Hi everyone! A few days ago, the registration for this webinar was closed because it maxed out at 500, and folks started asking if they can get on a waiting list. I’m VERY pleased to report that APH scrambled and was able to open registration for another 500, HURRAY! So you can go ahead and register – the description and link to more information and registration is below. I look forward to seeing you there! -- Dona ________________________________________ Dona Sauerburger, COMS www.sauerburger.org ________________________________________ From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 7:55 PM To: OandM@groups.io 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! -- Dona ________________________________________ Dona Sauerburger, COMS Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind Gambrills, Maryland dona@sauerburger.org / 301-858-0138 www.sauerburger.org ________________________________________