[Blind-rollers] Totally blind power chair users

[Jordana Engebretsen]

Thanks,
I have been use it in familiar places.  I hope to use it next school year.  I am a teacher and one of the schools that I work is very large.  
Thanks again, 
Jordana 

Jordana Engebretsen

KMS and KCHS
Ext:1764 2107


On Jun 2, 2013, at 8:19 PM, "Treva Olivero" <treva at olivero.us> wrote:

> 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
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Blind-rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:22 AM
>> To: Blind wheelchair users list
>> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] Totally blind power chair users
>> 
>> 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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