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The 2011 Minnesota COMS Conference will feature the following presenters:
Lukas Franck is a 1987 graduate of Western Michigan University. Since 2000, he has been a training supervisor at the Seeing Eye, Inc. in Morristown, NJ. He has also presented and written materials, chapters and articles regarding complex intersections and travel. Lukas works with individuals who are using guide dogs in their communities (including in Minnesota) and works with universities to provide information for COMS in-training.
Mike Wojcik is a COMS in the St Paul School District.
Lydia Peterson is a COMS in the St Paul School District.
Susie Olsson is a COMS in the St Paul School District. We will be covering the following topics during the conference:
Traveling in Ever More Complex Environments
Intersections and Their Challenges to Travelers
Skills Students Need When Considering a Dog
On-the-Street: Complex Environments
(bring your cane and blindfold)
On-the Street: Guide Dog Simulations
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