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October is Orientation & Mobility Month
Attend a variety of free online events, all from the comfort of your home.
Learn to navigate the world. Or just your kitchen. During the month of October, Braille Institute is raising awareness of Orientation and Mobility (O&M) and is hosting free online workshops and events focused on everything that has to do with O&M!
Orientation and Mobility helps those who are blind or visually impaired learn how to safely navigate their environment and travel safely and is one of the many integral services Braille Institute offers for those who are visually impaired. Recognizing the importance of O&M, Braille Institute has designated October as Orientation & Mobility Month.
We welcome all participants to our workshop! Please call 1800-BRAILLE (272-4553) with any questions and see below for a full list of workshops.
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Online: Is A Guide Dog Right For You?
October 2, 11.00am - 12.00pm
Hosted by the San Diego Center
Guide dog partners are trusted friends that offer new opportunities for interaction and greater independence. In this online workshop, learn if a guide dog is right for you!
Register for Is A Guide Dog Right For You
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Online: Human Guide Techniques While Practicing Social Distancing
October 8, 12.00 - 1.30pm
Hosted by the Santa Barbara Center
During these COVD-19 times, it is important to protect yourself and others while trying to orient to unusual areas. Please join us for a discussion of preparation, planning, communication and special considerations and modifications as we review human guide techniques together.
Register for Human Guide Techniques While Practicing Social Distancing
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Online: The White Cane Law Explained
October 9, 11.00am - 12.00pm
Hosted by the Los Angeles Center
In this online open forum we will cover the history of the white cane in the United States, the “White Cane Law” and how it differs from state to state, the benefits of a white cane, if you are ready for a white cane, the different types of canes, and traveling recommendations.
Register for The White Cane Law Explained
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Online: White Cane Awareness Day
October 15, 11.00am - 12.30pm
Hosted by the Orange County Centers
Join us online for a time of celebration about White Cane Awareness Day!
The Lions Club will be joining us virtually and sharing how they have been instrumental in getting the “White Cane” as part of society. We will go over the President’s proclamation and other forms of laws for the White Cane.
We also invite you to share how the "White Cane" has helped you.
Register for White Cane Awareness Day
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Online: Orientation & Mobility Basics & Human Guide Training
October 16, 10.00 - 11.30am
Hosted by the Orange County Centers
In this workshop you will learn safety and human guide techniques and best practices for interacting with and supporting individuals with vision loss while social distancing. You will also learn the basics that are taught in Orientation and Mobility to assist in safe and efficient travel.
Register for O&M Basics & Human Guide Training
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Online: The White Cane Law Explained (Spanish)
October 16, 12.00 - 1.00pm
Hosted by the Los Angeles Center
In this Open Forum we will cover the history of the white cane in the United States, the “White Cane Law” and how it differs from state to state, the benefits of a white cane, if you are ready for a white cane, the different types of canes, and traveling recommendations.
Register for The White Cane Law Explained (Spanish)
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Online: All About The White Cane
October 19, 3.00 - 4.00pm
Hosted by the Orange County Centers
In this webinar we will cover the history of the white cane in the United States, the “White Cane Law”, the benefits of a white cane, the different types of canes, and traveling recommendations.
Register for All About the White Cane
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Online: Am I Ready For A Guide Dog?
October 23, 10.00 - 11.00am
Hosted by the San Diego Center
In this webinar we will cover questions to ask and consider, guide dog etiquette, and highlights of six guide dog schools in the United States.
Register for Am I Ready For A Guide Dog?
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Online: What Has The White Cane Done For You?
October 23, 1.00 - 2.00pm
Hosted by the Orange County Centers
In this open forum we will have a panel of students discuss what the white cane has done for them and the freedom the white cane provides.
Register for What Has The White Cane Done For You?
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Online: The White Cane Law Explained (Spanish)
October 30, 12.00 - 1.00pm
Hosted by the Los Angeles Center
In this Open Forum we will cover the history of the white cane in the United States, the “White Cane Law” and how it differs from state to state, the benefits of a white cane, if you are ready for a white cane, the different types of canes, and traveling recommendations.
Register for The White Cane Law Explained (Spanish)
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