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International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, Otterbein University
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, Otterbein University
Social Justice & Activism
International Day of Persons with Disabilities, sanctioned by the United Nations, aims to promote understanding of the issues experienced by people with disabilities, celebrate their achievements, and mobilize support for an inclusive community.
Otterbein held a panel discussion in the library on this topic.
Educational Videos About Restraint And Seclusion, Jodie Hall
Educational Videos About Restraint And Seclusion, Jodie Hall
Poster Presentations
The Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion (C.A.R.S.) is a group of stakeholders whose mission is to prevent the overuse of restraint and seclusion within the educational setting. As part of Jodie Hall’s training with the New Hampshire-Maine LEND Program, she worked with C.A.R.S. to update their resources and parent education materials. This poster presentation reports on the outcome of her work and the development of a series of short informational videos which may be accessed via the internet.
Intersection: Orientation And Mobility As Interdisciplinary Conversation, Amy T. Parker, Prateek Dujari
Intersection: Orientation And Mobility As Interdisciplinary Conversation, Amy T. Parker, Prateek Dujari
PSU Transportation Seminars
Knowing where one wants to go and how to get there are essential life skills for all people. Community access and travel skills are not only important rites of passage for youth in becoming adults, they are linked to higher rates of employment and overall health. People who are blind and visually impaired (BVI) face challenges in accessing public transportation, yet studies have shown that with relevant orientation and mobility instruction, technology, and accessible design, vision loss need not preclude community travel.
Join PSU's Amy Parker and Intel's Prateek Dujari on the ways that knowledge from consumers and the field …
Podcasts Episode 09: Lane Mckittrick, Lane Mckittrick, Amy T. Parker
Podcasts Episode 09: Lane Mckittrick, Lane Mckittrick, Amy T. Parker
O&M On the Go
Lane McKittrick is the mother of 4 boys, two of whom have Usher Syndrome, a leading cause of deafblindness. Lane is also a Ph.D. student at the University of Northern Colorado in special education with an interest in self-determination research. In this podcast, Lane shares insights with Amy about the role of the Orientation and Mobility Specialist in supporting the development of self-determination skills from the perspective of a mother and from the perspective of a graduate researcher. Lane includes practical advice for O&M students and practitioners for working with individuals, families and teams.
Podcasts Episode 07: Doug Trimble, Doug Trimble, Amy T. Parker
Podcasts Episode 07: Doug Trimble, Doug Trimble, Amy T. Parker
O&M On the Go
Doug Trimble is an experienced Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist who instructs children and adults in Washington state. Doug is a full time COMS at the Washington State School for the Blind who also contracts to serve adults, including older adults, who are blind or have low vision. In this podcast, Doug shared with Amy Parker at Portland State University about how he developed his skills and what he has learned over the years. As a COMS with a vision loss, Doug shares about non-visual teaching techniques that he models and uses with his students and clients.
https://www2.wssb.wa.gov/Content/oncampus/orientationmobility.asp
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Podcasts Episode 08: Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley, Amy T. Parker, Nora Griffin-Shirley
Podcasts Episode 08: Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley, Amy T. Parker, Nora Griffin-Shirley
O&M On the Go
Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley is a professor and the Director of the Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Sensory Disabilities at Texas Tech University. Nora coordinates the Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Sensory Impairments and Autism programs at Texas Tech University.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/education/our-people/Faculty/nora_griffin_shirley.php
Podcasts Episode 10: Jen Armbruster, Jen Armbruster, Amy T. Parker
Podcasts Episode 10: Jen Armbruster, Jen Armbruster, Amy T. Parker
O&M On the Go
In this interview, Jen shares her experiences as an athlete and her view on inclusive recreation for all students who are blind and visually impaired. She offers advice about having high expectations for students and encourages Orientation and Mobility Specialists to learn about the power of inclusive sports.