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Examples of O&M Books
Type of O&M Book Purpose Things to Remember
Experience Book
• Record and tell about an
activity or event, in which
the learner participated in,
using real objects or
artifacts from the actual
activity or event.
• Remember that the objects or artifacts
should be selected by the learner, as this
will make the book more meaningful for
them as they read about and recall their
experiences.
• The story line corresponding to each
object / artifact can be written in print,
brailled, or both.
Route Journal
• Help students remember
routes they travel regularly
or seldomly, depending on
the student and their travel
needs.
• Remember that students should play a
significant role in selecting content (e.g.,
landmarks, how directions are worded,
etc.) for their journals. What we think
would be useful or helpful for us, may not
be useful, helpful, or meaningful for the
student.
• Route journals can take on many forms,
such as on paper in a notebook format or
electronically in files saved on a braille
notetaker or tablet computer.
O&M Progress
Book
• Document and show
progress as students learn,
practice, and master O&M
skills and concepts.
• Boost learner confidence
in their own ability to
learn and apply O&M
concepts and skills.
• Show caregivers,
educators, and others what
students are working on
during O&M lessons and
the progress they have
made during certain time
periods.
• Remember that students should be active
participants in creating their progress
book. Involving them helps them to think
about and reflect on their strengths and
areas that need to be strengthened.
• Progress books can take on many forms,
such as on paper in a notebook or
photobook format or electronically in
electronic versions of notebooks or
photo/videobooks.
• Remember to make content (e.g.,
photographs, videos, and narratives)
accessible to everyone who might be
reading this book. For example,
descriptions of pictures or videos; tactile
graphics or objects; and text in braille,
print, or both may be needed for some
readers to access and enjoy the book.
