CHAT - Orientation and Mobility Services for Individuals who are Deafblind- A Panel Discussion Р5/8/23 From Kaycee Bennett to Everyone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JvkTq5UJPI From Suzette Tweedel to Everyone: Nederland, TX From Lori Bousfield to Everyone: My big question is about teaching a student, who is db and has one cochlear implant working whilst being deaf in the other ear, to cross a street. vision is: Distance: OD: 2/200 (6/190 = 20/630), OS: NLP, OU: 6/200 (6/190 = 20/630) From Debra Fournier-Pursel to Host and Panelists: Sorry I’m late logging into this. I did not receive the email link. From Sarah Mossberger to Everyone: I like what you mentioned about the interpreter or intervener giving the answer as they sign - that was a good point, Bentley. Thank you for that food for thought From Rachel Collins to Everyone: I love that all of you have spoken to the fact that there isn't a single "right" way when providing your services to students who are DB! And in fact, you've had to get creative. It really is a conversation and understanding between you and the student. I also love the concentrated focus on making sure everyone is working together as a team! From Daniel Zink to Everyone: You spoke about standardization of signs earlier. I agree that signs usually end up being customized and personalized. But, is there a resource containing accepted standardized signs for the DB? From Lori Bousfield to Everyone: vision is: Distance: OD: 2/200 (6/190 = 20/630), OS: NLP, OU: 6/200 (6/190 = 20/630) From Lori Bousfield to Everyone: yes From Lori Bousfield to Everyone: thank you! From Lori Bousfield to Everyone: yes sound localization is a difficulty From Bentley Posner to Lori Bousfield, Host and Panelists: https://visionaware.org/everyday-living/essential-skills/an-introduction-to-orientation-and-mobility-skills/learning-to-travel-with-both-hearing-and-vision-loss/ From Lori Bousfield to Host and Panelists: Thank you Bentley!!!! From Daniel Zink to Everyone: College programs should utilize a required 6-12 month long mentorship or apprenticeship with experienced OM specialists in this field for those who are interested. From Suzette Tweedel to Everyone: Thank you!