From stacie.leap at gmail.com  Sat May 16 16:24:34 2026
From: stacie.leap at gmail.com (Stacie Leap)
Date: Sat, 16 May 2026 12:24:34 -0400
Subject: [blParent] Celebrating Mothers - Blind Parents Meeting - Saturday
 May 16 7PM ET
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Hello Everybody,
Please share with your network.  This is for all parents regardless of
geographical location.
You are invited to attend the Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents
(POBP) meeting on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM ET via Zoom.

POBP is a supportive and empowering community for blind parents,
grandparents, family members, and allies. Our meetings provide a space to
share experiences, exchange practical strategies, and encourage one another
in the journey of parenting and advocacy. Whether you are raising children,
supporting a blind parent, or simply want to connect and learn, you are
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For more information, please contact with POBP President Stacie Leap at
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Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
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and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

From trising1943 at gmail.com  Sun May 17 09:14:38 2026
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From leyeshprintse at icloud.com  Tue May 19 10:29:34 2026
From: leyeshprintse at icloud.com (Leye-Shprintse Teller)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 06:29:34 -0400
Subject: [blParent] Recommendations of double strollers
Message-ID: <FFC369FD-FC34-4CDF-B931-FB0A13B2D889@icloud.com>

BS’D

Hi,

I’m a blind mom of a 19-month-old baby and a 3-week-old baby living in Brooklyn, New York. I’m seeking recommendations of double strollers from other blind city parents, what do you use? I’m grateful for every tip. Thank you!

Regards,
Mrs. Leye-Shprintse Teller 

Reuven Yitzchok & Leye-Shprintse Teller
Brooklyn (N.Y.), U.S.
rylst at icloud.om
leyeshprintse at icloud.com
+1 (929) 977-8890

Sent From Our iPhone 14

From hstevensnfb at gmail.com  Tue May 19 12:24:02 2026
From: hstevensnfb at gmail.com (Helen Stevens)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 07:24:02 -0500
Subject: [blParent] Recommendations of double strollers
In-Reply-To: <FFC369FD-FC34-4CDF-B931-FB0A13B2D889@icloud.com>
References: <FFC369FD-FC34-4CDF-B931-FB0A13B2D889@icloud.com>
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Good morning,

We just went through figuring this out a couple months ago. We specifically went with a “stroller wagon” because of how much better they pull, though it still took some research since they’re still more designed for pushing. We ended up with the Safety First Summit Wagon Stroller. Our infant carseat is by the same brand so it connects right in and then our toddler sits in one of the actual seats. I think it pulls reasonably well and we’ve taken it on the bus plenty of times. The only thing I don’t like is the storage space it has is pretty useless so I still carry a backpack as a diaper bag.

I hope that helps, happy to provide more info or answer more questions.
Helen

On May 19, 2026, at 5:29 AM, Leye-Shprintse Teller via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:

BS’D

Hi,

I’m a blind mom of a 19-month-old baby and a 3-week-old baby living in Brooklyn, New York. I’m seeking recommendations of double strollers from other blind city parents, what do you use? I’m grateful for every tip. Thank you!

Regards,
Mrs. Leye-Shprintse Teller 

Reuven Yitzchok & Leye-Shprintse Teller
Brooklyn (N.Y.), U.S.
rylst at icloud.om
leyeshprintse at icloud.com
+1 (929) 977-8890

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From ckruzik22 at gmail.com  Tue May 19 16:38:40 2026
From: ckruzik22 at gmail.com (Christina Rebilas-Kruzik)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 12:38:40 -0400
Subject: [blParent] Recommendations of double strollers
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Agree. I used the Jeep wagon stroller due to his ability to hold a car
seat, had a “hood” if needed to enclose on super sunny/hot days and you can
push or pull. My child is now ten and I still use it with him from time to
time when he tires of walking or even for groceries as it holds up to
100lbs. Best purchase ever- you can push or pull it. Very friendly for low
vision/visually blind and children. Best wishes as you search.
Sincerely,
Christina
Philadelphia, PA area

On Tue, May 19, 2026 at 8:25 AM Helen Stevens via BlParent <
blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> We just went through figuring this out a couple months ago. We
> specifically went with a “stroller wagon” because of how much better they
> pull, though it still took some research since they’re still more designed
> for pushing. We ended up with the Safety First Summit Wagon Stroller. Our
> infant carseat is by the same brand so it connects right in and then our
> toddler sits in one of the actual seats. I think it pulls reasonably well
> and we’ve taken it on the bus plenty of times. The only thing I don’t like
> is the storage space it has is pretty useless so I still carry a backpack
> as a diaper bag.
>
> I hope that helps, happy to provide more info or answer more questions.
> Helen
>
> On May 19, 2026, at 5:29 AM, Leye-Shprintse Teller via BlParent <
> blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> BS’D
>
> Hi,
>
> I’m a blind mom of a 19-month-old baby and a 3-week-old baby living in
> Brooklyn, New York. I’m seeking recommendations of double strollers from
> other blind city parents, what do you use? I’m grateful for every tip.
> Thank you!
>
> Regards,
> Mrs. Leye-Shprintse Teller
>
> Reuven Yitzchok & Leye-Shprintse Teller
> Brooklyn (N.Y.), U.S.
> rylst at icloud.om
> leyeshprintse at icloud.com
> +1 (929) 977-8890
>
> Sent From Our iPhone 14
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From natalieccharbonneau at gmail.com  Tue May 19 17:01:46 2026
From: natalieccharbonneau at gmail.com (natalieccharbonneau at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 10:01:46 -0700
Subject: [blParent] Recommendations of double strollers
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I have used both the evenflow pivot and keenz elite stroller wagons. The evenflow has a car seat adapter which was great for us and folded up a bit smaller than the Keenz. It used a single handle which you could switch to pull or push.
The Keenz is a bigger footprint, but has incredible storage room and more space for my two kiddos which is great now that they are a bit older. It also has a great rain cover and pulls great on rugged terrain. It has handles on both sides, so you just pull from whichever side and can switch sides seamlessly.
Both models I used had a middle tray that was removable so I could serve up snacks/food while on route which I also appreciated.


-----Original Message-----
From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Christina Rebilas-Kruzik via BlParent
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 9:39 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Christina Rebilas-Kruzik <ckruzik22 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [blParent] Recommendations of double strollers

Agree. I used the Jeep wagon stroller due to his ability to hold a car seat, had a “hood” if needed to enclose on super sunny/hot days and you can push or pull. My child is now ten and I still use it with him from time to time when he tires of walking or even for groceries as it holds up to 100lbs. Best purchase ever- you can push or pull it. Very friendly for low vision/visually blind and children. Best wishes as you search.
Sincerely,
Christina
Philadelphia, PA area

On Tue, May 19, 2026 at 8:25 AM Helen Stevens via BlParent < blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> We just went through figuring this out a couple months ago. We 
> specifically went with a “stroller wagon” because of how much better 
> they pull, though it still took some research since they’re still more 
> designed for pushing. We ended up with the Safety First Summit Wagon 
> Stroller. Our infant carseat is by the same brand so it connects right 
> in and then our toddler sits in one of the actual seats. I think it 
> pulls reasonably well and we’ve taken it on the bus plenty of times. 
> The only thing I don’t like is the storage space it has is pretty 
> useless so I still carry a backpack as a diaper bag.
>
> I hope that helps, happy to provide more info or answer more questions.
> Helen
>
> On May 19, 2026, at 5:29 AM, Leye-Shprintse Teller via BlParent < 
> blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> BS’D
>
> Hi,
>
> I’m a blind mom of a 19-month-old baby and a 3-week-old baby living in 
> Brooklyn, New York. I’m seeking recommendations of double strollers 
> from other blind city parents, what do you use? I’m grateful for every tip.
> Thank you!
>
> Regards,
> Mrs. Leye-Shprintse Teller
>
> Reuven Yitzchok & Leye-Shprintse Teller Brooklyn (N.Y.), U.S.
> rylst at icloud.om
> leyeshprintse at icloud.com
> +1 (929) 977-8890
>
> Sent From Our iPhone 14
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From jen10514 at gmail.com  Wed May 20 00:52:24 2026
From: jen10514 at gmail.com (Jennifer Bose)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 20:52:24 -0400
Subject: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my teen's
 driver's
 education journey
Message-ID: 
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Hi, blind parents. My daughter is 16 and taking driver's education classes,
hoping to go through all the steps and get her license soon. Her dad and I
are both blind; he was able to drive until his early 30s; I only ever drove
a bike and a small tractor a few times. I'm wondering what other blind
parents have done to support their kids' driver's ed process. I'm studying
the written test, and of course I'm paying any related fees, but what else?
Interested in anyone's thoughts. Thanks.

Jen

From sonshines59 at gmail.com  Wed May 20 01:02:04 2026
From: sonshines59 at gmail.com (Judy Jones)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 18:02:04 -0700
Subject: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my
 teen's driver's education journey
In-Reply-To: 
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Hi!

My information is older, but same should work.  Several years ago I wrote an article for the Monitor, Surviving Teen Driving, and I had the same questions and got great support.

Line up some friends or people you know that would feel comfortable in helping out with the permit driving, accompanying your teen while learning.  Check your states requirements.  Enter them in a GOOD driving school, is worth the money.

Write me off-list and I would be glad to answer any other questions.

Judy

“Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.”

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To: blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my teen's driver's education journey

Hi, blind parents. My daughter is 16 and taking driver's education classes,
hoping to go through all the steps and get her license soon. Her dad and I
are both blind; he was able to drive until his early 30s; I only ever drove
a bike and a small tractor a few times. I'm wondering what other blind
parents have done to support their kids' driver's ed process. I'm studying
the written test, and of course I'm paying any related fees, but what else?
Interested in anyone's thoughts. Thanks.

Jen
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From jopinto at msn.com  Wed May 20 01:07:35 2026
From: jopinto at msn.com (Jo Elizabeth Pinto)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2026 01:07:35 +0000
Subject: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my
 teen's driver's education journey
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Hi. I just went through the same thing. I took my daughter to all of the appointments at the DMV and learned the requirements so I could help her study for the written tests. I lined up some friends to help her with the driving, although her dad is sighted, so he did some of it as well. But since he works a lot, I found other friends to practice with her. The hours go faster than you might think.

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Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:02 PM
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Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my teen's driver's education journey

Hi!

My information is older, but same should work.  Several years ago I wrote an article for the Monitor, Surviving Teen Driving, and I had the same questions and got great support.

Line up some friends or people you know that would feel comfortable in helping out with the permit driving, accompanying your teen while learning.  Check your states requirements.  Enter them in a GOOD driving school, is worth the money.

Write me off-list and I would be glad to answer any other questions.

Judy

"Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."

-----Original Message-----
From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jennifer Bose via BlParent
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:52 PM
To: blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jennifer Bose <jen10514 at gmail.com>
Subject: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my teen's driver's education journey

Hi, blind parents. My daughter is 16 and taking driver's education classes, hoping to go through all the steps and get her license soon. Her dad and I are both blind; he was able to drive until his early 30s; I only ever drove a bike and a small tractor a few times. I'm wondering what other blind parents have done to support their kids' driver's ed process. I'm studying the written test, and of course I'm paying any related fees, but what else?
Interested in anyone's thoughts. Thanks.

Jen
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From mbaldwin at gpcom.net  Wed May 20 14:16:19 2026
From: mbaldwin at gpcom.net (mbaldwin at gpcom.net)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2026 09:16:19 -0500
Subject: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my
 teen's driver's education journey
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How much confidence do you have in driver's ed?

Around here, my 2 kids never got the full required, state mandated hours of driving in, even though we paid for them to have private driver's ed through the college instead of high school. Maybe the 1 on 1 made up for it?

Deciding your confidence in the instruction she is getting should help you decide if additional driving with someone else is needed. Check state laws, but usually there are requirements for co-drivers/passengers, especially if it is a learners permit, or POP (provisional operators permit). Most states do not go to a straight "license" anymore. At 16, I'm guessing she is going to get some type of POP, usually you have to have your learners to take driver's ed. Which means she has already studied and passed a test at the DMV.

Why are you studying the materials? Do you normally study her school material and help her with it? If not, why this exception for driver’s ed?

You don’t need to justify it to anyone, but I think it’s worth being honest about the reason. There’s a difference between studying so you can answer questions about traffic laws while she’s learning versus studying because having a licensed driver in the house would make life easier for the family. I’m not making assumptions or judging either way, just pointing out that motivations matter. The "pressure" to perform will impact your daughter's driving and not in a good way.

As far as the blind parent part, I'm sure you've ridden with experienced drivers, you know what it "feels" like. You can feel if she is braking too hard, accelerating too fast, cornering too wide/narrow, jerky around steady curves like off ramps, etc. Help her be a smooth, confident driver.

Teach her situational awareness. Drivers need to know what is going on 360 degrees, NOT just in front. When she is driving, and when traffic isn't so bad, reach up and knock the rear view mirror out of alignment and ask her what was behind her, if she can't answer, she wasn't paying attention to everything.

If her car has all those fancy sensors for lane detection, adaptive cruise, etc. turn them off and make her drive without them. They will NOT always work and becoming reliant on them makes for a lazy driver.

The person riding with her needs to stay calm while in the car. Kids pick up instantly on tension or panic from passengers, and it makes them drive worse. If the person riding with her is going to be anxious, it’s honestly better to have that person step back for a while and let another adult handle practice driving.

Start early on teaching her to be responsible for the car itself. Keep it clean, know when it needs an oil change, check the tires, and pay attention when something sounds or feels off. A well-maintained car is a safer car. I'll be honest, I'm still fighting that battle with my 20-year-old. You can lead them to the dipstick but you can't make them check it.

In short it comes down to your confidence in her current driver's ed instruction and your daughter. High confidence in both, then don't sweat it, low, well then consider additional instruction and even delaying the license.

If your daughter has a good head on her shoulders, and a bit of common sense, driving isn't all that scary. Coming out of driver's ed, she will probably drive better than 75% of the idiots on the road.

Driving is 98% experience. Neither driver's ed instructors nor you can teach her everything there is to know.

Both my kids have clocked 20-30k miles annually since they were 14. One accident between them, a front right tire blowout on the highway. They're now 20 and 18. Donations for gas are welcome.

The one thing that makes the biggest difference and we have NO control over, is the other drivers.


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To: blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jennifer Bose <jen10514 at gmail.com>
Subject: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my teen's driver's education journey

Hi, blind parents. My daughter is 16 and taking driver's education classes, hoping to go through all the steps and get her license soon. Her dad and I are both blind; he was able to drive until his early 30s; I only ever drove a bike and a small tractor a few times. I'm wondering what other blind parents have done to support their kids' driver's ed process. I'm studying the written test, and of course I'm paying any related fees, but what else?
Interested in anyone's thoughts. Thanks.

Jen
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From dw303 at icloud.com  Fri May 22 18:13:40 2026
From: dw303 at icloud.com (dw303 at icloud.com)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 14:13:40 -0400
Subject: [blParent] Looking for new friends
Message-ID: <094701dcea16$b82d0310$28870930$@icloud.com>

Good day, everyone,

 

My name is Debbie and I'm a blind single mother. I have an 11 year old
daughter and she is an only child. She's looking to talk with other children
around her age. This is between the ages of 10 and 13. She is fully sighted
with corrective lenses. She enjoys meeting new kids, playing games, watching
videos, reading, summer time fun outdoors and more. She is in 6 grade and
attends a virtual school do to personal reasons.

 

If you are interested in connecting with me, please feel free to send me a
private message.

 

Also, I forgot to mention that she is pretty shy as well. It takes her a
little while to get comfortable with new people, but once she is, she's more
talkative.

 

Thank you.

 

Debbie

