2025 International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium Agenda
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January 29, Wednesday
12:00-12:30 PM EST
🎉Networking Party!
1:00-2:30 PM EST
"Meaningful Orientation and Mobility for Students with Multiple Disabilities" by Stephanie Herlich and Shelby Zimmerman
2:45-3:45 PM EST
"Navigating Success: Creating PLAAFPs and Goals for Orientation and Mobility" by Rebekka Berry and Shannah Blankenship
4:45-5:45 PM EST
"EMVI - EMpowering the Visually Impaired" by Haile Deltour and Lorenzo Billiet
6:00-7:00 PM EST
"Come Collaborate! Orientation and Mobility Instruction for Students with Multiple Disabilities and Complex Needs" by Kara Hecht
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January 30, Thursday
12:00-12:30 PM EST
Participant Panel
1:00-2:30 PM EST
"Addressing O&M Barriers and Expanding Access to Services" by Leslie Hoskins and Erica Ihrke
2:45-3:45 PM EST
"How Blind Students at Nakorn Ratchasima School for the Blind Manage Smart Farming: A Path to Independence" by Mr. Yutthana Lowanitkiatikul
4:45-5:45 PM EST
"From the Field: An O&M Questionnaire to Identify Initial Needs and Goals" by Larisa DeZayas
6:00-7:00 PM EST
"Making Places & Spaces Accessible using NaviLens" by Tim Fahlberg
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January 31, Friday
12:00-12:30 PM EST
Participant Panel
1:00-2:30 PM EST
"Overcoming Resistance to Orientation and Mobility Training Among Active Older Adults with Mild to Moderate Visual Impairment" by Erika Andersen Ko and Ellie Carlson
2:45-3:45 PM EST
"Pedestrian Readiness is Pre-Driver Readiness: COMS Role in Working with Potential Drivers" by Cynthia Bachofer and Alexa Poynor
4:45-5:45 PM EST
"A Psychologist’s Perspective on O&M Training" by Iva Toneva
6:00-7:00 PM EST
"Using Foundational O&M Skills Practice as Exercise to Build Stamina and Proficiency in Travel" by Evan Schwerbrock and Molly Pasley