[Iabs-talk] FW: Human Guide workshop

Wed May 8 19:31:08 UTC 2019

FYI.

Denise R. Avant, Esq.

President,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

773-991-8050

Live the life you want.

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From: Polly Abbott <polly.abbott at second-sense.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 12:11 PM
To: davant1958 at gmail.com
Subject: Human Guide workshop

Hi Denise,

Here is the information about the human guide workshop I'm conducting this
Saturday May 11th from 1 pm to 3 pm in case you know anyone who might like
the training.  It's recommended that they bring a close friend or family
member with them .  I am accepting registration up until Friday May 9th at
4:30 pm.

More Than Just an Elbow

Second Sense 
65 East Wacker Place suite 1010
Chicago, IL 60601

Do you find it awkward when someone tries to guide you from one place to
another? Is this well-meaning person grabbing your arm and pulling you
through a maze of chairs and tables while you hit your knees, shins and
other body parts on the obstacles in your path? There's a better way!

Polly Abbott shows you how to put the awkwardness aside and teaches you the
techniques you can share with your guide to walk gracefully and without
injury.

We encourage you to bring along a friend or loved one who would also like to
learn this useful skill!

You and a partner will learn how to:

*        communicate with each other about the assistance you need,

*        communicate effectively about the environment,

*        use body cues for starting and stopping,

*        change sides and direction and

*        handle curbs, stairs, doors and narrow passageways.

To register, please call our front desk or
<mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org> email Polly Abbott.

Polly Abbott CVRT, OMS

Certified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Orientation and Mobility Specialist for Blind and Visually Impaired

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Second Sense

65 E. Wacker Place Suite 1010

Chicago IL 60601

312-236-8569

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