ObjectiveEd Games vs Farmer Noah

ObjectiveEd Games is the first pack of games for blind and visually impaired students to practice Expanded Core Curriculum skills. These games are used by Teachers of Visually Impaired Students, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Assistive Technology Specialists.

For O&M applications for the blind, deaf-blind and visually impaired: The Farmer Noah system provides a basis for developing and enhancing the skills of 1.) Detecting non-visual cues in the environment; 2.) Building detailed and accurate mental maps based on the non-visual cues, and; 3.) Tracking ones position and orientation accurately, relative to the mental maps and their surroundings. For OT applications for the disabled: The Farmer Noah system provides a basis for practicing and enhancing mobility skills to include mobility and manipulation devices. It also exercises mental skills. Farmer Noah does these functions in the context of a fun, game-like activity that can benefit children and adults through improved mobility, awareness and confidence.