[Blindtlk] Loud Places

[robin.beautifullyblind at ymail.com]

I appreciate the help! Thanks again.

> On Apr 3, 2015, at 6:44 PM, Judy Jones <jtj1 at cableone.net> wrote:
> 
> Just mee, but I don't believe trailing to be an adequate mobility method. While it keeps your directionality, there is nothing telling you about what may be in your path.  I have used it at times myself, but very sparingly, and in non-populated places.
> 
> Like you, I don't like places that mask any orientation clues I might need. But  shorten up on the cane when using in a crowd, where you can use your skills, but the cane would not get in anyone's way.
> 
> Judy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: robin.beautifullyblind--- via blindtlk
> Sent: Friday, April 3, 2015 11:18 AM
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> Subject: [Blindtlk] Loud Places
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> Hello everyone,
>   I am in need of any suggestions about traveling in places where there is a lot of noise, and sound can't be relied on for clues. I was in Starbucks last week, and there was a lot of people. I trailed the wall from the cash register to the place where I needed to pick up my coffee. There was a little girl in my path, and I didn't realize it. Her mother got mad, and told her daughter to move. I want to avoid this from happening again. So, I am in need of some tips. Thank you in advance!
> 
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