O&M Podcast: On the Go

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SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 01: Dr. Bill Wiener

William R. Wiener and Amy T. Parker

Dr. Bill Wiener, an Endowed Professor at the North Carolina Central University, shares his thoughts on the development of the field of Orientation and Mobility and on Code of Ethics for Orientation and Mobility.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.

Image credit: North Carolina Central University in Durham
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 02: Greg Stilson

Greg Stilson and Amy T. Parker

At the time of this podcast, Mr. Greg Stilson was a Product Director at Humanware and since has become a Product Director at Aira. In this podcast, Mr. Stilson, who happens to be blind, reflects on the advances in orientation aids and the ways that these technologies complement older technologies, such as canes and tactile maps.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.

Image credit: LinkedIn Greg Stilson profile
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 03: Dr. Gene Bourquin

Gene Bourquin and Amy T. Parker

In this interview, Dr. Bourquin considers the role that sound perception plays in orientation and mobility. Before becoming a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Dr. Bourquin was an American Sign Language interpreter for Deaf and DeafBlind individuals. Listen as he describes his work with people who have combined vision and hearing loss, describing their use of additional senses, strategies and technologies to travel successfully.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.

Image credit: Bourquin Consulting Facebook
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 04: Dr. Sandra Rosen

Sandra Rosen and Amy T. Parker

In the fourth episode of the podcast for SPED 510 (Orientation & Mobility Methods), Prof. Amy Parker talks with Dr. Sandra Rosen. Dr. Rosen is an expert on orientation and mobility -- helping people with visual impairments develop the skills needed for safe, independent travel.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.

Image credit: Graduate College of Education - San Francisco State University
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 05: Dr. Laura Bozeman

Laura Bozeman and Amy T. Parker

Dr. Laura Bozeman is an Associate Director of Vision Studies at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. In this podcast, Dr. Bozeman describes her work with different populations of people with visual impairment, including people with multiple disabilities, offering insights on the importance of what we learn from our students by listening to what is important to them.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.

Image Credit: VisionAware
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 06: Dr. Grace Ambrose Zaken

Grace Ambrose Zaken and Amy T. Parker

Dr. Grace Ambrose Zaken is a Professor of Special Education at Hunter College in New York. In this podcast, she describes her passion for young travelers, including toddlers with visual impairment. Through her research and practice, she has designed a new type of cane that encourages young children with vision loss to move and explore with less fear of falling.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.

Image Credit: Grace Ambrose Zaken YouTube
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 07: Doug Trimble

Doug Trimble and Amy T. Parker

Doug Trimble is an experienced Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist who instructs children and adults in Washington state. Doug is a full time COMS at the Washington State School for the Blind who also contracts to serve adults, including older adults, who are blind or have low vision. In this podcast, Doug shared with Amy Parker at Portland State University about how he developed his skills and what he has learned over the years. As a COMS with a vision loss, Doug shares about non-visual teaching techniques that he models and uses with his students and clients.

https://www2.wssb.wa.gov/Content/oncampus/orientationmobility.asp

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.

Image Credit: Doug Trimble Facebook
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 08: Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley

Amy T. Parker and Nora Griffin-Shirley

Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley is a professor and the Director of the Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Sensory Disabilities at Texas Tech University. Nora coordinates the Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Sensory Impairments and Autism programs at Texas Tech University.

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/education/our-people/Faculty/nora_griffin_shirley.php

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 09: Lane McKittrick

Lane McKittrick and Amy T. Parker

Lane McKittrick is the mother of 4 boys, two of whom have Usher Syndrome, a leading cause of deafblindness. Lane is also a Ph.D. student at the University of Northern Colorado in special education with an interest in self-determination research. In this podcast, Lane shares insights with Amy about the role of the Orientation and Mobility Specialist in supporting the development of self-determination skills from the perspective of a mother and from the perspective of a graduate researcher. Lane includes practical advice for O&M students and practitioners for working with individuals, families and teams.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 10: Jen Armbruster

Jen Armbruster and Amy T. Parker

In this interview, Jen shares her experiences as an athlete and her view on inclusive recreation for all students who are blind and visually impaired. She offers advice about having high expectations for students and encourages Orientation and Mobility Specialists to learn about the power of inclusive sports.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 11: Kassandra Maloney

Kassandra Maloney and Amy T. Parker

Kassandra (Kassy) Maloney is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Certified Yoga Teacher, Author, and mom of two little boys (her favorite role yet). She also owns and operates Allied Independence, LLC., a professional development organization that equips Orientation and Mobility Specialists with the most cutting edge and effective strategies that they need in order to help their students live their most independent lives. Through the International Orientation and Mobility Online Symposium, they have been able to impact the lives of thousands of students world-wide.

Amy interviewed Kassy about her efforts to develop an online professional development network for O&M professionals.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 12: Christopher Tabb

Christopher Tabb and Amy T. Parker

Chris Tabb is an Orientation and Mobility Specialist working to advance the independence of students and clients, provide training opportunities and knowledge exchange for professionals and families, and bring accessible information to the community. He is presently employed at Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) Outreach Programs as the Statewide Orientation and Mobility Consultant, also providing direct services and consultation through his private practice, Sensory Travel. Chris has worked as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Texas, providing services in residential programs, as an itinerant, and as a private contractor. He enjoys working with all age groups, including infants and toddlers, school age students, adults, and senior populations. Chris’ greatest professional interests are all things Orientation and Mobility, as well as Assistive Technology.

The transcript is available in the Download Full Text and the streaming audio is available below.
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 13: Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott and Amy T. Parker

In this podcast interview, Jane describes her journey to become an O&M, describing her draw to the field, her work with seniors and her passion for serving people with complex needs in their home communities. In one instance, Jane describes her efforts to build a relationship with a woman who happens to be homeless and deafblind in order to support her independence and safety in an urban setting.
SPED 510 Podcasts Episode 14: Erica Ihrke

Erica Ihrke and Amy T. Parker

In this podcast interview, Erica describes an innovative program designed to assist people in gaining basic O&M skills in an intensive program as they consider their need for a guide dog. This program often helps supplement or provide intensive O&M services when it isn't available in one's home community.