[rehab] orientation and mobility for deaf-blind seminar

[Gene Bourquin DHA]

Expanding the Curriculum for Travelers Who Are Deaf-Blind BEYOND ARMS’ REACH: O&M CURRICULUM MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR TRAVELERS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND
HYBRID ONLINE & ON-CAMPUS SEMINAR online (10 days) on-campus (May 14 – 17)ACVREP CEUs (30+ hours) plus a Certificate of Completion
The standard techniques of orientation and mobility were designed for persons who were blind and hearing.  The modifications and adaptations of these techniques are the challenge of the O&M Specialist working with consumers who are deaf-blind.  This seminar includes strategies for curriculum modifications and supplements, communicating with the public, effectively working with interpreters, and street crossing techniques for travelers who are deaf-blind.  An overview of the deaf-blind population and providing services to all consumers with dual sensory loss are included with an emphasis on travelers who use a signed language as their primary communication mode.  Insights into deaf-blind culture and community will be explored.  Participants will acquire the tools, strategies, and resources needed to teach a comprehensive O&M program to deaf-blind adults.
Presenters will include O&M specialists, researchers, and authors in the field:  Monica Godfrey-Lehrer, Dona Sauerburger, Susanne Hogan, and Gene Bourquin, along with other professionals, travelers who are deaf-blind, and certified interpreters.
An online portion of the seminar will take place asynchronously via the web between April 23- May 4.
Because this seminar is hands on and includes outdoor O&M instruction, participation is usually limited to those who are currently teaching or supervising in their field and qualify in one of the following categories:  Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS), National O&M Certificants (NOMC), agency trained mobility instructors with 5 years of experience under a certified specialist, and/or dog guide trainers.  O&M graduate students will be considered and each application is individually assessed.  If you are uncertain about applicant qualifications please contact the Orientation & Mobility Department at the Helen Keller National Center (516) 944-8900 ext. 289.  Inquiries are welcome.
Further information and registration at www.HKNC.org  Registration is requested by April 13, 2011.
The cost is $600.  This includes all online and on-campus sessions, housing, all on-campus meals, CEUs, and related learning materials ($400 without lodging).
INQUIRIES ARE WELCOME!  If you have immediate questions, feel free to email gene.bourquin at hknc.org

Thanks,
Gene
Dr. Eugene A Bourquin _____________________________ DHA, COMS, CI & CT, CLVT Support deafblind children in Guatemala!  www.FRIENDSofFUNDAL.org
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