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O&M (self.Blind)
submitted by Beneficial-Durian-44
Hey guys I'be got a question, So I want to start O&M training but my city's blind serbivces are still not doing in person training do you guys know of any other ways I can go about getting O&M and VR training? Thanks!
KillerLag 4 points 1y ago
When COVID was still pretty bad, my team did some virtual O&M training. It worked out for learning some basic skills (indoor skills, how far to scan, practicing trailing in hallways).

But there are many factors at play. I was working with one client over Facetime, for using the hallways and elevator in his building. But his connection was poor, and his phone had a tendency to disconnect in the area he was getting confused with.

There are also countless times, during a video chat, I would be looking at someone's ear rather than the sidewalk where they are walking. Or the camera would be pointed to the sky.
QuentinJamesP89 3 points 1y ago
This happened to me last year and was very frustrating. I found virtual instruction confusing and not very helpful and gave it up as not worth my time and energy until I could receive in person instruction. I wonder if you reached out to the NFB if they would be able to help. Might be worth a try.
Beneficial-Durian-44 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you for the idea!
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