Orientation and mobility study guide (Domain 7
mobility skills) Tommie
Teaching situation of uncertainty.
You need to be able to recognize the situations of uncertainty.
Should know how to ascertain the level of risk involved in crossing during the gaps in
traffic.
The risk that a vehicle which is undetected when the crossing was started will reach the
crosswalk before crossing is completed
Technique for crossing at an uncontrolled crossing using visual strategies
1. Visually see if there are cars coming and go when no traffic is present that is close
enough to reach the crosswalk before completing the crossing
2. Cross when you see a vehicle in the nearest parallel lane on the parallel street is just
entering the intersection
Technique for crossing at an uncontrolled crossing using auditory strategies
1. Listening for when they do not hear any cars and cross when it is clear.
3. Listening to hear when a vehicle in the nearest lane on the parallel street is just
entering the intersection
Technique for crossing at a stop sign controlled crossing using visual strategies
1. When you don't see traffic or cars at the stop sign
2. When you see that the cars are stopped at the stop sign
3. When you see the protective lane move
Technique for crossing at a stop sign controlled crossing with auditory strategies
1. Listening for no cars at the stop sign and go when it is all clear
2. Listening for when the protective lane starts moving and gets in the middle of the
crossing
Technique for crossing at a signal controlled crossing using visual strategies
1. Using pedestrian pushbutton
3. Street crossing with the surge of parallel traffic, recommended when dealing with
designated left turn lane
3. Look at the traffic signal for the perpendicular street to determine the color of the
signal of the parallel traffic
Technique for crossing at a signal controlled crossing using auditory strategies
1. Crossing clockwise and counterclockwise
2. Using aps when available and appropriate
3. Near lane parallel through traffic for dealing with left turn arrow and for complex
signal
4. Crossing with surge of parallel traffic
Define a situation of uncertainty
A situation of uncertainty is for a gap of judgment because of undetected vehicles may
be just a few seconds away
Pedestrian button in the timing of street crossing
,The signal notifies the pedestrian of the onset and duration of the walk signal that is the
timing during which pedestrian may legally cross
APS information is supplemental to traffic and environment cues and the APS walk
indicator only that the walk sign is on not that it is safe to cross
What strategies should be used when teaching a learner to use APS
1. Approach the intersection and stop at the curv, maintaining initial alignment, check
alignment by listening to traffic
2. Determine the starting location for crossing and identify tactile cues to realign after
pressing the pushbutton
What strategies should be used when teaching a learner to use APS continued 1
3. Listen and evaluate the intersection, determine the traffic pattern and intersection
geometry
4. Leave the curb search for a APS using systematic pattern, starting by making a 180
degree turn and looking on the side of the curb
What strategies should be used when teaching a learner to use APS continued 2
5. Once located, explore the device and it's functioning, including if there is a tactile
arrow and confirm it is pointing the direction you want to cross
6. stand at the pushbutton and while maintaining awareness of crossing location, listen
to traffic and the APS for a full cycle to make sure that the sidewalk corresponds with
the information
What strategies should be used when teaching a learner to use APS continued 3
7. Press the button at the beginning of the perpendicular surge and return to the spot
8. When the walk indicator is hears confirm with traffic sounds and cross
Identify and describe a tactile method of alignment at street crossings
1. Alignment with grass line- traveler locates the grass-line farthest from the parallel
street and sidestep to it, traveler uses the foot to establish a parallel direction with
grass-line the rest of the body is then positioned according
Perpendicular alignment with curb
Traveler has prior knowledge of the curb, the toes are extended over the curb in order
to feel the curb edge under foot, having established perpendicular alignment, the
traveler projects this into space
Maintaining alignment
Traveler acquires a straight line and continues this line to the curb, the traveler mentally
projects this line across the street
Identify and describe an auditory method of alignment at a street crossing
1. Parallel alignment requires tracking individual cars into the distance and aligning the
body correctly
2. Perpendicular alignment requires the traveler to square his shoulder to the traffic at
its farthest point
When should an instructor be positioned while on the corner before initiating the
crossing
At the point where they can see both the incoming traffic and the traveler
In the beginning they should be close enough to stop the traveler (no more than 5 feet)
Where should an instructor be positioned after the learner initiates the crossing,
during the crossing
Between the traveler and the stopped cars
, What is the basic procedure for bus travel
1. Traveler confirms with the driver that this is the desired was and if it goes to the bus
stop
2. When boarding the bus the traveler should;
Approach directly until contact with the bus
What is the basic procedure for bus travel continued
3. Trail the bus toward the front, Ascend the stairs, trail the front railing to the pay
station, tell the driver the desired stop you want, sit near the bus driver to help remind
the bus driver, ask which side of the street you are being left off at when at your stop
Bus travel skills
Understanding the system- schedule, fares, stops or stations, route planning, transfer
Accessing the correct vehicle -find correct stop, move to and wait in the proper boarding
area
Entering the vehicle- move through the doorway, Ascend stairs or lift, pay for the fair,
find a seat
Bus travel skills continued
Traveling in vehicle- handle the movements of vehicle and other passengers
Exiting the vehicle -identify the stop, notify the driver of the stop, exiting the stop,
determine the desired direction
How can a learner obtain route information when planning a trip using public
transit
Route maps and Web scheduling are accessible
Real time bus location is available through customer service or an audio and visual
signage at transportation center
What is paratransit and how does a learner become eligible to us it
ADA mandated demand response transportation system for persons with disabilities
who are enable to use fixed-route bis and rail source
Trips are scheduled by riders
Cane techniques used for snow
1. Use constant contact technique in light snow or locating a shoreline
2. Medium snow covered surface use a higher arc with a bouncing touch
Cane techniques used for snow continued
3. Heavy snow is a light touch where the cane is moved in such a way that the arc is
low in the middle and high at the sides, this technique avoid cane sticking
Describe how to locate the stairs
The traveler uses environmental cues and landmarks in attempt to approach the stairs
in a perpendicular fashion.
The contacting objects procedure is used to locate the riser for ascending stairs
Explain how to ascend the stairs
1. After locating the stairs, tip of cane is anchored against the edge of the first step
2. The cane is inwardly rotated in the hand bringing it to vertical position while changing
the grip to a modified pencil grip
Explain how to ascend the stairs continued 1
3. The palm of the hand is outwardly rotated bringing the cane to a vertical position, as
done when contacting an object
Explain how to ascend the stairs continued 2
mobility skills) Tommie
Teaching situation of uncertainty.
You need to be able to recognize the situations of uncertainty.
Should know how to ascertain the level of risk involved in crossing during the gaps in
traffic.
The risk that a vehicle which is undetected when the crossing was started will reach the
crosswalk before crossing is completed
Technique for crossing at an uncontrolled crossing using visual strategies
1. Visually see if there are cars coming and go when no traffic is present that is close
enough to reach the crosswalk before completing the crossing
2. Cross when you see a vehicle in the nearest parallel lane on the parallel street is just
entering the intersection
Technique for crossing at an uncontrolled crossing using auditory strategies
1. Listening for when they do not hear any cars and cross when it is clear.
3. Listening to hear when a vehicle in the nearest lane on the parallel street is just
entering the intersection
Technique for crossing at a stop sign controlled crossing using visual strategies
1. When you don't see traffic or cars at the stop sign
2. When you see that the cars are stopped at the stop sign
3. When you see the protective lane move
Technique for crossing at a stop sign controlled crossing with auditory strategies
1. Listening for no cars at the stop sign and go when it is all clear
2. Listening for when the protective lane starts moving and gets in the middle of the
crossing
Technique for crossing at a signal controlled crossing using visual strategies
1. Using pedestrian pushbutton
3. Street crossing with the surge of parallel traffic, recommended when dealing with
designated left turn lane
3. Look at the traffic signal for the perpendicular street to determine the color of the
signal of the parallel traffic
Technique for crossing at a signal controlled crossing using auditory strategies
1. Crossing clockwise and counterclockwise
2. Using aps when available and appropriate
3. Near lane parallel through traffic for dealing with left turn arrow and for complex
signal
4. Crossing with surge of parallel traffic
Define a situation of uncertainty
A situation of uncertainty is for a gap of judgment because of undetected vehicles may
be just a few seconds away
Pedestrian button in the timing of street crossing
,The signal notifies the pedestrian of the onset and duration of the walk signal that is the
timing during which pedestrian may legally cross
APS information is supplemental to traffic and environment cues and the APS walk
indicator only that the walk sign is on not that it is safe to cross
What strategies should be used when teaching a learner to use APS
1. Approach the intersection and stop at the curv, maintaining initial alignment, check
alignment by listening to traffic
2. Determine the starting location for crossing and identify tactile cues to realign after
pressing the pushbutton
What strategies should be used when teaching a learner to use APS continued 1
3. Listen and evaluate the intersection, determine the traffic pattern and intersection
geometry
4. Leave the curb search for a APS using systematic pattern, starting by making a 180
degree turn and looking on the side of the curb
What strategies should be used when teaching a learner to use APS continued 2
5. Once located, explore the device and it's functioning, including if there is a tactile
arrow and confirm it is pointing the direction you want to cross
6. stand at the pushbutton and while maintaining awareness of crossing location, listen
to traffic and the APS for a full cycle to make sure that the sidewalk corresponds with
the information
What strategies should be used when teaching a learner to use APS continued 3
7. Press the button at the beginning of the perpendicular surge and return to the spot
8. When the walk indicator is hears confirm with traffic sounds and cross
Identify and describe a tactile method of alignment at street crossings
1. Alignment with grass line- traveler locates the grass-line farthest from the parallel
street and sidestep to it, traveler uses the foot to establish a parallel direction with
grass-line the rest of the body is then positioned according
Perpendicular alignment with curb
Traveler has prior knowledge of the curb, the toes are extended over the curb in order
to feel the curb edge under foot, having established perpendicular alignment, the
traveler projects this into space
Maintaining alignment
Traveler acquires a straight line and continues this line to the curb, the traveler mentally
projects this line across the street
Identify and describe an auditory method of alignment at a street crossing
1. Parallel alignment requires tracking individual cars into the distance and aligning the
body correctly
2. Perpendicular alignment requires the traveler to square his shoulder to the traffic at
its farthest point
When should an instructor be positioned while on the corner before initiating the
crossing
At the point where they can see both the incoming traffic and the traveler
In the beginning they should be close enough to stop the traveler (no more than 5 feet)
Where should an instructor be positioned after the learner initiates the crossing,
during the crossing
Between the traveler and the stopped cars
, What is the basic procedure for bus travel
1. Traveler confirms with the driver that this is the desired was and if it goes to the bus
stop
2. When boarding the bus the traveler should;
Approach directly until contact with the bus
What is the basic procedure for bus travel continued
3. Trail the bus toward the front, Ascend the stairs, trail the front railing to the pay
station, tell the driver the desired stop you want, sit near the bus driver to help remind
the bus driver, ask which side of the street you are being left off at when at your stop
Bus travel skills
Understanding the system- schedule, fares, stops or stations, route planning, transfer
Accessing the correct vehicle -find correct stop, move to and wait in the proper boarding
area
Entering the vehicle- move through the doorway, Ascend stairs or lift, pay for the fair,
find a seat
Bus travel skills continued
Traveling in vehicle- handle the movements of vehicle and other passengers
Exiting the vehicle -identify the stop, notify the driver of the stop, exiting the stop,
determine the desired direction
How can a learner obtain route information when planning a trip using public
transit
Route maps and Web scheduling are accessible
Real time bus location is available through customer service or an audio and visual
signage at transportation center
What is paratransit and how does a learner become eligible to us it
ADA mandated demand response transportation system for persons with disabilities
who are enable to use fixed-route bis and rail source
Trips are scheduled by riders
Cane techniques used for snow
1. Use constant contact technique in light snow or locating a shoreline
2. Medium snow covered surface use a higher arc with a bouncing touch
Cane techniques used for snow continued
3. Heavy snow is a light touch where the cane is moved in such a way that the arc is
low in the middle and high at the sides, this technique avoid cane sticking
Describe how to locate the stairs
The traveler uses environmental cues and landmarks in attempt to approach the stairs
in a perpendicular fashion.
The contacting objects procedure is used to locate the riser for ascending stairs
Explain how to ascend the stairs
1. After locating the stairs, tip of cane is anchored against the edge of the first step
2. The cane is inwardly rotated in the hand bringing it to vertical position while changing
the grip to a modified pencil grip
Explain how to ascend the stairs continued 1
3. The palm of the hand is outwardly rotated bringing the cane to a vertical position, as
done when contacting an object
Explain how to ascend the stairs continued 2
