[blparent] Noisy shoes

Fri Nov 14 19:11:20 UTC 2008

that has happened to all of us.  At the orientation center I ran into a big 
sign and cracked open my lip and all my mobility instructor had to say, and 
where was your cane. hahaha! V
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes

> JThey do have a mobility teacher.  I'm trying to see if I can create the
> desire to want to use one by allowing them to go out to the bus all by
> themselves.  Of course, I still have to go out and herd them in the right
> direction but I don't think until the snow comes will they even have
> problems.  The only thing right now is that they sometimes run into the 
> door
> of the bus.  We tell them to put out their hands but if they do hit it I
> tell them that if they'd use their canes that wouldn't happen.
> Barbara
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:30 PM
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>
>> As much as I hate to say it, maybe he needs to let his actions and
>> choices teach him, either getin g hurt or embarrassed due to not using
>> his cane.
>> Have you hada mobility instructor work with him? If not, why not?
>> There has to be a better way.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Tammy, Paul and Colyn
>> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:11 PM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>
>> Hi,
>> If he doesn't know or has no concept of how and why to use a cane then
>> he shouldn't be  using one.  As for holding on to your cane, there has
>> to be a better more safe way to travel with your children.  Not only are
>> you putting yourself in danger when you let your child hold on to your
>> cane,  but your children are also in danger if you don't use safe
>> methods of traveling.
>>
>> Tammy
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:21 AM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>
>>
>>> And that is a problem we do have.  He refuses to use it correctly so
>> it's
>>> a good thing I know our block and other places where I have him do
>> that.
>>> Once in a while I do run into things or trip, but he has to learn
>> somehow.
>>> Got any ideas how to get him to hold his own cane.  We've tried
>> fastening
>>> it in his hand but he hates that.  The teaching cane is the best
>> method
>>> I've found so far.  I'm not bragging when I say I'm a very good
>> traveler
>>> who is very aware of my surroundings because I'm not brave at all when
>> it
>>> comes to new situations.
>>> Barbara
>>>
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "Dena Wainwright" <autumnrose21 at gmail.com>
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:12 AM
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>
>>>> having a child hold onto your cane doesn't seem especially effective
>> or
>>>> safe to me... how can you get accurate info with someone holding it?
>>>> also, what if he lets go?
>>>> Dena
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:30 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Personally, instead of holding your cane, you should have your child
>>
>>>>> hold onto your pants or belt loop. V
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:55 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> The leashes we have are just harnesses with the leash attached.
>> They
>>>>>> fasten
>>>>>> with velcro in the back.  They're kind of tricky to figure out
>> though.
>>>>>> You
>>>>>> have to get the child's arms through in the right place.  We don't
>> use
>>>>>> them
>>>>>> often but if I take the twins alone I take one on a leash and the
>> other
>>>>>> holds onto my cane.  I've even tied the one's cane to his leash so
>> we
>>>>>> don't
>>>>>> have to spend forever looking for it if he drops it or throws it.
>> Now
>>>>>> looking for cane tips?  That's a different story.  So far I've
>> found
>>>>>> them
>>>>>> when the pop off.
>>>>>> Barbara
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:05 PM
>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I only had the opportunity to use it once and it was a real leash
>> that
>>>>>>> belonged to our husky.  Gab thought it great fun to wear Shelby's
>>>>>>> leash as
>>>>>>> we made our way through a very busy airport in Las Angelas.  I
>> don't
>>>>>>> care
>>>>>>> what others think as long as my child is safe. V
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>>>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
>>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:06 AM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I've gotten comments on the leash I use for my daughter, and
>> they've
>>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>>> been positive.
>>>>>>>> Really though, I don't much care, because as parents, it is our
>> job
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> keep our kids safe, while still providing them and ourselves
>>>>>>>> oppertunities to get out and about.
>>>>>>>> Your husband doesn't have to like the leash, but he does need to
>> keep
>>>>>>>> his child safe. Liking the leash is not a requirement for *using*
>> a
>>>>>>>> leash.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>>>>> On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:30 AM
>>>>>>>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>>>>>>>> Subject: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi Shannon,
>>>>>>>> I wasn't thrilled about the squeaking shoes either, so I put
>> bells on
>>>>>>>> my
>>>>>>>> son's shoes.  They are noisy, but at least it's a pleasant noise
>> to
>>>>>>>> listen to.  As for leashes, at least in the US, they sell really
>> cute
>>>>>>>> ones that are a small backpack that looks like an animal (we have
>> a
>>>>>>>> monkey) and the tail of the animal is the leash.  Austin still
>> loves
>>>>>>>> his
>>>>>>>> (not all kids do, of
>>>>>>>> course) and has even named it.  Maybe I get stares when I'm out
>> in
>>>>>>>> public, but at least I know Austin is safe.  And, I've received a
>> ton
>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>> comments about how cute the leash is, and even what a good idea
>> it
>>>>>>>> is.
>>>>>>>> Good luck!
>>>>>>>> Melissa
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