[Blind-Rollers] I have my power chair!. But

[Smyth, Charlene R]

That is great news, Becky.

I have had to use a wheelchair and walker off and on over the past 4 years.  For those who are totally blind, what tips can you give for using these safely and successfully on sidewalks.

Thanks.

Charlene


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From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Becky Frankeberger via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:49 AM
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Cc: Becky Frankeberger <b.butterfly at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Blind-Rollers] I have my power chair!. But

Silly me, grin. Lauren I am bouncing up and down with joy on the new power chair.

Do you all name your chairs?? I named mine "Joy Wheels." When they took me out of bed and put me in the manual. Hello, I felt so happy. I calmed my personhood down and used my head to think through how I would move in the nursing home. My husband brought me my long white cane and I was in business. Off I went realizing some person's wouldn't know to move out of my way or would be able to direct me. It was slow going. But the day I took myself independently from my room to physical therapy way across the building was huge for my confidence. The name "Joy Wheels" was born. I could do a lot of things in my home I had no idea I really could thinking through
things.

Rejoice Lauren the long nightmaire is over. Praise the Lord for Your loving kindness towards my sister Lauren. May Your kindness be ever with her and her family. Amen.

In Him
Becky
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From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Becky Frankeberger via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2019 7:11 AM
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Subject: Re: [Blind-Rollers] I have my power chair!. But

Think about this lauren, they would also have to outlaw: walkers, support canes, eye glasses, long white canes, guide dog, service dogs, do they not allow these in the building. Whoever told you this is dumb. They have no idea what they are talking about. Just be kind and thank them, but you believe they are wrong because these other medical devices are aloud by law in the building.

Warmly,
Becky

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Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2019 4:10 AM
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Subject: [Blind-Rollers] I have my power chair!. But



Sent from my iPhone The facility where I am now living may not allow me to use my power chair. They say it might be rules from the building code.

I think that OT and PT will work with me and using it though.

it is a beautiful blue chair!

The upper part is black.

it is called an avid vector

any clues about how to get around building code etc. would be helpful.
Thanks, Lauren

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