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Description Join a successful tech-savvy blind traveler and a veteran COMS for a 2-day, in-depth training as they share how to use technology to enable independent travel in a variety of specific real-world contexts. For example, finding bus stops, planning a route, building mental models, pedestrian travel in campus environments, etc. You will learn strategies for nurturing curiosity and confidence in young travelers as well as how to use cutting edge technology with students/clients of all ages. Technology topics will include an introduction to VoiceOver, accessible maps, GPS apps, functional daily living skill apps, activities to create digital O&M cheat sheets and an exciting new technology that incorporates iBeacons to provide O&M information and accurate positioning for indoor navigation. This session will include hands-on time to using the iBeacons that will be deployed on the GMS campus. Each participant must have an iPhone. |
