[Blind-rollers] Introduction

Sat Aug 15 19:15:01 UTC 2015

Leeann, welcome to the list. I got Jake from the Seeing eye. I walk though.
Seeing Eye will train there grads to work with a guide dog guiding a power
chair. Nearly ten years ago I talked with Paws with  a Cause, director. At
that time they were training dog to guide a wheelchair, but I have no up to
date information. You might want to check with Southeastern, or Leader to
see if they are doing the training with dogs guiding wheelchairs. I have
heard both ways on guide dogs for the Blind. Some say they are training dogs
to guide wheelchairs and some say they don't any longer.  

A relieving harness has a way to snap a bag over the area where the dog
poops. When done remove the bag and throw away.

I got on this list trying to find answers like you are like we all are to
have normality in a wheelchair. I fell and smashed my foot. The doctors
weren't sure if I would keep my foot. Like I said I did keep the foot and
now walk. Still, I want to help others like you all helped me. 

A shower curtain over your dining room table. There you can mix and prepare
your tastes, hmm. I am coming over. So maybe a cooking station can be more
permanently set up in a back room. 

What kind of birds do you have. I love birds. Had many canaries in my day
and a cockatiel.

Becky and fluffy Jake 
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From: Blind-rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Cliff & Leanne Cherry via Blind-rollers
Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 11:52 AM
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Cc: Cliff & Leanne Cherry <cliff.leanne at verizon.net>
Subject: [Blind-rollers] Introduction

Hello, Everyone,

I just recently joined the Blind-Rollers list.  I live in New Jersey with my
husband and our two rescue dogs (daughters) Rosa and Molly and our two boys
with feathers Sidney and Callie.  We do not have any two-legged kids.

I lost my right leg below the knee almost five years ago due to poor
circulation from diabetes.  I had been so very active until my
amputation-playing softball and basketball when I had my sight and walking
miles and miles with my dog guides Lana, Pastel and Hope after I lost my
sight.  I lost my very last dog guide two years ago, and it hurt so, so bad.
It was like being stabbed with a knife.  I use a manual wheelchair and never
have used a motorized one.  Oh, and I am 48 years old a week ago last
Wednesday.  As a matter of fact, I am off to a birthday party my girlfriend
is giving me for my birthday.

I saw these emails about dogs and being able to pick up after them, etc.  Do
any of you, who are wheelchair bound, have dog guides, where did you get
them, how do you use them and pick up after them?  Because I've lost my
independence, I don't know if I'll ever get over that hump.

I've had many medical trials throughout my life because of diabetes; and
because God has given me the grace and strength to get over them, I have
been able to move forward, adapt, and even go to work.  There are some
things though that I used to love to do but cannot figure out how to do them
now that I am in a wheelchair.  I'm hoping you can help me figure it out.

I used to love to cook and bake.  We don't quite have the money to
completely renovate the kitchen so everything is at my level.  Are there any
of you who cook and bake; and if so, how do you manage it?  Also, please.
Anyone of you whom have a dog guide, how does that work, and where were you
able to go for a dog?

Thanks for any information you can offer.  Have an awesome day!!

Leanne Cherry

Caldwell NJ  07009

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