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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.