A Step Forward

217. How Do Blind People Know Where They Are? | Landmarks vs. Cues


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How do blind people know where they are? This episode explains the crucial difference between landmarks vs. cues in orientation and mobility.⌚ Video Chapters:00:00 The Big Question: How Do Blind People Navigate?00:24 Why Orientation & Mobility is the Foundation of Success01:47 Definition of a Landmark (from the TAPS Curriculum)03:05 Definition of a Clue03:20 Practical Example04:06 A Tricky Example: Is an Elevator a Landmark or a Clue?06:07 Example: Landmark or Cue?08:22 This or That! Test Your O&M Knowledge09:39 Continue Your Learning (FREE Educator Resources)11:00 A Thank You to Our Community💡 In This Episode:Landmarks vs. Cues: DefinitionsDiscover the key difference and definitions of Landmarks and CuesReal-World Examples: Is It a Landmark or a Clue?We explore common examples you and your students will encounter.This or That! Test Your O&M KnowledgeJoin our interactive game at the end of the video! Kassy presents three common school-based scenarios and challenges you to decide if they are a landmark or a cue. Drop your answers in the comments!A: LandmarkB: CuesC: It dependsAnswers!1. School Water Fountain: A2. School Hallway Markers: C (drop your answers in the comments why!)3. School Front Office: AResources:► Night Travel Skills PDF (For O&M Specialists): Get a comprehensive guide to help you teach night travel lessons effectively.► 5 Key Strategies Every Teacher Needs (For Classroom Teachers): A free PDF with five simple, quick things you can do right now to impact the lives of your learners with visual impairments. ► FREE SEE Community MembershipThank you for being part of this amazing community. Your support helps us create valuable resources. If you found this video helpful, please like and subscribe so we can continue to grow!📢 Join the Conversation!Have questions or tips of your own? Drop a comment below and let’s chat about it. ⬇️Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video! 👋📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:Join the waitlist! "International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&M Specialistshttps://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com💌 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://www.instagram.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://linkedin.com/company/exceptionaleducators-us

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