[blparent] Keeping track of children in noisy environments

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

How old are your children? That will help.

Training them to answer, as Dacia said, is the non-negotiable first step. I used to put a taped-shut box of Tic-Tacs candy in my daughter's pocket or tape it to the underside of the back of her shirt tail when she was a toddler and a preschooler so I could hear it rattling. It was louder than a bell or squeaker shoes on a playground. She generally kept up a lot of chatter, though, so I knew where she was. We learn to pick out our kids' voices from a crowd. Even sighted parents can do that.


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Subject: [blparent] Keeping track of children in noisy environments

Hello all.

I am a totally blind dad. I find myself struggling to keep track of my sons in noisy environments such as playgrounds, amusement parks, etc. My children are pretty good in the sense that they won't stray too far. 
That said, I want to be able to keep closer tabs on them. How do other blind parents tackle this challenge?

I have obtained a couple of different wireless beepers where I can press a button on a transmitter and have the receiver which my child wears in a pocket or around their neck, beep so I can generally locate them.

Any and all ideas appreciated.

Thanks

Jack


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