Orientation and Mobility

General Guidelines for Creating Non-Visual Maps of K12 Schools, Camps and Parks
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This Eagle Scout Project includes guidelines for creating accessible maps and map examples.
Convos With Julia: Cane Convo
Julia, a teen with curly shoulder-length hair sitting on her bed holding her cane.
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Motivate your student with this cane conversation!
Learning about Airport/Airport Travel: O&M Activities
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Ways you can prepare your O&M student for flying.
Sonification Summary Page
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Comprehensive list of Paths to Technology posts on sonification.
Temple Explorer: A New Directionality O&M Game!
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A progressive directionality game designed for older O&M students!
Map Explore: New O&M Game!
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Practice O&M skills and mental mapping skills through available and customized touch-explore maps!
Creating Customized Non-Visual Digital College Campus Maps
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Strategies for creating the perfect customized university maps for students who are blind or low vision.
Spatial Tech Standards 1: Directional Terms
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Spatial Tech Standards are unique to students who are blind or low vision; learn how to teach these foundational skills to young students!
It's My Job Podcast #16: Dr. Mona S. Minkara
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Rytey interviews Dr. Mona S. Minkara an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering and an Affiliate Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and filmmaker.
National Chip and Dip Day: O&M Activity
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Celebrate National Chip and Dip Day with this fun O&M activity!

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