[Blind-Rollers] [Blind-rollers] I have a motorized loner

Sun Jun 23 04:54:00 UTC 2019

Hi,
I haven't taken this loaner outside yet. I think that would scare me.  I get
around in the building here quite well now, though some of the people here
don't want me using it.  If I wouldn't panic about the elevator I'd do fine.
I panic some in my manual chair with the elevator. Weird because I was an
elevator operator for 2 and a half years a long time ago.
Thanks,
Lauren

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and shape, yet, inasmuch as they are refreshed by the waters of one spring,
revived by the breath of one wind, invigorated by the rays of one sun, this
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From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of maureen
Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2019 7:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blind-Rollers] [Blind-rollers] I have a motorized loner

Hi
I'm totally behind n email and playing catch up.  Going straight without a
wall or something like the sidewalk grass line I think, in a power chair is
virtually impossible.  Follow the sound of footsteps in front of you or find
something like a wall or curb edge to follow.
Maureen

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From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lauren
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Cc: Lauren Merryfield <lauren at catlines.com>
Subject: [Blind-rollers] I have a motorized loner

Hi,

Yesterday, NuMotion brought me a motorized loner.  I am not the best driver
but even zigging and zagging, I manage to get from Point A to Point B.  

I haven't learned yet exactly how much pressure to put on the joystick. I
also do not know what to do when the wheels are not aligned with which
direction I want to go, especially straight.  I rarely can go straight.  Any
tips would be appreciated.  

I also do not fit right in the chair. They don't seem to make one that goes
with my round shape.  This one is way higher on the back than I would need.
The headrest is miles above my head.  I can't seem to sit clear back in the
seat because my legs are short. 

When I was using my manual chair, I had a lot more environmental clues by
using my hands and feet, but it was exhausting!  Now with this chair, I feel
more like I'm out there in the middle of a parking lot most of the time,
indoors, because even using my cane, I don't have as many up-and-close
clues.  Tips for that would be helpful, too. 

I think some people here are afraid to ride the elevator with me now but
that might be okay at least for now. I mean, I just got the chair yesterday.
I hope they don't panic too much. It's a new skill like learning the iPhone
was a  new skill.

Thanks,

Lauren Merryfield

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of the hosts of justice, a luminary above the horizon of virtue, a dew to
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heaven of bounty, a gem on the diadem of wisdom, a shining light in the
firmament of thy generation, a fruit upon the tree of humility. We pray God
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