“Expanding Independence in all Ages”

Topics

O&M Classical approaches:

  • O&M in early intervention
  • O&M with special groups: the elderly, children with CVI, children and people with physical disabilities, deafblindness, etc.
  • O&M with GPS
  • O&M with guide dogs
  • Using maps, new trends in tactile graphics

ADL:

  • Meeting challenges across the age and ability range

Sports & recreation as tools of rehabilitation – the role of arts and crafts

Social skills

Meeting the psychological challenges of VI

Empowerment and self-determination

Assistive technology & communication skills

Vocational - occupational rehabilitation