[BlindTlk] Accessible alternative for pepper spray?

[Cricket Bidleman]

Thanks, Judy! I just meant that it seems like pepper spray wouldn’t be too accessible by nature because there’s always the chance you could spray it in the wrong direction. I thought there might be something with a little more certainty of success.

Best,
Cricket 

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> On Dec 24, 2018, at 12:53, Judy Jones via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I guess I'm not understanding what pepper spray has to do with
> accessibility.  I have some I have never had to use, but you want to make
> sure you are not downwind when using it, and I would certainly Google dos
> and don'ts when carrying or using pepper spray.
> 
> Judy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cricket X.
> Bidleman via BlindTlk
> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2018 12:43 PM
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> Subject: [BlindTlk] Accessible alternative for pepper spray?
> 
> Hey there,
> 
> My sister is just starting college and my dad and I were talking about
> the importance of her having pepper spray, especially if she's out
> late at night. Is there an accessible alternative for blind students?
> Generally, I don't walk late at night without without some nice tall
> people for company, but it would still be nice to know what solutions
> y'all have found, if any. Thoughts?
> 
> Best,
> Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers)
> Stanford University | Class of 2021
> Secretary | California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
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