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8:00-9:00 amTitle: Building Client Motivation & Collaborating to Achieve GoalsPresenter: Sharisse Roberts, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, MaineDescription: Some of the biggest challenges are creating client buy in and maximizing your time to be able to meet client s goals. We will explore types of motivators, how to collaborate and some case studies.9:00-10:00amTitle: The Benefits of the Dakota Disk Cane Tip with Special PopulationsPresenter: Paul Olson, Superintendent of the North Dakota School for the Blind, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, North DakotaDescription: A general overview of the development of the Dakota Disk and its characteristics will be provided. The original intent of more effective travel in rural environments will be discussed and feedback from cane users and mobility specialists will be shared. The presentation will quickly move into the benefits that have been witnessed for children who are in the beginning stages of walking and using a cane with this cane tip. The intent of the presenter is to offer another tool to the practitioner for visually impaired children who are in this transition stage. Push toys and alternative mobility devices are often the first tools that are appropriate, but there are few options for cane tips that are appropriate for this stage other than a rolling ball tip. It is my objective to demonstrate the benefits of a disc shaped cane tip that will cover more surface area for the young traveler as well as allow for more success in detecting obstacles. |
