Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Implementing iOS Programs for Veterans with a Visual Impairment Series Part 9GPS/Blindsquare Apps
Provider
 VA West Palm Beach Blind Rehab Center
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Location
 Available Online - TEAMS
Date(s)
 June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
CE Hours
 1
Contact Information
 The West Palm Beach BRC is having a Staff Development/CE activity on June 6, 2022 from 11:00-12:00N, Eastern Standard Time. Please contact Ms. Caren Lyman at caren.lyman@va.gov by COB May 31, 2022 at NOON.
Registration Information
 If you are planning to participate please use the attached form to register and send it back to Ms. Caren Lyman at caren.lyman@va.gov
Fees
Description of CE Program/Activity
 This training will introduce user to the accessibility Apps GPS and Blindsquare1.Participants will understand the differences between the different types and uses of a GPS, based on the needs and skill level of the Veteran. 2.Participants will understand the pre-requisites needed by the Veteran in the area of orientation and mobility, specifically that they must have received a full O&M training program and have demonstrated good and safe travel skills. 3.Participants will understand the pre-requisites required of the Veteran s ability to use accessible software on their iOS device. 4.Participants will understand that in order to use any GPS application the Veteran needs to allow their location to be used as well on their iOS device as well as having a data plan. 5.Participants will gain knowledge of the use, implementation and safety pre-cautions that are part of the instruction with a GPS and the Blindsquare app. 6.Participants will gain knowledge of the functions available on the Blindsquare app.