O&M Seminars for Professionals and Universities
Our O&M Professional Seminars educate current orientation and mobility professionals on the use of guide dogs and accessible GPS, and our Universities Programs educate future orientation and mobility professionals on foundational techniques and instructional strategies. These seminars and programs broaden the reach of Leader Dog and increase the resources available to both students and professionals.
Come see us in New Orleans this winter for AER International Orientation & Mobility Conference 2013
Thursday, December 12th
8:15–9:30 a.m.: Lessons Learned: How to Integrate GPS into O&M Lessons
Erica Ihrke, Sarah (Johnson) Arch, Meredith Griffin
11:00–12:00 p.m.: Competency Based Apprentice Hiring & Training & Apprentice/GDMI/Organizational Education
Rod Haneline, Keith McGregor, Wendy Eichler
Friday, December 13th
9:30–10:30 a.m.: An Innovative Approach to the O&M Model
Erica Ihrke, Sarah (Johnson) Arch, Meredith Griffin
9:30–10:30 a.m.: Gaining Client Compliance in 10 Simple Steps
Jessica Bimmermann
Saturday, December 14th
9:30–10:30 a.m.: Guide Dog Mobility Instructors – Advancing the Profession, Education Beyond the Apprenticeship
Wendy Eichler
10:45–11:45 a.m.: When Crisis Strikes! Emergency Planning for Guide Dog Teams & Emergency Personnel
Sue Horn, Catherine Palid
1:00–2:00 p.m.: Round Table – ACVREP Certification for Guide Dog Mobility Instructors
Rod Haneline
Current Seminars and Programs
- Guide Dog Seminar: This seminar introduces O&M professionals to our guide dog training, travel and field support requirements. Participants have the opportunity to experience guide dog challenges first hand and preview GPS navigational technology.
- Universities Program: Participating schools receive hands-on teaching experience working with legally blind individuals who need orientation and mobility travel skills.
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