Stay Safe and Have Fun this Fall
This October, in recognition of Orientation and Mobility Month and its message, “Move Freely, Live Fully,” join us as we explore ways to enjoy the season’s favorite activities safely and confidently. Whether you are planning to make your way through apple orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, farmers markets, and Halloween Trick-or-Treating. We’ll discuss how to choose safer neighborhood routes, navigate uneven terrain, and many other practical strategies for you and your family to use and enjoy fall activities together with a greater peace of mind.
Workshop Details
Cost
Free!
Ways to Learn
Online (live instruction via Microsoft Teams or Zoom)
- FridayOctober 16 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PT
How to Sign Up
You’ll receive an email with the appropriate info to access the workshop after you sign up.
What will I learn?
- Safety tips to be discussed in this workshop include, but are not limited to, protective techniques, safe costume design, considerations for makeup, masks, and eyewear, and safe travel practices for daytime and after-dark outings
- Participants will learn about choosing safer routes, using appropriate lighting to improve visibility, and applying techniques such as a heel-to-toe walking gait to reduce fall risk on uneven terrain
What should I expect?
- Offered online via Microsoft Teams
- Two ways to attend with Teams: video conference or dial-in by phone
- Learn about Microsoft Teams here
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