[Blindtlk] New Member

[Judy Jones]

Hi, Candi,

You travel across the street when your parallel traffic starts up, being 
mindful of turning cars.  But getting some cane travel should be one of your 
first and most important goals to help you in your independence.

A word about chirping lights.  Many blind travelers don't like those, 
because the sound can sometimes mask thetraffic noise one especially needs 
to make a safe crossing.  Chirps echoes can also bounce off surrounding 
buildings, giving false sound clues.  There's nothing to substitute for a 
cane with complete training.

Judy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Candi Smith" <candiapple0825 at yahoo.com>
To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] New Member


HI,

thanks to all that let me know on where to buy kitchen aids. I ordered a few 
things from A to Z.

I now have another question.

My apartment building is in the middle of a busy street. The bus drops me 
off right across from my front entrance. There is a controlled light at this 
crosswalk and the problem is I don't know when the light changes. I can 
travel about 100 yards in each direction to get to intersections that are 
light controlled but its a hassle.

It would make life a lot easier if they installed one of them sound 
announcers that go chirp-chirp.
How do I get one of them installed?

If nobody is there at the light then I am taking my chances crossing the 
street every time.

If I was a better cane user than I wouldn't mind walking but...



Candi



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