[Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information

[Karen Rose]

Oh so it sounds like that works. :-) Great

> On Feb 21, 2019, at 5:45 AM, Jennifer Aberdeen via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I get help from the state. When I was five I was diagnosed with a
> neurological disorder, so that makes me eligible for services through the
> Division of Developmental Disabilities. I really hate that fact, but it is
> what it is I guess.
> 
> Jen
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2019 1:09 AM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list
> Cc: Karen Rose
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information
> 
> Thank you for this. How do you manage without crossing streets though?
> 
>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Jennifer Aberdeen via Blind-Rollers
> <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Karen,
>> 
>> I can't give you any advice on crossing streets unfortunately. I have
> severe hearing loss in one ear, so I wasn't taught how to cross streets...I
> don't feel safe. I have used my cane on sidewalks though and was able to
> trail the grass and stay pretty straight. I don't constantly move my cane in
> front of me, I mostly trail, but that's just me maybe. Now and then I'll
> stop and check what's in front of me with the cane.
>> 
>> Jen 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Blind-Rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:00 PM
>> To: Blind wheelchair users list
>> Cc: Karen Rose
>> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information
>> 
>> Hi Jennifer. Thank you for responding. I am amazed that you do not just go
> in circles. :-) I do not have specific routes other than inside my office
> buildings. My biggest concern is locating the wheelchair ramps on the
> streets. Do you have any difficulty finding these? Navigating straight
> across streets? Karen
>> 
>>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 5:40 PM, Jennifer Aberdeen via Blind-Rollers
> <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Karen,
>>> 
>>> I use a manual chair and I use my cane just fine. I hold the cane in my
> right hand and push the left wheel on my chair. Sometimes my chair will go a
> bit crooked, but I use the cane to stay as straight as I can. I use a long
> cane, about 56 inches, and it has a roller-tip on it. When I first started,
> I didn't move to quickly, but eventually, as I learned my route, I got
> faster. I hope some of these tips help.
>>> 
>>> Jen 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Blind-Rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 4:25 PM
>>> To: Blind wheelchair users list
>>> Cc: Karen Rose
>>> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information
>>> 
>>> Oh thank you so much for responding. How do you use a cane with a manual
> chair? Would you need two hands to push chair plus an extra hand for the
> cane? How quickly can you travel this way. Slow it?s just not an option for
> me :-)
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 12:24 PM, Paul Wick via Blind-Rollers
> <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Karen,
>>>> 
>>>> I use my cane and a manual chair, though personally I find using a cane
> and a power chair much easier. Any specific questions just let me know, I
> haven?t tried out any of the more technological angles, because I get the
> sense they?re not ready for prime time.
>>>> 
>>>> Best,
>>>> 
> 
> 
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