Alphabet Soup
O&M
What is Orientation and Mobility?
October 15th, yearly.
What is the day we celebrate White Cane Day?
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"?
DTA&DTC
What is the Duluth Transit Authority and Duluth Transit Center
The Grip
What is the part of the white cane you hold in your hand?
TDL
What is Techniques of Daily Living?
Took place after WWII beginning with blinded veterans.
What is the beginning of formal Orientation and Mobility training?
The oldest and largest organization led by blind people in that country.
What is the NFB?
Apps that indicate bus routes and schedules
What is the Transit App? *Apple, Google maps*
an object or feature of a landscape that is unique, detectable, and recognized that also provides orientation while traveling
What is a landmark?
ADA
What is Americans with Disabilities Act?
It granted blind pedestrians protections and the right-of-way while carrying a White Cane
The first special White Cane Ordinance wasn't until December 1930 in Peoria, Illinois. On October 6, 1964, a Joint Resolution of Congress, HR 753, was signed into law authorizing the President of the United States to proclaim October 15th of each year as “White Cane Safety Day." *White Cane Law*
150 years they have created unique products and services to support all aspects of daily life without sight.
What is APH?
passenger trips are generated by calls/through an app from passengers in order to dispatch a vehicle to pick the passengers up and transport them to their destinations
Demand response system - taxis, paratransit (STRIDE), car services, ride share
Rolling Marshmallow, Dakota Disc, Roller Ball, Jumbo Roller, Ceramic, Metal Glide
What are cane tips?
NFB
What is National Federation for the Blind?
In 2000, “With proper training, people using the white cane can enjoy greater mobility and safety by determining the location of curbs, steps, uneven pavement, and other physical obstacles in their path. The White Cane has given them the freedom to travel independently to their schools and workplaces and to participate more fully in the life of their communities. It reminds us that the only barriers against people with disabilities are discriminatory attitudes and practices that our society has too often placed in their way. As we observe White Cane Safety Day, let us recall the history of the White Cane, its emergence both as a tool and as a symbol through history, a staff of independence.”
What is Bill Clintons statement about the importance of White Cane Day?
To facilitate the achievement of vocational and personal independence of Minnesotans who are blind, low vision, or DeafBlind.
What is the mission of MN state services for the blind?
218-722-3327
What is Strides number?
Squaring off
What is placing one’s heels against an object in order to obtain a perpendicular line of direction?
APH
What is American Printing House for the Blind?
a photographer from Bristol, England, became blind following an accident. Because he was feeling uncomfortable with the amount of traffic around his home, he painted his walking stick white to be more easily visible
Who is James Bridges, who is credited with the first white cane in 1921. *first person to use a white cane*
We believe in the dignity of all human lives. We embrace and promote the values of respectfulness, compassion, responsibility, diversity, and accountability. We will serve people of all ages in Northern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin who have vision loss and other challenges to independence. Because of our commitment, people are maximizing their self-reliance and optimistic about possibilities. Our programs – delivered at our center, in clients' homes and in workplaces – provide training, technology and social/emotional supports that empower the whole person. We are dedicated to serving our community and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.
What is the mission and values of the Light House Center for Vital Living in Duluth, MN
228 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802
What is the address to the DTC?
alternating taps of the cane in front of each foot while walking, specifically tapping to the right as the left foot steps forward, and vice versa
What is two point touch cane technique?