[blindkid] Structured Discovery Cane Technique

[Denise Mackenstadt]

WHAT IS IT AND INSTRUCTIONAL USE WITH BLIND CHILDREN AND ADULTS

WHERE: WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

FEE: $15

WHEN: Friday, April 13

TIME: 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

 

THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND IS OFFERING AN INTENSIVE WORKSHOP ON THE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD IDENTIFIED AS STRUCTURED DISCOVERY CANE TECHNIQUE

 

✴ TALK WITH CURRENT INSTRUCTORS USING STRUCTURED DISCOVERY CANE TECHNIQUES

✴ PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH STRUCTURED DISCOVERY CANE TECHNIQUE INSTRUCTION

✴ USE OF STRUCTURED DISCOVERY CANE TECHNIQUE WITH BLIND CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL DISABILITIES

✴TALK WITH STUDENTS TAUGHT WITH THE STRUCTURED DISCOVERY CANE TECHNIQUE

 

TOPICS INCLUDED:

✤ IMMERSION IN NON-VISUAL TECHNIQUES

✤ CANE TECHNOLOGY

✤ PROBLEM SOLVING AND QUESTIONING TECHNIQUES

✤ BLIND MOBILITY INSTRUCTORS

 

This workshop is for anyone who works with blind or visually impaired students.  Parents, Teachers of the Blind, Para Professionals and Orientation and Mobility Instructors are invited to participate in this opportunity to explore techniques and philosophical underpinnings of the use of STRUCTURED DISCOVERY CANE TRAVEL TECHNIQUES.  Space is Limited.  Please apply to save your space for this innovative and cutting edge practical workshop.

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Mobility Specialist: _____ Teacher of the Blind: ____  Parent: _____ Other: ____

Deadline: April 1, 2012

Mail: Mainstreet Montessori Association

Makes Checks to: MSMA

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Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC
Mackenstadt Rehab Services
(206)419-9555
cane.travel at gmail.com