Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 OKO App Presentation
Provider
 Division of Vocational Rehabilation
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Location
 Available Online
Date(s)
 January 18, 2024 - January 18, 2024 - 9:30am-10:30am
CE Hours
 1.0
Contact Information
 Megann Brousard, megann.brousard@state.co.us
Registration Information
 This event is currently only available to Colorado DVR PAT Staff
Fees
 0.00
Description of CE Program/Activity
 App Description: Reach your destination effortlessly. OKO is a smart camera app thathelps you explore your surroundings with real-time feedback. With it, you can know thestate of the pedestrian traffic light. At an intersection, the pedestrian traffic light functiongives you the state of the pedestrian light by playing haptics and audio feedback, similarto a physical APS system. OKO is closely co-developed with blind and visually impairedusers. Presentation Outline:- Introduction and the history of OKO- What is OKO in a nutshell?- A brief explanation/demo of OKO and how it works- Tips for getting the most out of using OKO- Questions and answersLearning Objectives:- Learn the basics of how pedestrian systems work in the United States.- Learn how the OKO app can translate these signals into feedback from blind/visuallyimpaired users.- Learn what the app can and can't do to assist in your orientation and mobility journey.