Hi everyone! I’m very pleased to tell you that the recording of last week’s APH webinar “Street Crossings with No Traffic Control” is now available! There is a link to that, as well as videos and descriptions of remotely teaching street-crossing skills, FAQs, and more, at www.sauerburger.org/dona/Remote.html (at this point, no ACVREP credit is offered for the webinar). Among other things, the webinar introduced remote instruction of some street-crossing skills. It was emphasized that remote / simulated O&M instruction can be an effective tool to AUGMENT or ACCELERATE learning, but it should never stand alone – it is essential that the O&M specialist assess the student in real situations to ensure that whatever was learned during remote / simulated instruction can be applied effectively to real situations. I’m so grateful to Jeremy Cefaratti who, as far as I know, is the first person ever to get some O&M training in street crossing REMOTELY (while each of us were in our own homes)! Several segments of that training were shown during the webinar, and I’ve posted some more at www.sauerburger.org/dona/Remote.html. Jeremy and I plan to have another remote O&M session next week, and then videotape our lessons when we can resume in-person training. PLEASE SEND ME YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH REMOTE O&M TRAINING! Almost 800 people attended the webinar, and a lot of people seemed enthusiastic about teaching some of these skills remotely. I am hoping to have some follow-up, when folks can share their experiences with remote / simulated instructions – perhaps with another webinar, and/or post it on line. So please contact me if you are providing (or considering providing!) remote instruction for street-crossing using some of the strategies highlighted in the webinar. Thanks -- enjoy! -- Dona ________________________________________ Dona Sauerburger, COMS Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind Gambrills, Maryland dona@sauerburger.org / 301-858-0138 www.sauerburger.org ________________________________________ From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 9:20 PM To: Linda Myers Subject: Webinar April 15 - teaching street crossings with simulation / distance-based? Hi everyone! I’m really excited to tell you about a free, 3-hour webinar “Street Crossings with No Traffic Control”! Dr. Amy Parker at the Portland State O&M program organized the webinar, hosted by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), which will include a discussion of distance-based O&M consultation with students. ACVREP credit is available. Date and Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 10 am-1 pm EST Description: APH’s “Crossings With No Traffic Control” software provides simulation experiences and information that help instructors teach students to analyze situations at street crossings where there is no traffic control, including recognizing when they don’t have enough warning of approaching vehicles (“Situations of Uncertainty”). This field-tested tool can assist with building confidence and competence with young and older clients through instruction and coaching. The presenters will provide an overview of this multimedia product, along with case studies for its use. Experienced O&M panelists will also explore the ethical use of this product for distance-based consultation with specific clients and students, with a question and answer discussion from the attendees. Instructors: Laura Zierer, Independent Living Project Leader at APH; Dona Sauerburger, COMS; Stephanie Carmicheal, COMS at Vermont Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired; Amy Parker, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of O&M Program at Portland State University (moderator) More information is at https://www.aph.org/athomewithaph-webinars/ including a link for registration . Hope to see you there! NOTE: If you wish to stop receiving announcements from me, please respond to this email and let me know. Thanks! -- Dona ________________________________________ Dona Sauerburger, COMS Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind Website: www.sauerburger.org ________________________________________