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Through an
interactive presentation, learners will gain an understanding
of modern traffic signals and the practical skills and concepts our
students need to effectively navigate intersections that use them.
Dona
Sauerburger, COMS, is a founding member of the AER O&M Division's
Environmental Access Committee and has been providing O&M services as a
private contractor since 2000. Her special interests include street
crossings, a topic she has researched, presented, and written about, including
co-authoring the "Self-Study Guide: Crossing at Modern Signals"
and a chapter in the Foundations of O&M textbook.
Jack Mitchell, COMS, is currently the O&M
Specialist at Industries of the Blind in Greensboro. Prior to becoming a
COMS in 2019, he provided assistive technology services to people with
visual impairments. O&M combined with his background in engineering
and design drew him to become a member of the AER O&M Division's
Environmental Access Committee.
JoAnne Chalom, COMS, is President of In Focus Mobility. JoAnne has
more than thirty years of experience collaborating with individuals with
disabilities including visual impairments. She has presented to international
audiences from varied professional backgrounds. JoAnne’s interest in advocating
for greater accessibility in the built environment drew her to become a member
of the AER O&M Division's Environmental Access
Committee.