O&M Snow Day

Cane Skills

100

Name three types of cane techniques

any combination of two-point touch, constant contact, touch and drag, three-point touch, diagonal

200

This technique is not good at detecting drop offs

diagonal

300

When sweeping your cane, it is detecting information before taking a step

In-step

400

Taking a step out into traffic and deciding it is not safe to cross and stepping back to the curb

reversal step

500

What are two different ways to hold your cane and why

pencil grip - allows you to choke up on your cane in busy places

Index finger grip - allows for good tactile feedback and control

Orientation

100

These run north and south in Duluth MN

Avenues

200

What side of the street is 568 W. Superior St.

On the South Side of the street

300

What shape am I, go one block N and on block E?

L route

400

Starting at the Lighthouse and walk to the corner of 1st st and third ave and make a left, then walk up to the next block what corner are you standing on?

Southwest corner of 2nd street and 3rd avenue

500

While navigating you smell a bakery or hear a heater on but is not always there

Clue

Name one on the skywalk for extra points

Orientation Take 2

100

These run east and west in Duluth MN

Streets

200

What two avenues is 586 W. Superior Street between?

5th and 6th avenue

300

Describe how you should search for items (ex. at the grocery store or on the floor)

using an organized search patter, up and down and side to side.

400

If I start at the corner of 1st street and 4th ave, walk one block south and then one block west, where am I?

NE corner of 5th ave and Superior st

500

What is NOW and what does it mean?

North, Odd, West

on an east west street the odds are on the north side

bonus: if you can give an example address

Street Crossings

100

When standing at a corner of a stop sign controlled intersection, what are two ways to help you know when it is time to cross in a safe manner?

all quiet or near parallel

200

What are some examples of completing a traffic analysis at an intersection prior to crossing?

• Identify the Intersection: Approach the intersection and listen for the flow of traffic to determine if it's a signalized intersection. 
• Traffic Flow: Listen carefully to the sounds of traffic, including vehicles slowing down, stopping, and moving.
• Parallel Traffic: At a signalized intersection, the traffic on the street parallel to your direction of travel will be moving when it's safe to cross. 

300

At a lighted intersection and there is not an APS to help you across the street, what should you do?

Listen to near parallel traffic and last resort is far parallel traffic

400

What is near parallel traffic and give an example

In street crossing context, "near parallel traffic" refers to the traffic in the lane closest to you, which can be either oncoming (moving towards you) or traveling in the same direction as you. 

right ahead or left behind

500

What is an important step to do prior to crossing with your cane and why is it important?

Flagging your cane

a signal to drivers and pedestrians that the person using the cane has a visual impairment, encouraging them to yield the right-of-way and offer assistance.

Miscellaneous

100

Learning a new room, what steps should you take to learn the room efficiently?

point of reference, perimeter, gride pattern for the rest of the room

Extra points if they talk about numbering walls, cardinal directions, and/or protective techniques.

200

name three types of public transportation

plane, train, paratransit (STRIDE), water taxi, taxi, city bus

300

What are some useful apps for orientation and mobility and why are the useful

be my eyes

maps

oko

Lazarillo

transit

400

If you are trying to cross the street and you have a very helpful pedestrian, what do you do?

turn around, drop your head, say no thank you. Make it obvious to the driver

dont move your feet and pull in your cane 

500

What is an alternative route and give an example of what that would look like.

 a different path to reach the same destination, offering a choice or option when the primary route is congested or unavailable.