[blparent] Question about parenting with blind children

[Veronica Smith]

I would stayed away from that display, that is an accident waiting to
happen.

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jaquiss, Robert
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 2:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Question about parenting with blind children

Hello:

     My parents encouraged me to touch things wherever we went. Of course,
mother kept me out of the aisles with expensive glassware or away from
displays of sharp knives. I would suggest a good strategy when visiting a
home or other place that has interesting items to feel is to ask the person
in charge for permission to "look" at the objects of interest. I've never
had any problems in stores. If something is on a shelf, I look at it. My
wife does caution me about glassware since some stores display glass
precariously. 
One time I was in a store that had a display of glass. A wooden base had a
layer of glasses. On that layer was a sheet of glass held up by the glasses.
On the sheet of glass was another layer of glasses, a sheet of glass and
finally a top layer of glasses. We stayed well clear of that display.

Regards,

Robert


Robert Jaquiss
National Federation of the Blind 
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21230 
Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422

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