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We’re having a baby!

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 ~ caneandcompass ~ 1 Comment

I can't believe its been six months since our last post and there is so much to write about, but there's one HUGE announcement we are exited to share....We are having a baby!

Dare2Tri Military Camp and Leon’s Triathlon

About fourteen men holding the bottom of a huge American flag attached to a crane before they let it go to fly
July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 ~ caneandcompass ~ 1 Comment

At the end of May we got the chance to take a trip together to Indiana for Scott to participate in Dare2Tri's Military Camp and then participate in Leon's Triathlon at the end of it.

Our Engagement Story

May 29, 2019June 26, 2019 ~ caneandcompass ~ 1 Comment

Scott had been preparing for October 21, 2018 in more ways than I was aware. For four months he trained for the Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego Triathlon. I had no idea he was also preparing to propose that day.

Fridays at Reins

May 29, 2019June 26, 2019 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

Every Friday Scott participates in equine therapy at REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. Scott has been going to Reins for around seven years and now I look forward to going with him each week too. There is something magical about this place. To get to Reins you turn off a busy two lane road and then … Continue reading Fridays at Reins

Practice what I Teach

May 29, 2019June 26, 2019 ~ caneandcompass ~ 1 Comment

Being an O&M instructor I was used to teaching people travel skills, but I experienced a change of perspective when I went to a restaurant with Scott.

A Guide to Teaching Braille screen Input on iOS

October 25, 2018 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

Why Should You Learn to Use Braille Screen Input?

-It is a faster method than touch typing.
-It is a more private and reliable method of input than dictation. You can enter passwords with total privacy.
-You can open apps from your home screen.
-You can quickly and easily navigate web pages.

O&M Instructional Guide to Incorporating Shopping Apps into Lessons and Daily Life- Part 5 A  

October 9, 2018 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

The focus of part 5A is to introduce the various grocery shopping related apps involving making lists and using in the community for O&M specialists to use on lessons, for individuals to access and learn about.

VoiceOver & Zoom Survival Skills

July 17, 2018 ~ caneandcompass ~ 2 Comments

In this post we will cover some of the most commonly used VoiceOver and Zoom gestures and problem solving techniques for iOS accessibility.

O&M Instructional Guide to Incorporating Technology and Apps into Lessons- Part 4

June 21, 2018July 3, 2018 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

This blog post will be a series of recommended tips and tricks on how to incorporate free and paid for apps into instruction.

Introducing the Orientation and Mobility Goal Bank with Data Sheets!

June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 ~ caneandcompass ~ 3 Comments

Cane and Compass now features a collaborative goal bank with data sheets, created with the help of our friends at Intrepid Insight! Just like how O&M’s can share their lesson ideas to Cane and Compass, we can now also share our goals and data sheets!

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Didn’t know when to expect this to happen, but i Didn’t know when to expect this to happen, but it happened this past week! 🤓🦷
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and especiall Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and especially to my husband and Dada to our baby girl, and almost 16-year-old who will always be your baby whether she likes it or not! 💜
Abigail is 3 months old! It’s so extraordinary t Abigail is 3 months old! It’s so extraordinary to think that just three months ago I was pregnant and didn’t know anything about being a mom to a newborn baby, and now we know her, have a routine, and she’s starting smiling and beginning to giggle so much. (thank you big sis for the photos!)
Abby made some new friends today! It was so great Abby made some new friends today! It was so great to get back into our Friday routine at @reinsprogram and finally introduce Abby to the horses!
Received another great report card for this beauti Received another great report card for this beautiful girl in the mail today. All B’s and one A+! She’s officially a JUNIOR! 👏
Momma and Abby matching👩‍👧❤️ Momma and Abby matching👩‍👧❤️
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