[Blind-rollers] update

[Charlotte]

Hi. I am in the process of trying to get a power chair. I have to agree 
with what Maureen says. I can walk but not very far and it is very hard. 
The power chair gives me so much more freedom. Otherwise I'm stuck in a 
manual chair and can't really guide myself. I'm also looking into 
possibly getting a dog. Any recommendations would be great. If you want, 
write me off list. I'm in the twin cities of Minnesota.
Charlotte

On 11/11/2013 11:00 AM, Maureen Pranghofer wrote:
> 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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