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DescriptionJoin 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.ObjectivesParticipants will learn: Basic Voiceover screen reader gestures with an iPhoneTechnology to develop curiosity, knowledge and mental maps about their community and/or surroundings and to pre-view new environmentsApps to plan and travel routesApps for outdoor and indoor navigationCore suite of apps that are commonly used for O&M purposesHow to teach these apps and strategies to O&M students and clientsPrerequisitesParticipants MUST have an iPhone running the latest version (must be an iPhone, not an Android phone)Blindsquare Event app (free)BlindSquare app (participants will receive a free code for the BlindSquare App) |
