Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech
Sponsored by the National Rehabilitation Association, the National Blindness Professional Certification Board, and us—the Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University—professionals in the field of educating blind students and adults from around the country will gather to discuss the latest … Read More »
As I frequently tell my students who are learning to be cane travel instructors, our main priority must be on getting people back to work or school. However, we have to stop and remember that life isn’t just about work. … Read More »
“i’m over here! I’m over here!” came a voice from across the grass. As 4th grader Kiona, wearing her sleep shades and with a white cane in her right hand, she reached down and picked up the talking Easter egg, … Read More »
When rapid transit came to California in the early 1970s, I remember learning to use the underground trains along with everyone else…sighted and blind. Because I was trained to travel in such a way that said, “You know how to … Read More »
Domonique Lawless, NOMC, NCLB is a graduate of the Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University. These remarks are excerpted from a presentation she recently made to the Tennessee Association of Guide Dog Users. I am often asked the question: … Read More »
As we prepare to head out for the holidays, we’re celebrating the achievements that our students, instructors, and you—our readers—have made for the education of blind students and adults this year. We know that blind students—regardless of how much residual … Read More »
When it comes to teaching cane travel, the methodology that we teach at the Institute on Blindness is very different from that taught by traditionally-trained instructors. Many instructors will tell you that they encourage their students to problem solve, explore … Read More »
Welcome to Louisiana, the home of delicious Cajun cuisine, outstanding music, and warm hospitality! I am excited to attend the upcoming AER International O&M Conference because there is always room to grow and learn, no matter how long we have … Read More »
Next week, a team of us from the Institute on Blindness will travel to New Orleans for the 2013 AER International O&M Conference. As I’ve prepared for the session that we’re co-leading with folks from Florida State and the University … Read More »
In advance of next week’s Thanksgiving holiday, O&M teachers have been talking about buffets and big family dinners with their students. We’ve begun assembling a list of ideas, and we are eagerly awaiting your ideas, too. Please post them in … Read More »