[Blind-rollers] Totally blind power chair users

[Treva Olivero]

Jordana,
Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I think the best thing you can
do is take a long white cane and your chair out and just try it. Put
your chair on the slowest speed at first; you can always speed it up.
Going outside of your residence and trying the power chair in familiar
areas is a great start. As Penny's latest post shows, the power chair
works really well outdoors.

I look forward to hearing more about your travels using your power chair.

Warmest Regards,

Treva

On 5/21/13, Jordana Engebretsen <JEngebretsen at kpbsd.k12.ak.us> wrote:
> Thanks for your words of encouragement.  I know that, I just need to do it!
> Thanks,
> Jordana
>
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> hi, Jordana,
> I can understand the feeling of being a little hesitant.
> Ifelt the same way in the beginning, but the more I practiced operating my
> power chair and using my white cane, I felt encouraged to do it more.
> Yes, I've had my power chair go completely off the sidewalks many time and I
> just keep calm so I can safely get to a curb cut or ramp close by and get
> out of the street quickly.
> I'll be honest that I've heard plenty of sighted individuals panic when it's
> happened, but I have to reassure them that I'm fine and things like this are
> going to happen.
> The more you practice, you'll come a long ways and build up the courage.
> Sincerely:
> Bibi and son Odie
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