Foundations Of Orientation And Mobility

Author : William R. Wiener,Richard L. Welsh,Bruce B. Blasch
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780891284482

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Foundations of Orientation and Mobility by William R. Wiener,Richard L. Welsh,Bruce B. Blasch Pdf

Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, the classic professional reference and textbook has been completely revised and expanded to two volumes by the most knowledgeable experts in the field. The new third edition includes both the latest research in O&M and expanded information on practice and teaching strategies. Volume 1, History and Theory, includes the bases of O&M knowledge, including perception, orientation, low vision, audition, kinesiology, psychosocial issues, and learning theories, as well as chapters on technology, dog guides, orientation aids, and environmental accessibility. A section on the profession of O&M includes its international history; administration, assessment and program planning; and a chapter on research in O&M. No O&M student or professional can afford to be without this essential resource.

Author : William R. Wiener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1029 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 089128561X

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Foundations of Orientation and Mobility by William R. Wiener Pdf

Author : William Henry Jacobson
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Education
ISBN : 0891282459

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The Art and Science of Teaching Orientation and Mobility to Persons with Visual Impairments by William Henry Jacobson Pdf

An updated and comprehensive description of the techniques of teaching orientation and mobility, presented along with considerations and strategies for sensitive and effective teaching. Factors like individual needs, environmental features, and ethical issues are also discussed in this important text.

Author : Diane L. Fazzi,Barbara A. Petersmeyer
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Education
ISBN : 089128382X

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Imagining the Possibilities by Diane L. Fazzi,Barbara A. Petersmeyer Pdf

Imagining the possibilities explores approaches to creative methods on how to teach various orientation and mobility (O & M) techniques to people who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities. This is a hands-on teaching resource for preservice and practicing O & M specialists. It offers materials, samples, and creative teaching strategies that will effectively help students. Each chapter in Imagining the possibilities provides specific examples and strategies for assessment and instruction in O & M, including Idea Boxes with teaching tips, sample lesson plans, and appendices that give sample materials.

Author : Anne Lesley Corn,Jane N. Erin
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 984 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780891288831

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Foundations of Low Vision by Anne Lesley Corn,Jane N. Erin Pdf

Foundations of Low Vision: Clinical and Functional Perspectives, the ground-breaking text that highlighted the importance of focusing on the functional as well as the clinical implications of low vision, has been completely updated and expanded in this second edition. The revised edition goes even further in its presentation of how best to assess and support both children and adults with low vision and plan programs and services that optimize their functional vision and ability to lead productive and satisfying lives, based on individuals' actual abilities. Part 1, Personal and Professional Perspectives, provides the foundations of this approach, with chapters focused on the anatomy of the eye, medical causes of visual impairment, optics and low vision devices, and clinical low vision services, as well as psychological and social implications of low vision and the history of the field. Part 2 focuses on children and youths, providing detailed treatment of functional vision assessment, instruction, use of low vision devices, orientation and mobility, and assistive technology. Part 3 presents rehabilitation and employment issues for working-age adults and special considerations for older adults.

Author : Rona L. Pogrund,Nora Griffin-Shirley
Publisher : American Printing House for the Blind
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 0891287655

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Partners in O&M by Rona L. Pogrund,Nora Griffin-Shirley Pdf

Partners in O&M is a comprehensive text that serves as an introduction to the field of O&M, with a focus on professionals who work in collaboration with O&M specialists to support O&M instruction for students who are blind or visually impaired.

Author : Lauren J. Lieberman,Paul E. Ponchillia,Susan Kay Vlahas Ponchillia
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780891284543

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Physical Education and Sports for People with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness by Lauren J. Lieberman,Paul E. Ponchillia,Susan Kay Vlahas Ponchillia Pdf

From three prominent educators and athletes comes this important new sourcebook on teaching the skills that will enable both children and adults with visual impairments and deafblindness to participate in physical education, recreation, sports, and lifelong health and fitness activities.Physical Education and Sports for People with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness includes methods of modifying physical skills instruction; techniques for adapting sports and other physical activities; teaching methods and curriculum points for physical skills instruction throughout the lifespan; and information about sports and related activities, providing rules, adaptations, and information about competition options. It is an ideal manual for physical educators, adapted physical education specialists, teachers of students with visual impairments, orientation and mobility specialists, occupational and recreational therapists, and anyone else interested in sports and recreation for persons who are visually impaired or deafblind.

Author : Reginald G. Golledge
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 080185993X

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Wayfinding Behavior by Reginald G. Golledge Pdf

The metaphor of a "cognitive map" has attracted interest since the 1940s. Researchers from many fields have explored how humans process and use spatial information, why they make errors or not. This text brings together contributors from diverse fields to explore the

Author : M. Cay Holbrook,Alan J. Koenig
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 874 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Children with visual disabilities
ISBN : 0891283390

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Foundations of Education: Instructional strategies for teaching children and youths with visual impairments by M. Cay Holbrook,Alan J. Koenig Pdf

Author : M. Cay Holbrook,Tessa McCarthy,Cheryl Kamei-Hannan
Publisher : American Printing House for the Blind
Page : 982 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Education
ISBN : 0891286969

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Foundations of Education by M. Cay Holbrook,Tessa McCarthy,Cheryl Kamei-Hannan Pdf

The essential textbook in the field of blindness and visual impairment has been updated for the 21st c. Volume II contains new material on planning, assessment, instruction, and supporting students with visual impairments in the general education classroom. Icons in the book direct readers to supplemental materials in an online Learning Center.

Author : Jean E. Olmstead
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0891288783

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Itinerant Teaching by Jean E. Olmstead Pdf

Using the practical advice from itinerant teachers within the US, each chapter develops strategies for working with students with visual impairments. It discusses the rights, expectations and demands of itinerant teaching, as well as the provision of services within a variety of environments.

Author : Helen Lee,Jennifer Ottowitz
Publisher : APH Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Education
ISBN : 1950723089

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Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy by Helen Lee,Jennifer Ottowitz Pdf

"Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy continues the legacy of Paul Ponchillia and Sue Ponchillia's seminal work Foundations of Rehabilitation Teaching with Persons Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. After it was published in 1996, that book quickly established itself as an essential reference for vision rehabilitation professionals. Foundations of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy builds on that important work, reflecting changes in terminology and technology, while also incorporating best practices based on the past decades of evidence. It reflects the contemporary understanding of adult learning and skill building, providing proven techniques to help people with visual impairments develop skills and gain confidence that will equip them to lead independent, fulfilling lives"--

Author : M. Cay Holbrook,Tessa McCarthy,Cheryl Kamei-Hannan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 0891286950

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Foundations of Education by M. Cay Holbrook,Tessa McCarthy,Cheryl Kamei-Hannan Pdf

The essential textbook in the field of blindness and visual impairment has been updated for the 21st c. Volume I includes new chapters focusing on crucial topics connecting the education of students with visual impairments to the context of educational theory. Icons in the book direct readers to supplemental materials in an online Learning Center.

Author : Natalie Isaak Knott
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Education
ISBN : 0891283919

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Teaching Orientation and Mobility in the Schools by Natalie Isaak Knott Pdf

Author : Merry-Noel Chamberlain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1648025552

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The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children by Merry-Noel Chamberlain Pdf

Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) is an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) curriculum which focuses on the foundational techniques necessary to develop future independence for students who are blind or visually impaired. The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children addresses essential non-visual concept development, techniques and mobility skills needed to travel efficiently, gracefully and safely within a myriad of natural environments while using the long, white cane with a metal tip as the primary mobility tool. This curriculum utilizes transformational knowledge and problem-solving opportunities through teachable moments to develop personal reflection and mental mapping which can be utilized post instruction. These students maximize their cognitive intrinsic feedback while completing everyday mobility tasks. Parents and instructors of children who are blind or visually impaired will comprehend the essentials of SDCT by reading The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children; in addition, they will receive a treasure trove of O&M skill-building activities.