[Athen] [External] O&M training

[Heidi Scher]

Thank you again to everyone who responded! We are fortunate to have access
to a great O&M trainer. I was just needing to get an idea of how many view
O&M training (even limited) as a "personal care" vs accommodation. I
appreciate everyone's information and the resources shared!

Stay well,

Heidi

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Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Associate Director - AT
*she, her, hers*
Center for Educational Access at the University of Arkansas
1 University of Arkansas, ARKU 209
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.575.3104 phone
479.575.7445 fax
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On Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 10:37 AM Stephen Marositz <smarositz at csudh.edu>
wrote:


> Hello Heidi

>

>

>

> I worked on this as a grant funded project at my previous institution (a

> community college) so I am interested in your thoughts. The idea was to

> provide some number of ours of O&M instruction within the first 2 weeks or

> so of the start of the semester with a focus on-campus and surrounding

> streets and public transportation stops.

>

>

>

> 2 points in favor:

>

>    - Equity, international/undocumented students, as well as those who do

>    not qualify for rehabilitation services because of “an ability to benefit

>    in terms of an employment outcome in an integrated setting.”

>    - Risk management: Safe, confident travel means fewer injuries on

>    campus, particularly in an urban setting.

>

> I might also add that timing of the training is of the essence. Typically,

> securing O&M services for students who do qualify, is somewhat lengthy.

> Students do not know their course schedules with room assignments until

> just before the start of the term in many cases. This doesn’t even account

> for last-minute room assignment changes, or the student’s need to alter

> their schedule. Offering O&M increases access for all students with visual

> impairments.

>

>

>

> Points against

>

>    - One thing that’s difficult is finding qualified O&M specialists to

>    work part-time and, as you said, within the student’s schedule.

>    - If O&M is considered a personal service then it is outside the

>    bounds of something the institution can provide.

>

>

>

> I hope this helps.

>

>  Alex Marositz J.D. ATAC

>

> Information Security and Compliance Office

>

> Information Technology

>

> California State University, Dominguez Hills

>

> E: *smarositz at csudh.edu <smarositz at csudh.edu>*

>

> https://www.csudh.edu/it/security-compliance/

>

>

>

> *From:* athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> *On

> Behalf Of *Amy Robasse

> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 27, 2021 1:25 PM

> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <

> athen-list at u.washington.edu>

> *Subject:* Re: [Athen] [External] O&M training

>

>

>

> I am from a small college, and while we do not have a formal policy, I

> have done some O & M with our blind students. Because of our size I have

> been able to develop relationships with our students and whenever a need

> arises discuss with them what they would like trained on, when to do it,

> how to do it, etc. The only thing that has been a bit of a struggle is

> scheduling training during times where spaces are not heavily occupied so

> the student can feel comfortable exploring as they wish.

>

>

>

> I am also not trained in O & M, so I rely on the students to tell me how

> they want to go about it. Everything from where they want to start to what

> information they want about the space came directly from them.

>

>

>

> Has anyone here used Beacons to convey information to their blind

> students? I pushed for these this past year as a way to give directional

> information and other Covid changes that were visual cues but wasn't able

> to get it approved. I am considering trying again for fall.This article

> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lighthouseguild.org/vision-health/a-hybrid-indoor-positioning-system-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired-using-bluetooth-and-google-tango/__;!!P7nkOOY!-pAIonAP6rfFgG4u6GSu3AyRuCQpQ0MYEM-4nXcnl2Y2_KcV2z4vzdS0wv3KQxsJPw$>

> gives a decent overview of how beacons can be used, although it's a bit

> outdated. Wayfindr

> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.wayfindr.net/__;!!P7nkOOY!-pAIonAP6rfFgG4u6GSu3AyRuCQpQ0MYEM-4nXcnl2Y2_KcV2z4vzdS0wv21twWbkA$>is

> current and has lots of awesome information on the more technical aspects

> of beacons.

>

>

>

> Warmly,

>

> Amy

>

>

>

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> Amy Robasse, MA

>

> Coordinator of Disability Services

>

> Working Remotely - Schedule your virtual appointment

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>

>

>

>

>

> -----> Want to connect with other students with disabilities? Email me

> <arobasse at cornellcollege.edu> for our Zoom chat info!

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>

>

> On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 9:32 AM Heidi Scher <hascherdss at gmail.com> wrote:

>

> Hello folks,

>

>

>

> Do any of your institutions covering orientation and mobility training for

> students who are blind and don't have any rehab services?

>

>

>

> Thanks for any input you might have!

>

>

>

> Heidi

>

>

>

>

> +++++++++++++++

> Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC

> Associate Director - AT

>

> *she, her, hers*

>

> Center for Educational Access at the University of Arkansas

>

> 1 University of Arkansas, ARKU 209

> Fayetteville, AR 72701

> 479.575.3104 phone

> 479.575.7445 fax

> +++++++++++++++

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