, wrists and hands
One suggestion: determine if her health insurance would accept a referral to a certified hand therapist. Sometimes this is an OT, and sometimes a PT.
Coby Livingstone
NADBA, Secretary
National Association of deafblind Americans
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Re: Strengthening forearms, wrists and hands
Hi there, W Matheson! ?Is it possible your student doesn’t have good proprioception needed to understand where / how she is holding the cane? ?Dr Sandy Rosen has a way to assess that and address it . . . — Dona ————————— Dona Sauerburger, COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind www.sauerburger.org
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On Jan 9, 2024, at 2:39 PM, wmatheson@... wrote:
?Hello all,
I have a young student who hold her cane in front of her either with both hands in a fist wrapped around it sideways (sort of like she is holding a drink can) or fisted with her palm facing down.? When I remind the student to change to the proper grip, she will do it for a few seconds, but always reverts back to the more preferred grip.? When I spoke to the OT, she suggested that it might be due to weakness in the wrists and arms but wasn't sure of ways to strengthen these particular muscles other than for her to spend time lying on her stomach and propping herself up on her forearms, such as playing games or doing a sorting activity.? Does anyone know of other ways to strengthen the muscles so that it is possible to hold the cane with a proper grip???
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Strengthening forearms, wrists and hands
Hello all,
I have a young student who hold her cane in front of her either with both hands in a fist wrapped around it sideways (sort of like she is holding a drink can) or fisted with her palm facing down.? When I remind the student to change to the proper grip, she will do it for a few seconds, but always reverts back to the more preferred grip.? When I spoke to the OT, she suggested that it might be due to weakness in the wrists and arms but wasn't sure of ways to strengthen these particular muscles other than for her to spend time lying on her stomach and propping herself up on her forearms, such as playing games or doing a sorting activity.? Does anyone know of other ways to strengthen the muscles so that it is possible to hold the cane with a proper grip???
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Hi everyone!? I've lost touch with an O&M in Japan, HiroMe -- does anyone know how to reach her?
Thanks!
-- Dona
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Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
www.sauerburger.org
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Re: cane grip improvements
When I had to wear a brace on my right hand for about 6 months the OT made a brace out of?the polymorph beads. It wa fastened with velcro straps. Evverytime?the brace had to be modified he just put it into hot water and molded the changes.
I think the workshop where people had an opportunity to make modified grips was the SOMA in Chattanooga. Maybe Dona ?Sauerberger or Paul Osen remembers. Perhaps the guy from Louisiana led it.
Weren't we all taught that it was unadvisable to ?fasten the cane to the hand in case of a sticking, fall,etc? I think the 3D guru for O&M is in Charlotte or Raleigh. I Know he presented in Chattanooga.
Dawn Werner
Does anyone know how to use a 3D printer to make a handle build up that fits the student’s most comfortable hand position? One advantage would be the ability to save the design digitally to make replacements and possibly the ability to make improvements digitally.
Also, we are told to teach index finger grip with the most sensitive part of the fingertip on the shaft. Do we have any research on whether feeling vibrations through the entire hand is or isn’t more effective than feeling with just the fingertip? (So that we could provide cushioning for the hand,) On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 12:42?PM Jack Mitchell < jmitchell@...> wrote:
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 to MS.??
I had someone suggest using bicycle handlebar tape to expand the grip.? As I've been looking at options. the thickest tapes also seem to be designed for reducing vibration from the handlebar, but for use on a mobility cane, that'ss something that we would want
to minimize to avoid reducing sensitivity to cane feedback.
Does anyone has recommendations for a particular brand / type of tape.? Or for something else to use to build up the grip a bit or otherwise improve grip on the cane?
Jack
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SOMA deadline NEXT WEEK for O&M Conference Call for Papers!
Happy new year, everyone!? If you
made a resolution to send us your ideas for a presentation at
the SOMA O&M conference in Huntsville, Alabama October
26-29, YOU HAVE LESS THAN A WEEK TO DO IT!??
The deadline is Wednesday, January 10
- the link is below.? If you want to send your ideas/proposal
but can't have it ready by Wednesday, let me know.
As usual, the program will
emphasize hands-on experiences and practical information,
like we had last year (see a list of the amazing activities?).?? So put on your
thinking cap and come up with some ideas for sharing at the
conference.?
NEVER PRESENTED BEFORE AND HAVE
SOME IDEAS TO SHARE?? Great -- SOMA is the best
place to do it!? We can provide a mentor to help you get
ready, and our participants are always eager to learn and
especially appreciate newbies and their perspectives.
NOT SURE YOU'RE GOING?? Don't
let that stop you from sending us your proposal!? By the end
of the month we will let you know if your ideas are
accepted, and you have another few weeks to figure out
whether you can come.
More information about the
conference and its site are at?
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2024
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Should you give a cane to learners with multiple impairments?
It's the age-old question, "Would this learner benefit from a cane?". What starts out as a simple question is actually quite complex when you put it into practice.?
If you've ever wondered if your learner with multiple impairments needs to use a cane, you don't want to miss our upcoming free community workshop. It's happening live next Tuesday, January 9! (A replay is available for ya).?
Melody Brown, Shay Utley, and Chelsea Schumacher will be walking us through a step by step process to determine eligibility, work with team members, and even how to support parents so your learners can generalize their new skills.?
You don't want to miss out on this, especially if you have students with multiple impairments on your caseload. And especially if any of them use wheelchairs. But even if not--you can still equip yourself for when you eventually have learners like that!
Interested? Great! Go secure your free spot here:
I'm happy to answer any questions you have.?
Best, ? Kassy
-- Kassandra Maloney, M.S., COMS CEO, Allied Independence, LLC.?
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Re: cane grip improvements
Does anyone know how to use a 3D printer to make a handle build up that fits the student’s most comfortable hand position? One advantage would be the ability to save the design digitally to make replacements and possibly the ability to make improvements digitally.
Also, we are told to teach index finger grip with the most sensitive part of the fingertip on the shaft. Do we have any research on whether feeling vibrations through the entire hand is or isn’t more effective than feeling with just the fingertip? (So that we could provide cushioning for the hand,)
On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 12:42?PM Jack Mitchell < jmitchell@...> wrote:
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 to MS.??
I had someone suggest using bicycle handlebar tape to expand the grip.? As I've been looking at options. the thickest tapes also seem to be designed for reducing vibration from the handlebar, but for use on a mobility cane, that'ss something that we would want
to minimize to avoid reducing sensitivity to cane feedback.
Does anyone has recommendations for a particular brand / type of tape.? Or for something else to use to build up the grip a bit or otherwise improve grip on the cane?
Jack
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Jack Mitchell, M.S.Ed, COMS, CVRT
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
I am in the office
Monday - Thursday?
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U.S. Access Board Webinar: Designing Accessible Crosswalks (February 1)
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Subject: U.S. Access Board Webinar: Designing Accessible Crosswalks (February 1)
Date: January 5, 2024 at 10:16:56?AM MST
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| U.S. Access Board Webinar: Designing Accessible Crosswalks Crosswalks are a very important part of pedestrian circulation paths, enabling pedestrians to safely cross the vehicular way. It is important that crosswalks be accessible to all pedestrians, including those with disabilities. This webinar will review the requirements in the??for designing accessible crosswalks. The definition and practical meaning of "crosswalk" will be clarified, as well as requirements for indicating when pedestrian crossing is not intended at an intersection. Presenters will outline requirements for curb ramps, blended transitions, and detectable warnings, which provide physical access to the crosswalk; requirements for grade, cross slope, medians, and pedestrian refuge islands, which provide a pedestrian access route through the crosswalk; and requirements for accessible pedestrian signals, which ensure access to information provided by walk indications and pedestrian activated warning devices to pedestrians who are blind or who have low vision. Requirements for crosswalks at roundabouts and channelized turn lanes will also be covered. For more information or to register, visit??All webinars include video remote interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning. Questions can be submitted in advance of the session or can be posed during the live webinar. Webinar attendees can earn continuing education credits. The webinar series is hosted by the??in cooperation with the Board.??of previous Board webinars are available on the site. |
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Envision Conference 2024 Call for Submissions
Just a reminder. Submissions are now being accepted for Envision Conference East, April 11 - 13, 2024, at Salus University, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. All in-person presentations for Clinical Education, Hands-On Workshops, Panel/Symposia courses and Research Abstracts are being considered. I hope you will consider making a program submission. The Submission Deadline is January 31, 2024.
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To find out more, or to submit an abstract, click on the project link below.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.
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Sincerely,
Michael Epp
Envision University
Envision Conference East 2024 website:
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Shaun Basham
Chris Tabb
Michael Epp