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Webinar: Exploring Accessible Campus Maps

The webinar recording on using SAS Graphics Accelerator Maps - fully accessible non-visual digital maps - is now available!
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AFTER Remote Instruction for Students Transitioning to College: On Campus

Did the non-visual map and remote lesson make a difference in this student's O&M skills?
Screenshot of Zoom Remote O&M lesson with high school senior & O&M instructor. Text, "Remote O&M Lesson College Transition."

Remote O&M Instruction for Students Transitioning to College: Building a Mental Map

A graduating high school senior builds a mental map of Elon University using a digital map and a virtual O&M lesson.
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Remote O&M Instruction for Students Transitioning to College: Getting Started

Yikes! You have a graduating senior who is college bound. What do you do during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order?
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Activities that Build Digital Map Skills

Try these physical activities before introducing SAS Graphics Accelerator Maps to students with visual impairments!
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SAS Graphics Accelerator Maps: Student Uploading and Accessing Maps

Learn how students can access teacher-created custom maps & intro to understanding the maps.
3D printed map of NIU with sidewalks, roads and buildings around Graham Hall and text, "Touch Mapper: 3D Printed Maps"

How to Create 3D Printable Maps Using Touch Mapper

Create customized tactile maps using Touch Mapper!
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It's My Job Podcast #9

Grant Hardy, Broadcast Presenter for Accessible Media, Inc., is interviewed by Christian.
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It's My Job Podcast #8

Chancey Fleet, Assistive Technology Coordinator for the New York Public Library, is interviewed by Christian.
Cubetto Robot (big block on wheels) on a route to go around an obstacle (3 cups) with text, "Cubetto Robot and O&M"

Coding, Cubetto and O&M

See how this student was motivated to learn a challenging school route through 'coding' the Cubetto robot!
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More Cool Games that can be Played on Zoom Part 2: VI Twist

social distancing? No Problem! Play these games with a 'VI twist' through Zoom.
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Upcoming Virtual O&M Opportunities

Join these virtual meetings for O&M students and/or for O&M Instructors!
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Wayfinder: New O&M App!

Check out this cool O&M game by ObjectiveEd!
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Live Webinars for Non-Drivers!

Preparing teens and young adults for non-driving and exploring low vision driving by Dr. Penny Rosenblum!
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Middle School Virtual O&M: Thursday Zoom Meetings

Join these lively virtual meetings on O&M-related topics!
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Virtual Instruction: O&M

Looking for ideas on how to teach O&M virtually when schools are closed and students are staying home?
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Turtles on the Town: An O&M Scavenger Hunt

In this post I describe an activity using QR codes to create a scavenger hunt to find small metal turtle sculptures around a town.
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Escape Rooms: How Do I Get Out of Here? Part 2 (O&M)

Escape room activities are a fun way to develop team-building and other skills. This post describes an O&M-themed escape room activity.
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TVI and O&M Professional New Year's Resolutions

Four areas to work on in 2020!
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Electronic Canes and Traditional Canes

Interesting article about the pros and cons of creating electronic long canes for travelers who are visually impaired.

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