Cane Skills
O&M teacher
Who teaches you how to use your cane?
BBVS
What is the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
A free app you can download on your phone that allows you to connect with volunteers who will assist you with visual tasks.
What is "Be My Eyes"?
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
What is SEPTA?
Grip
What is the part of the cane you hold onto?
The state agency that can help you with services after you graduate from high school.
What is BBVS?
Gesture-based screen reader that lets you enjoy using iPhone even if you don't see the screen.
What is voice over?
$2.00
What is the bus fare for a one-way ride?
Under your desk, beside you on your seat.
Where should you store your cane?
A free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page
What is the National Library Service (NLS) or "talking books"?
An app that connects you to an operator that helps you navigate airports, Walmart and other stores.
*Hint: It is an app that costs money but the first 5 minutes are free.
What is Aira?
Something you need to swipe on a bus or at a train station to pay the fare.
What is a key card?
Constant Contact
What is the cane technique you use when your cane tip stays on the ground?
A national organization that provides sports opportunities to thousands of children, youth, adults and veterans who are blind and visually impaired.
What is the United States Association of Blind Athletes?
Blindsquare, Lazarillo, Google Maps
What are apps that help you travel?
Moovit and SEPTA
What are apps that can help you with using public transportation?
Rolling Marshmallow, Dakota Disc, Roller Ball, Jumbo Roller, Ceramic, Metal Glide
What are kinds of cane tips?
(215) 968-9400
What is the phone number for the Bucks County Association for the Blind?