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South Houston School OMS Need
Hey everyone,
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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 full-time COMS need for the upcoming school year. This is for a public school district in the Southeast Houston area. Feel free to share out my contact info if you know anyone in the area.
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Mandi Rivera
Blazer Jobs
813-540-9714
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They've had a couple of other folks who were in the role that ran into some personal challenges and now they are in a pinch for some students.?
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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.
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1. Cheval Assistants and Leaders International
2. Equine Eyes -- by Holly Fisher
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You can find them on facebook...
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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 robotic guide dog. I am a familiar with the mini horses and have met one in person.
I have been doing a presentation in the United States when it conferences or ask on just getting individuals to understand the differences between all the dog guides schools and which each one has to offer. I always enjoy learning more about this topic.
Happy international dog guide day! Sharon Zenger and guide dog Reagan Sent from iPhone
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? Good evening: ? I don’t see this happening – although the “guide horse” is recognized within the American’s ADA, which is the only legislation that allows it. Guide horses are not readily accepted anywhere well. There is only one successful case I’ve followed (Ann Edie). ? In Canada it is known as “guide and service dogs” as both have very differing training needs whereas, the US? lumps into one category. Service dogs’ training is easier than a guide dog’s training due to the “intelligent disobedience”. ? Let’s see what others think on this group. ? Jen, List Owner (residing in Canada). ? ? 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 horse when it is off-duty, written from personal experience, if anyone is interested in reading it.?
Shifting a deeply ingrained cultural default—from “dogs only” to “open to miniature guide horses”—is absolutely challenging, but not impossible. It essentially comes down to replacing one set of learned associations with another, through exposure, education, and social reinforcement. Here are some avenues that could help “deprogram” the dog-first mindset and make guide horses a familiar, acceptable—and even preferred—option:
1.?
Visibility and firsthand experience
??
Public demos and “meet-and-greets.” Bring guide-horse teams into schools for the visually impaired, community centers, malls and transit hubs. When people see a calm, confident mini guiding successfully, and experience the bonding rituals for themselves, those visceral “aha” moments can break through long-held assumptions.
??
Media storytelling. Short documentaries, social-media mini-series and human-interest segments featuring real guide-horse pairs (and their handlers’ voices on how fulfilling the bond is) can reach millions. Repeated exposure to these stories chips away at the “horses don’t belong in cities” narrative.
2.?
Institutional endorsement
??
Guide-dog schools offering mini tracks. If one or two major guide-dog schools piloted a miniature-horse program—alongside their dog training—it would send a strong message: “This is just as legitimate and supported as guide dogs.”
??
Professional conferences and certifications. Incorporating guide-horse training modules into orientation for orientation & mobility (O&M) specialists, occupational therapists, and ADA coordinators would mainstream the idea among the professionals who guide clients’ decisions.
3.?
Peer-to-peer advocacy
??
Ambassador programs. Empower current guide-horse handlers to mentor prospective users, share tips, and host small-group workshops. Peer advocates often carry more weight than institutional voices.
??
Support networks. Online forums and regional meetups where both blind and sighted people can ask questions, view bonding demonstrations, and swap success stories help normalize the unusual.
4.?
Educational campaigns
??
Myth-busting fact sheets. Simple, shareable infographics—“Five Surprising Truths About Guide Miniature Horses”—can counter misconceptions on spooking, cleanliness, steerability and hygiene.
??
Continuing education credits. Offering CEUs for rehab & O&M professionals who complete a module on guide horses encourages busy practitioners to learn the facts.
5.?
Policy and regulation tweaks
??
Clear ADA guidance. Working with the Department of Justice to issue supplementary guidance or FAQs that highlight miniature-horse rights in public spaces (and suggest best-practices for businesses) can reduce institutional resistance.
??
Insurance and liability frameworks. Demonstrating liability data showing that well-trained minis are no riskier than guide dogs may allay venues’ fears and lead to smoother access.
6.?
Leveraging social proof
??
Testimonials from celebrities and influencers. If a well-known blind public figure or a popular lifestyle influencer adopted a guide horse and shared their journey, it could have outsized impact on public perceptions.
??
Academic partnerships. Publishing small-scale studies in rehabilitation journals—measuring handler satisfaction, bond depth, and public-access success rates—adds credibility and invites coverage in mainstream media.
?
Can it really be deprogrammed?
Yes—culture shifts every time a new technology or social norm breaks through (think bicycles, cell phones, e-books). It requires a concerted, multi-pronged effort over years, but by combining direct exposure, professional buy-in, peer advocacy and myth-busting campaigns, you can recalibrate perceptions. Over time, “guide horse” could become as instinctive a choice as “guide dog” is today.
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Re: changing guide animal perceptions
Good evening: ? I don’t see this happening – although the “guide horse” is recognized within the American’s ADA, which is the only legislation that allows it. Guide horses are not readily accepted anywhere well. There is only one successful case I’ve followed (Ann Edie). ? In Canada it is known as “guide and service dogs” as both have very differing training needs whereas, the US? lumps into one category. Service dogs’ training is easier than a guide dog’s training due to the “intelligent disobedience”. ? Let’s see what others think on this group. ? Jen, List Owner (residing in Canada). ?
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Sent: April 30, 2025 4:25 PM
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Subject: [OandM] changing guide animal perceptions? 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 horse when it is off-duty, written from personal experience, if anyone is interested in reading it.?
Shifting a deeply ingrained cultural default—from “dogs only” to “open to miniature guide horses”—is absolutely challenging, but not impossible. It essentially comes down to replacing one set of learned associations with another, through exposure, education, and social reinforcement. Here are some avenues that could help “deprogram” the dog-first mindset and make guide horses a familiar, acceptable—and even preferred—option:
1.?
Visibility and firsthand experience
??
Public demos and “meet-and-greets.” Bring guide-horse teams into schools for the visually impaired, community centers, malls and transit hubs. When people see a calm, confident mini guiding successfully, and experience the bonding rituals for themselves, those visceral “aha” moments can break through long-held assumptions.
??
Media storytelling. Short documentaries, social-media mini-series and human-interest segments featuring real guide-horse pairs (and their handlers’ voices on how fulfilling the bond is) can reach millions. Repeated exposure to these stories chips away at the “horses don’t belong in cities” narrative.
2.?
Institutional endorsement
??
Guide-dog schools offering mini tracks. If one or two major guide-dog schools piloted a miniature-horse program—alongside their dog training—it would send a strong message: “This is just as legitimate and supported as guide dogs.”
??
Professional conferences and certifications. Incorporating guide-horse training modules into orientation for orientation & mobility (O&M) specialists, occupational therapists, and ADA coordinators would mainstream the idea among the professionals who guide clients’ decisions.
3.?
Peer-to-peer advocacy
??
Ambassador programs. Empower current guide-horse handlers to mentor prospective users, share tips, and host small-group workshops. Peer advocates often carry more weight than institutional voices.
??
Support networks. Online forums and regional meetups where both blind and sighted people can ask questions, view bonding demonstrations, and swap success stories help normalize the unusual.
4.?
Educational campaigns
??
Myth-busting fact sheets. Simple, shareable infographics—“Five Surprising Truths About Guide Miniature Horses”—can counter misconceptions on spooking, cleanliness, steerability and hygiene.
??
Continuing education credits. Offering CEUs for rehab & O&M professionals who complete a module on guide horses encourages busy practitioners to learn the facts.
5.?
Policy and regulation tweaks
??
Clear ADA guidance. Working with the Department of Justice to issue supplementary guidance or FAQs that highlight miniature-horse rights in public spaces (and suggest best-practices for businesses) can reduce institutional resistance.
??
Insurance and liability frameworks. Demonstrating liability data showing that well-trained minis are no riskier than guide dogs may allay venues’ fears and lead to smoother access.
6.?
Leveraging social proof
??
Testimonials from celebrities and influencers. If a well-known blind public figure or a popular lifestyle influencer adopted a guide horse and shared their journey, it could have outsized impact on public perceptions.
??
Academic partnerships. Publishing small-scale studies in rehabilitation journals—measuring handler satisfaction, bond depth, and public-access success rates—adds credibility and invites coverage in mainstream media.
?
Can it really be deprogrammed?
Yes—culture shifts every time a new technology or social norm breaks through (think bicycles, cell phones, e-books). It requires a concerted, multi-pronged effort over years, but by combining direct exposure, professional buy-in, peer advocacy and myth-busting campaigns, you can recalibrate perceptions. Over time, “guide horse” could become as instinctive a choice as “guide dog” is today.
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changing guide animal perceptions
hi,
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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 horse when it is off-duty, written from personal experience, if anyone is interested in reading it.?
Shifting a deeply ingrained cultural default—from “dogs only” to “open to miniature guide horses”—is absolutely challenging, but not impossible. It essentially comes down to replacing one set of learned associations with another, through exposure, education, and social reinforcement. Here are some avenues that could help “deprogram” the dog-first mindset and make guide horses a familiar, acceptable—and even preferred—option:
1.?
Visibility and firsthand experience
??
Public demos and “meet-and-greets.” Bring guide-horse teams into schools for the visually impaired, community centers, malls and transit hubs. When people see a calm, confident mini guiding successfully, and experience the bonding rituals for themselves, those visceral “aha” moments can break through long-held assumptions.
??
Media storytelling. Short documentaries, social-media mini-series and human-interest segments featuring real guide-horse pairs (and their handlers’ voices on how fulfilling the bond is) can reach millions. Repeated exposure to these stories chips away at the “horses don’t belong in cities” narrative.
2.?
Institutional endorsement
??
Guide-dog schools offering mini tracks. If one or two major guide-dog schools piloted a miniature-horse program—alongside their dog training—it would send a strong message: “This is just as legitimate and supported as guide dogs.”
??
Professional conferences and certifications. Incorporating guide-horse training modules into orientation for orientation & mobility (O&M) specialists, occupational therapists, and ADA coordinators would mainstream the idea among the professionals who guide clients’ decisions.
3.?
Peer-to-peer advocacy
??
Ambassador programs. Empower current guide-horse handlers to mentor prospective users, share tips, and host small-group workshops. Peer advocates often carry more weight than institutional voices.
??
Support networks. Online forums and regional meetups where both blind and sighted people can ask questions, view bonding demonstrations, and swap success stories help normalize the unusual.
4.?
Educational campaigns
??
Myth-busting fact sheets. Simple, shareable infographics—“Five Surprising Truths About Guide Miniature Horses”—can counter misconceptions on spooking, cleanliness, steerability and hygiene.
??
Continuing education credits. Offering CEUs for rehab & O&M professionals who complete a module on guide horses encourages busy practitioners to learn the facts.
5.?
Policy and regulation tweaks
??
Clear ADA guidance. Working with the Department of Justice to issue supplementary guidance or FAQs that highlight miniature-horse rights in public spaces (and suggest best-practices for businesses) can reduce institutional resistance.
??
Insurance and liability frameworks. Demonstrating liability data showing that well-trained minis are no riskier than guide dogs may allay venues’ fears and lead to smoother access.
6.?
Leveraging social proof
??
Testimonials from celebrities and influencers. If a well-known blind public figure or a popular lifestyle influencer adopted a guide horse and shared their journey, it could have outsized impact on public perceptions.
??
Academic partnerships. Publishing small-scale studies in rehabilitation journals—measuring handler satisfaction, bond depth, and public-access success rates—adds credibility and invites coverage in mainstream media.
?
Can it really be deprogrammed?
Yes—culture shifts every time a new technology or social norm breaks through (think bicycles, cell phones, e-books). It requires a concerted, multi-pronged effort over years, but by combining direct exposure, professional buy-in, peer advocacy and myth-busting campaigns, you can recalibrate perceptions. Over time, “guide horse” could become as instinctive a choice as “guide dog” is today.
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
I have had good luck with moldable plastics like this:
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I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
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Also, I never thought about working with an OT, I am sure he has one as this is a new injury. I will see if he has one and go from there.
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I was thinking I heard something about a band in this group. But not sure where to find one or even know what one would look like. Do you by chance have a visual example?
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Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
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Julie
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Hi Julie,
Light canes like NFB or Ambutech slimline are options to consider, as well as using moldable plastics to refine the grip to match works for him with the availabe digits on his right hand. Working with an OT can be very helpful.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
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On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
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Hey all! I have a new client who has some physical limitations, and I need some help being creative. He will need to learn to use a cane. However, due to an accident, he does not have a left hand, and his right hand only has 3 fingers
(thumb, middle and ring finger) that are not completely functional. What are some things I can do to modify a cane for him to be able to use one?
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Thanks,
Julie
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Chris Tabb via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 3:44 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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Julie,
You can find some interesting adaptations in Scott Crawfords free training on the NRTC, OIB-TAC site
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On Apr 23, 2025, at 12:22?PM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
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I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
?
Also, I never thought about working with an OT, I am sure he has one as this is a new injury. I will see if he has one and go from there.
?
I was thinking I heard something about a band in this group. But not sure where to find one or even know what one would look like. Do you by chance have a visual example?
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Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
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Julie
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Hi Julie,
Light canes like NFB or Ambutech slimline are options to consider, as well as using moldable plastics to refine the grip to match works for him with the availabe digits on his right hand. Working with an OT can be very helpful.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
Hey all! I have a new client who has some physical limitations, and I need some help being creative. He will need to learn to use a cane. However, due to an accident, he does not have a left hand, and his right hand only has 3 fingers (thumb,
middle and ring finger) that are not completely functional. What are some things I can do to modify a cane for him to be able to use one?
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Thanks,
Julie
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Luttrell, Jenny via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:56 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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I believe you are looking for this: ??
They have soft silicone “bands” that really helps folks with hand differences, arthritis, etc.? I use them on the canes for kiddo’s that are missing digits or lack hand strength
at this point in time.? Hope that helps!
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Jenny Luttrell, CTVI, COMS
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I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
?
Also, I never thought about working with an OT, I am sure he has one as this is a new injury. I will see if he has one and go from there.
?
I was thinking I heard something about a band in this group. But not sure where to find one or even know what one would look like. Do you by chance have a visual example?
?
Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
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Julie
?
?
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Hi Julie,
Light canes like NFB or Ambutech slimline are options to consider, as well as using moldable plastics to refine the grip to match works for him with the availabe digits on his right hand. Working with an OT can be very helpful.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
Hey all! I have a new client who has some physical limitations, and I need some help being creative. He will need to learn to use a cane. However, due to an accident, he does not have a left hand, and his right hand only has 3 fingers (thumb,
middle and ring finger) that are not completely functional. What are some things I can do to modify a cane for him to be able to use one?
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Thanks,
Julie
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
Julie,
You can find some interesting adaptations in Scott Crawfords free training on the NRTC, OIB-TAC site
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On Apr 23, 2025, at 12:22?PM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
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I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
?
Also, I never thought about working with an OT, I am sure he has one as this is a new injury. I will see if he has one and go from there.
?
I was thinking I heard something about a band in this group. But not sure where to find one or even know what one would look like. Do you by chance have a visual example?
?
Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
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Julie
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?
?
Hi Julie,
Light canes like NFB or Ambutech slimline are options to consider, as well as using moldable plastics to refine the grip to match works for him with the availabe digits on his right hand. Working with an OT can be very helpful.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
Hey all! I have a new client who has some physical limitations, and I need some help being creative. He will need to learn to use a cane. However, due to an accident, he does not have a left hand, and his right hand only has 3 fingers (thumb,
middle and ring finger) that are not completely functional. What are some things I can do to modify a cane for him to be able to use one?
?
Thanks,
Julie
?
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
?
I believe you are looking for this: ??
They have soft silicone “bands” that really helps folks with hand differences, arthritis, etc.? I use them on the canes for kiddo’s that are missing digits or lack hand strength
at this point in time.? Hope that helps!
?
Jenny Luttrell, CTVI, COMS
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Julie Henry via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
?
Also, I never thought about working with an OT, I am sure he has one as this is a new injury. I will see if he has one and go from there.
?
I was thinking I heard something about a band in this group. But not sure where to find one or even know what one would look like. Do you by chance have a visual example?
?
Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
?
Julie
?
?
?
Hi Julie,
Light canes like NFB or Ambutech slimline are options to consider, as well as using moldable plastics to refine the grip to match works for him with the availabe digits on his right hand. Working with an OT can be very helpful.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
Hey all! I have a new client who has some physical limitations, and I need some help being creative. He will need to learn to use a cane. However, due to an accident, he does not have a left hand, and his right hand only has 3 fingers (thumb,
middle and ring finger) that are not completely functional. What are some things I can do to modify a cane for him to be able to use one?
?
Thanks,
Julie
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
?
Also, I never thought about working with an OT, I am sure he has one as this is a new injury. I will see if he has one and go from there.
?
I was thinking I heard something about a band in this group. But not sure where to find one or even know what one would look like. Do you by chance have a visual example?
?
Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
?
Julie
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Chris Tabb via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:56 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
?
?
Hi Julie,
Light canes like NFB or Ambutech slimline are options to consider, as well as using moldable plastics to refine the grip to match works for him with the availabe digits on his right hand. Working with an OT can be very helpful.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
Hey all! I have a new client who has some physical limitations, and I need some help being creative. He will need to learn to use a cane. However, due to an accident, he does not have a left hand, and his right hand only has 3 fingers (thumb,
middle and ring finger) that are not completely functional. What are some things I can do to modify a cane for him to be able to use one?
?
Thanks,
Julie
?
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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
Hi Julie,
Light canes like NFB or Ambutech slimline are options to consider, as well as using moldable plastics to refine the grip to match works for him with the availabe digits on his right hand. Working with an OT can be very helpful.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
Chris
-- Sent from iPhone chris@... 512.660.2750
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On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
Hey all! I have a new client who has some physical limitations, and I need some help being creative. He will need to learn to use a cane. However, due to an accident, he does not have a left hand, and his right hand only has 3 fingers (thumb,
middle and ring finger) that are not completely functional. What are some things I can do to modify a cane for him to be able to use one?
?
Thanks,
Julie
?
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Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
Hey all! I have a new client who has some physical limitations, and I need some help being creative. He will need to learn to use a cane. However, due to an accident, he does not have a left hand, and his right hand only has 3 fingers (thumb,
middle and ring finger) that are not completely functional. What are some things I can do to modify a cane for him to be able to use one?
?
Thanks,
Julie
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Re: Webinar on O&M and CVI
Thank you, Dona Hope you are doing fantabulous!!
开云体育 Together,
Angela Tabb, COMS Sensory Travel, LLC Orientation & Mobility Services 开云体育 our community of people of all?ages with blindness/low vision Let’s Go Explore & Experience Places! Angela.tabb@...979-324-9245 Make it a Beautiful Day! 
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From: Alan Kaufman
Date: April 10, 2025 at 2:50:24?PM EDT
Subject: Webinar on O&M and CVI
? Hey O&Mers,
I just wanted to share this registration?for a webinar at Perkins on CVI and O&M. I know I feel woefully inadequate when it comes to O&M and CVI, and I'm guessing some others do too. I know this webinar falls on spring break for many of us, but maybe you can attend while tanning in the Bahamas.
-- Al Kaufman, COMS (Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist) Cell phone number 404-402-6561
Prince George's County School System Vision Program John Carroll Rm. 19
1400 Nalley Terrace
Landover, MD ?20785
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From: Alan Kaufman
Date: April 10, 2025 at 2:50:24?PM EDT
Subject: Webinar on O&M and CVI
? Hey O&Mers,
I just wanted to share this registration?for a webinar at Perkins on CVI and O&M. I know I feel woefully inadequate when it comes to O&M and CVI, and I'm guessing some others do too. I know this webinar falls on spring break for many of us, but maybe you can attend while tanning in the Bahamas.
-- Al Kaufman, COMS (Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist) Cell phone number 404-402-6561
Prince George's County School System Vision Program John Carroll Rm. 19
1400 Nalley Terrace
Landover, MD ?20785
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Re: Michael Epp shared "@envisionus" with you
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Michael Epp is an Envision employee and I am sure he would want to know that he has apparently been hacked. I was suspitious of the email that is the subject of this thread
because it does not look like anything I have ever seen Michael send out. In looking more closely today, I notice that one character in the email used is not consistent with his usual address. I have seen fishing emails before that use this stunt to masquerade
as someone that they are not. I am sending Michael a copy of this email at the last, and I believe current, email address I have for him.
Michael Byington, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)(he/him/his).
> President of Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired ,
An affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB)
>> 712 S. Kansas Avenue
>> Suite 414D-F
>> Topeka, Kansas 66603
>> (785) 221-7111
>> Professional email:
ByingtonCOMS@...
>?? Personal email:
Byington@...
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I already clicked it and it doesn’t do anything. So it does seem suspicious doesn’t it?
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I would not recommend clicking on an unsolicited shared document like this.? Does anyone have another contact with Michel to see if he's been hacked?
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Michael Epp shared a file with you
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Michael?Epp
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Manager?of?Professional?Education
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?Envision Mission: To improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity?for people who are blind?or visually impaired through employment, outreach,
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?NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended
as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution?or forwarding of the message or any attached file is?not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic
mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system.
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Michael Epp is an Envision employee and I am sure he would want to know that he has apparently been hacked. I was suspitious of the email that is the subject of this thread because it does not look like anything I have ever seen Michael send out. In looking more closely today, I notice that one character in the email used is not consistent with his usual address. I have seen fishing emails before that use this stunt to masquerade as someone that they are not. I am sending Michael a copy of this email at the last, and I believe current, email address I have for him. Michael Byington, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)(he/him/his). > President of Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired , An affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) >> 712 S. Kansas Avenue >> Suite 414D-F >> Topeka, Kansas 66603 >> (785) 221-7111 >> Professional email: ByingtonCOMS@... >?? Personal email: Byington@... ? ?
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Subject: Re: [OandM] Michael Epp shared "@envisionus" with you? Dona tagged me off line – this individual’s mail is now moderated. ? List owner ? ? I already clicked it and it doesn’t do anything. So it does seem suspicious doesn’t it? ? On Apr 7, 2025, at 2:10?PM, Jack Mitchell via groups.io <jmitchell@...> wrote:
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?NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution?or forwarding of the message or any attached file is?not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system.
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Subject: Re: [OandM] Michael Epp shared "@envisionus" with you? I already clicked it and it doesn’t do anything. So it does seem suspicious doesn’t it?
On Apr 7, 2025, at 2:10?PM, Jack Mitchell via groups.io <jmitchell@...> wrote:
? I would not recommend clicking on an unsolicited shared document like this.? Does anyone have another contact with Michel to see if he's been hacked?
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| Michael?Epp | Manager?of?Professional?Education | Envision,?Inc. | 610?N.?Main?St. | | Direct:?316-440-1515 | Mobile:?316-204-3849 |
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?NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution?or forwarding of the message or any attached file is?not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system.
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I already clicked it and it doesn’t do anything. So it does seem suspicious doesn’t it?
Thank you.
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On Apr 7, 2025, at 2:10?PM, Jack Mitchell via groups.io <jmitchell@...> wrote:
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I would not recommend clicking on an unsolicited shared document like this.? Does anyone have another contact with Michel to see if he's been hacked?
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Michael?Epp
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Manager?of?Professional?Education
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Envision,?Inc.
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Direct:?316-440-1515
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Mobile:?316-204-3849
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?Envision Mission: To improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity?for people who are blind?or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research.
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?NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you
are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution?or forwarding of the message or any attached file is?not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in
error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system.
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I would not recommend clicking on an unsolicited shared document like this.? Does anyone have another contact with Michel to see if he's been hacked?
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Here's the document that Michael Epp shared with you.
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Michael?Epp
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Manager?of?Professional?Education
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Envision,?Inc.
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610?N.?Main?St.
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Direct:?316-440-1515
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Mobile:?316-204-3849
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?Envision Mission: To improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity?for people who are blind?or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research.
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?NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you
are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution?or forwarding of the message or any attached file is?not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in
error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system.
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