[Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
cheryl echevarria
cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
Mon Apr 1 17:08:22 UTC 2013
He had a number of books.
The Blindness Revolution: Jernigan in His Own Words, written by Jim Omvig
KENNETH JERNIGAN: THE MASTER, THE MISSION, THE MOVEMENT - This can be found on the NFB.org website.
Also - Walking Alone And Marching Together.
They are also available through NLS and other places.
Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY State
Leading the Way in Independent Travel!SNG Certified - Accessible Travel Advocate!Cheryl Echevarria, Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@echevarriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com2012 Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
Affiliated as an independent contractor with Montrose TravelCST - #1018299-10Echevarria Travel and proud member of the National Federation of the Blind will be holding a year round fundraiser for the http://www.NFBNY.org after Hurricane Sandy and other resources. Any vacation package booked between November 6 2012-November 6, 2013 and vacation must be traveled no later than 12/30/2014 a percentage of my earnings will go to the affiliate. Also is you book a Sandals for couples or Beaches for families and friends resorts vacation, $100.00 per booking will go to the affiliate as well. You do not need to be a member of the NFB.org, just book through us.
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:51:14 -0500
> From: kelbycarlson at gmail.com
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
>
> 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
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> 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.
>
> Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY State
> Leading the Way in Independent Travel!SNG Certified - Accessible
> Travel Advocate!Cheryl Echevarria,
> Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@eche
> varriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com2012
> Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
> Affiliated as an independent contractor with Montrose TravelCST -
> #1018299-10Echevarria Travel and proud member of the National
> Federation of the Blind will be holding a year round fundraiser
> for the http://www.NFBNY.org after Hurricane Sandy and other
> resources. Any vacation package booked between November 6
> 2012-November 6, 2013 and vacation must be traveled no later than
> 12/30/2014 a percentage of my earnings will go to the affiliate.
> Also is you book a Sandals for couples or Beaches for families
> and friends resorts vacation, $100.00 per booking will go to the
> affiliate as well. You do not need to be a member of the
> NFB.org, just book through us.
>
>
> 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Julie J.
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:51 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> 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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