[Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
Kelby Carlson
kelbycarlson at gmail.com
Mon Apr 1 16:51:14 UTC 2013
Dr. Jernigan has a book? Do you know what it's called, and where
it can be found? Sorry for the off-topic message, but I don't
think I was aware of this.
Kelby
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From: cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
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Date sent: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:40:59 -0400
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
Being independent is also knowing when to ask for help on your
own terms and not someone elses.
Dr. Jernigan's book goes into that as well.
He even did a Banquet Speech, again before I became an NFB member
maybe some of you old timers LOL. Who knew Dr. Jernigan would
know this one where he got letters from some blind students
asking him why he goes sighted guide and doesn't use his cane.
He of course did a few jokes about it, but when he got down to it
he told the young person who wrote him, sometimes he has to go
sighted guide to get there faster than using his cane, or he
might be late for a meeting or something.
He said it is no shame in asking for help, we all need it
sometimes, even those that are sighted.
It is funny when I used to be able to drive before the gps where
in place, that if i got lost I asked for help.
Or if I couldn't find something the store I asked for help.
It's just knowing when to ask for something, then people assuming
you need the help.
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From: julielj at neb.rr.com
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:27:00 -0500
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
Justin,
If it is at all possible I find an employee or someone I'm with
to tell me
what's what on the buffet. I'll wing it alone, if I can't find
anyone, but
I don't like doing that.
I did receive blindness training at the Nebraska Commission for
the Blind.
I learned a lot of stuff there, but I also learned how to learn.
I mean I
learned how to ask for the information I need, how to advocate
for myself,
how to problem solve and how to have dignity left when what I
tried flopped
miserably! *smile* I had most of those skills to one degree or
another
before training, but daily intense practice sharpened, refined
and enhanced
them in rapid fashion.
I learn by trial and error and necessity. I have failed at many
things I've
tried. Some I tried again and had better luck. Others I
decided weren't
for me. There are still things I can't do, but would like to
master.
I read Braille at a miserable 30 words per minute. I cannot
cook fried
chicken to save my life. I am freaked out by airports. I have
worn
mismatched socks! *smile* I still use and practice Braille. I
still try
cooking fried chicken every now and then. I still travel
through airports,
even though I don't like it. I have learned better methods of
matching
socks, so I think that is pretty much solved.
You have to just keep putting yourself out there. It's a
process and nobody
is perfect, sighted or blind. We are all learning.
all my best to you,
Julie
-----Original Message-----
From: justin williams
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:58 AM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
Sometimes, I see you guys on here and feel like I missed out on
some
valuable skill training somewhere. I'm not under these
illusions that I'm
the best because there aren't very many blind people with my
skillset n
columbia. If you listen to the sighted, as they heap praise
that you don't
really deserve upon you you may think that. I hope you folks
have learned
as much from me as I have you.
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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Julie J.
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
Kelby,
I've found that if I have a choice I prefer to go through a
buffet on the
side that puts my guide dog furthest from the buffet. I'm not
worried about
him being inappropriate, sniffing or snatching food, but if he
is in between
me and the food, it means that I have to reach over and it's
awkward. He
always positions himself parallel to the buffet, so as I'm
facing the buffet
he's at a 90 degree angle to me, standing behind me. When I'm
ready to move
I turn to line up correctly with the direction of travel, tell
him to "step
up" which is something I taught him which means that he should
proceed only
a step or two.
At buffets with regular plates I have filled and carried them
myself. Put
small items like napkins, utensils and straws in a pocket if you
can, it
saves valuable hand real estate! I make multiple trips to get a
drink,
soup, dessert etc., rather than trying to make one mega trip.
The only place I've encountered the tray type of buffet was on a
college
cafeteria last summer when I was attending a leadership training
thing. I
found it best for me to ask for assistance in that situation to
carry my
tray. There were lots of little islands, some self service,
some with staff
behind the counter who would take your order. I think if I were
a regular
college student I would have figured out what was what and been
able to do
more myself, but for the three days I was there it worked out
fine.
Oh, almost all of the time I find a sighted person to let me
know what the
food choices are, but generally I fill my own plate. Working my
guide dog
with food in my other hand hasn't been a problem. Of course I
can't use
hand signals so I have to be mindful to be clear with verbal
directions. He
knows both, but responds a bit better with hand signals. Still
it hasn't
been a problem. As much as is possible I try to keep my plate
held in front
of my body, not off to the side, because the guide dog isn't
going to factor
in the additional width. Of course a dog can be taught to
account for
something additional on your right side, like a large bag or a
baby
stroller you are pulling, but this requires training and
practice.
Anyhow that's how I manage. I hope others will share some
ideas. Buffets
are not one of my favorite things. Some more ideas would be
great!
Julie
-----Original Message-----
From: Kelby Carlson
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 7:26 AM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
(This may have already been sent; e-mail is glitching.)
I wish I could come to Maryland, as I'd love to know how y'all
do
buffet lines. (Especially when their are trays and guide dogs
involved.)
Kelby S. Carlson
Vanderbilt University
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