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Orientation &Mobility's Crucial Role in Access to Community for Rural DeafBlind

Orientation &Mobility's Crucial Role in Access to Community for Rural DeafBlind. René Pellerin December 12, 2013. My Story. Issues in Rural Areas. No Sidewalks No curbs No crosswalks Faded road markings No speed enforcement Regulations unrealistic Volunteers hard to find.

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Orientation &Mobility's Crucial Role in Access to Community for Rural DeafBlind

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  1. Orientation &Mobility's Crucial Role in Access to Community for Rural DeafBlind René Pellerin December 12, 2013

  2. My Story

  3. Issues in Rural Areas • No Sidewalks • No curbs • No crosswalks • Faded road markings • No speed enforcement • Regulations unrealistic • Volunteers hard to find

  4. My Dream Services • O&M meet consumer first • Teamwork – walk together and identify issues • Discuss issues with consumer • Develop a plan of action

  5. Advocacy • Add crosswalks • Technology exists • Widen roads • Stricter laws • Use media My Home

  6. What will you do?

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