Quick and Easy ECC vs Farmer Noah

Quick and Easy Expanded Core Curriculum is designed for transition students who are visually impaired. The included lessons were chosen to address the most common gaps found within this population and require little time, expertise, or equipment to implement by the educational team and family members. The lessons, categorized by setting, category, needed items, and ECC area addressed, are intentionally designed to be completed in 5-15 minutes. They are not designed to replace a comprehensive program addressing the ECC. This app version is a new format of the current product, made for convenience and portability. Example ECC lessons target the following skills: * Planning a menu * Practicing conversation * Giving and receiving compliments * Labeling cans and frozen foods * Making purchases based on a budget * Expanding career knowledge * Tracking medical history * Spreading condiments * Reading nutrition labels * Properly using smartphones * Learning customer service techniques

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.