[Blind-rollers] update

[Maureen Pranghofer]

Hi
I don't think I've posted here before but recognize many of the names from 
the guidedog list in particular.  I'm a totally blind power wheelchair user. 
I can walk with a walker as well as long as it isn't too far and there isn't 
too much standing.  I had a guidedog who was trained to do mobility work and 
also guide the walker.  His harness was very flexible and it worked well, 
but I never felt confident to walk myself if there was a sidewalk or street 
crossings because I worried about veering and going off the curb sideways. 
But for most places I went it was fine.  Unfortunately he became diabetic 
and after struggling to control his blood sugar levels with 2 shots a day I 
retired im last June after working with him for almost 2 years.  Since then 
I have to say I've kind of rediscovered the freedom my chair allows me to 
have since with it I can use my cane which I can't do with my walker so I 
have the best of bvothworlds walking when I'm with someone sighted who can 
give me verbal directions or pull my walker and using the chair and cane 
otherwise.
Maureen

-----Original Message----- 
From: Becky Frankeberger
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 7:21 PM
To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] update

Paul, I don't think ACB has a blind wheelchairs division.  I should think
all are welcome on this list.  I don't know if or where Bibi meets with
other blind consumers. Not my point.  All are welcomed from either or all
consumer groups. There is no restriction, warm smile.

Becky and guide dog Jake
.

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Paul Wick
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 4:24 PM
To: Blind wheelchair users list
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] update

Bibi,

Just curious are you active with the Federation there in Denver?

Best,

Paul

On 11/7/13, Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire <orleans24 at comcast.net>
wrote:
> Dear Penny,
> Thank you for the update and transfering offices is no fun, but also
> can be sad when the good part starts to come around while working with a
client.
> Keep us posted when you get further updates on the client's status and
> how much further he is making progress.
> I am broaddening my experiences of being a totally blind wheelchair
> user and love to take on a challenge.
> Since having my chair, I feel more independent and am able to get out
more.
> I still have my medical ailments to contend also with the weather as
> that one can be tricky.
> Sincerely:
> Bibi and son Odie
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