[Blindtlk] To Drive or not to Drive: that is the question

[Desiree Oudinot]

It's not that our lives aren't complete, it's more of the fact that a
door will open to so many new possibilities if we can drive. That's
not to say we don't, can't or shouldn't get the job done in other
ways. This same argument can be applied to any technological
advancement. Some people wonder how we ever did things without
computers, telephones, TV'S, radios etc. Some can't imagine living
without their IPhones. This isn't limited to the blind, this is a
question about how society copes with changes. But with regards to the
blind being able to drive, it would be a big step in the direction of
complete independence.

On 4/29/11, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have heard from many, blind and sighted alike that the blind  being
> able to drive will be  looked  upon as  something  absolutely iconic
> and life-changing.  Assuming  that this opinion is in fact widely
> believed,  what do you think this means for us as blind people now?
> Also what does it mean, if we never do  drive? Is this to say that our
> lives  are not full?  Not complete?  And will never be?
>  I'm curious as to your thoughts  on this.
>
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