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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
By Dona Sauerburger · #1635 ·
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
By Julie Henry · #1634 ·
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
By Schmid, Gina J · #1633 ·
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
By Nancy D Miller · #1632 ·
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
By Whitney Matheson · #1631 ·
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.
By Dona Sauerburger · #1630 ·
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
By Jen · #1629 ·
Emergency Preparedness
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By Dona Sauerburger · #1628 ·
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
By MK · #1627 ·
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,
By John Lee Clark · #1626 ·
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
By Dona Sauerburger · #1625 ·
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
By Kassandra Maloney Heil · #1624 ·
sighted guide
Look this is a real blind person talking to you. I have walked sighted guide by all ages of persons with my tip of my cane pointed in not touching the ground. In my forty something years of honoring
By Becky Frankeberger · #1623 ·
Re: Guide in a motorized wheelchair
[laugh] Anne Evrard (MCQ) reacted to your message: ________________________________ Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 2:05:59 AM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [OandM] Guide in a
By Anne Evrard (MCQ) <anne_evrard@...> · #1622 ·
Re: Guide in a motorized wheelchair
What a fun question! I¡¯ve had learners hold onto the arm of the chair, walking to the side and slightly behind the wheelchair with their free hand on the shaft of their cane with the tip close to
By Kassandra Maloney Heil · #1621 ·
Re: Guide in a motorized wheelchair
wow, Amy, you keep coming up with great questions! I'd say whatever they feel comfortable with.? Walking to the side while holding the handle would seem as safe as walking in the normal position with
By Dona Sauerburger · #1620 ·
Guide in a motorized wheelchair
Hi friends, Here¡¯s one that is interesting. If a school staff person is in a motorized wheelchair and providing human guide to a young student who is blind using a white cane, where¡¯s the
By Amy Downard · #1619 ·
O&M jobs in Virginia
There are two O&M positions open in VA-Fairfax in Northern Virginia and Staunton in the mountains in western Virginia. Both are great areas with a lot to offer!
By Melanie Hughes · #1618 ·
Re: O&M and theatre stages
Jack, great suggestions. I just want to question one of your thoughts. I assume that you are suggesting a black Ambutech cane because it would not be as obvious on stage. I would suggest that if the
By Michael Byington · #1617 ·
Job opening in Winter Haven Fl
Good Morning all, ?There is an opening for an COMS in Winter Haven, FL.? It is at a satellite for Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind.? Winter Haven is a little town in central Florida, near Disney
By [email protected] · #1616 ·