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Basic Spanish for Orientation and Mobility: A Phrase Book and Dictionary
Matthew Hogel, COMS and Brenda Naimy, COMSAER International O&M Conference, December 2013
O&M Service Challenges:• Rapid growth of ELL Spanish-speaking population * *
*• Recruitment/training of bilingual O&Ms a very slow
process• Interpreters are hard to come by• Unique language of the O&M profession• Limited resources for O&M specialists who are not
bilingual
A Resource: • History and Development• Content – O&M Techniques, Appendices &
Dictionary * * * *• Format – Side by side, English/Spanish layout,
Print and E-book editions
Translating the Text into Spanish:• UPR translation department• Multiple bilingual O&M specialists• Functional phrases with emphasis on universal
understanding• Focus on Spanish used in the US• Proofreading, editing, proofreading, editing, proofreading,
repeat…
Suggestions for Use:• Determine student’s level of English fluency *• Familiarize yourself with the content • Use of digital e-book version (use with screen
reader, braille, on smart phone, etc.)• Use with other resources
Tips for Working with Interpreters:• When possible, use a trained interpreter• Meet with interpreter before lessons• Plan extra time• Use “triangular” positioning• Speak directly to your student• Choose your words carefully• Speak in short segments and pause frequently
Other Resources & Strategies:• Recruit bilingual family members,
paraprofessionals & friends• Use pictures, tactile maps and models • Model skills and provide hands-on training as
needed• Online resources & Apps
ELL Enrollment Growth compared to Overall School Enrollment
Source: National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2006-07
2007-08
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Overall School Enrollment
ELL Enrollment
Source: Migration Policy Institute http://www.migrationinformation.org/ellinfo/FactSheet_ELL3.pdf
Top 10 Languages Spoken in ELL Homes
States where Spanish is the Top Language for ELLs (in Yellow)
Source: http://thefreshmanschoolpsych.wordpress.com/language/
Recognizing the Stages of Your Student’s Language Development
Chapters 1 & 2: Basic Skills, Canes, and Cane Techniques
Chapters 3 & 4: Residential and Business Travel
Chapters 5 & 6: Using Public Transit & Skills for the Traveler with Low Vision
Appendices A & B
Appendix C and Dictionary