[Blindtlk] crossing streets during excessivly loud circumstances

Wed Dec 9 17:38:02 UTC 2015

Hi all! 
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> On Dec 9, 2015, at 9:18 AM, bettyJo via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Mike and all, 
> 
> I must not have explained this well.  
> 
> I need to travel past these loud outdoor events to go to the post office for my mail, to go to my bank, assorted stores, resturants or simply for exercise.  
> 
> I don't want or expect concert promoters to alter their procedures I simply want to safely cross the unregulated street in order to complete my regular daily errands.  
> 
> BettyJo
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Dec 9, 2015, at 8:39 AM, Mike Freeman via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You probably don't want to hear this, but ...
> 
> There is little likelihood, in my opinion, that the city will take action because too many people like loud concerts. Given this, the simplest solution is to take a sighted person to the concert with you -- at least to get there and leave afterward.
> 
> Mike Freeman
> s
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane Vlasoff via blindtlk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 10:14 PM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Diane Vlasoff
> Subject: [Blindtlk] crossing streets during excessivly loud circumstances
> 
> Hi all!
> The small city I live in has an outdoor music venue which provides live entertainment for 17 events per year.  The contract is being reviewed by the city at this time.
> 
> While I appreciate the opportunity for local live entertainment, I find that the amplified music is often broadcast at such a high volume that it significantly or completely masks the sound of cross traffic at 3 critical unregulated street crossings.
> 
> I intend to ask the city to implement appropriate safety measures at these 3 crosswalks during the outdoor events.  While I believe that the best solution is to install a signal with a vibro tactile output at each of the three crosswalks in question in reality I do not see the city locating funding for such an expensive solution.
> 
> So my question is…
> 
> How would you expect a crossing guard or police officer to make contact with a visually impaired pedestrian in such an excessively loud situation?
> 
> The only thing I can come up with is for them to tap me on the shoulder or something.  But I have to say that would probably freak me out since I have no functional vision.  Also since I travel with a guide dog I am concerned with someone essentially grabbing me while my dog is working.
> 
> Additionally, how does a visually impaired person verify that someone claiming to be a police officer or crossing guard is actually what they claim to be?
> 
> It sounds like I have trust issues and there is a distinct possibility that I do.
> 
> Nevertheless I welcome suggestions.  What solutions have you seen implemented in similar circumstances?  How effective have you found them to be?
> 
> Thank you for your time and recommendations.
> 
> 
> BettyJo
> 
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