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How to Teach Street Crossing to Visually Impaired Students (O&M Skills)
Learn how to cross the street with a student who has a visual impairment in this step-by-step guide. We'll cover essential orientation and mobility skills for street crossing, helping teachers and parents effectively teach this crucial life skill.💡 In This Episode:
Understanding the Environment: Intersections & Key Terms:Discover how to identify and approach different types of intersections, from T-shaped to plus-shaped.
Cane Technique & Positioning at the Curb:Learn the correct way for a student to use their cane at curb cuts and truncated domes.
Effective Prompting & Support:Find out how to support your learner without creating dependency.
Safety Signals & AwarenessExplore techniques beyond the cane, including how to non-verbally communicate with drivers and use environmental cues to determine the safest time to cross.
📚 Free Resources:
► 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 Membership
📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
January 28-30, 2026 | International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium | Conference for O&M Specialists https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/iomos
Whether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about the latest strategies to help your students with visual impairments.
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📢 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!
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By Kassandra Maloney
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Learn how to cross the street with a student who has a visual impairment in this step-by-step guide. We'll cover essential orientation and mobility skills for street crossing, helping teachers and parents effectively teach this crucial life skill.💡 In This Episode:
Understanding the Environment: Intersections & Key Terms:Discover how to identify and approach different types of intersections, from T-shaped to plus-shaped.
Cane Technique & Positioning at the Curb:Learn the correct way for a student to use their cane at curb cuts and truncated domes.
Effective Prompting & Support:Find out how to support your learner without creating dependency.
Safety Signals & AwarenessExplore techniques beyond the cane, including how to non-verbally communicate with drivers and use environmental cues to determine the safest time to cross.
📚 Free Resources:
► 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 Membership
📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
January 28-30, 2026 | International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium | Conference for O&M Specialists https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/iomos
Whether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about the latest strategies to help your students with visual impairments.
Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔 so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on education!
📢 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!
👋💌 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:
https://www.facebook.com/exceptionaleducators.us
https://www.instagram.com/exceptionaleducators.us
https://linkedin.com/company/exceptionaleducators-us