[Blind-rollers] update

[Charlotte]

I've experienced similar issues. People don't think it's safe. It is if 
you just take it slow and use your cane properly. I felt so much more 
independent and had so much more freedom when I demoed that power chair.

On 11/11/2013 11:44 AM, Maureen Pranghofer wrote:
> Hi
> When I first was considering using a power chair I contacted our local 
> blind rehab place  and spoke to one of the OM specialists to find out 
> how people who were blind used power chairs.  At the time I had 2200 
> tunnerl vision in one eye.  He said flatly that it was not possible.  
> When I became totally blind and had both eyes removed I contacted 
> Blind Inc. run by the NFB and they said "no problem".  In fact in the 
> year that I was there for rehab there were 2 others blind and in power 
> chairs.
> Maureen
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Becky Frankeberger
> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 9:09 PM
> To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] update
>
> Paul, I was introduced to the blindness movement by persons in the NFB. I
> swear I would have never ventured out of my mother's home, without the
> impoweringf message of the NFB.
>
> The NFB has room for all, including me who has her toes in both
> organizations. The one ACB group I belong to might go poof.  Am I 
> rejoining
> another affiliate, don't see any that flip my buzzer. So I will stay 
> in the
> NFB Crafters division and work a bit with my State NFB. But many 
> things we
> do is universal in both groups I am happy to see. I have friends in both
> groups and don't care about the inner sanctum of either.
>
> So sorry, I have for a long time belonged to both consumer groups. My
> interest as I said above is waning with ACB. We won't talk about jelly 
> fish,
> an affiliate running them, and I could go on.
>
> Becky who is a proud guide dog handler of Jake
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of
> Paul Wick
> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 5:57 PM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] update
>
> Becky,
> You could always start a special interest affiliate (as they're known in
> ACB) I'm not trying to play traffic cop, but Bibi posts to the list
> frequently, and as someone who has found a lot of strength from the NFB's
> message for close to 15 years, it just seems like she could use some
> involvement with the organized blind movement,
>
> For me as a person with multiple disabilities I found the NFB's message
> empowering (even if most blind people are totally ignorant of other
> disabilities.) Contrast this to the ACB where there is no 
> philosophical glue
> holding the ship together, more of a talking shop than a vehicle for
> collective action and mutual support.
>
> I'm curious as to your experiences within ACB?
>
> Best,
>
> Paul
>
> On 11/7/13, Becky Frankeberger <b.butterfly at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 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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