[nabs-l] Finally done at training center

Wed Feb 18 14:00:04 UTC 2009

Hi Nicole,

Yes, in a sense...it's kindof confusing. My neurological disorder accurred 
first, then the delayed response, vision loss, hearing loss,and ability to 
walk.

Jen

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nicole B. Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 1:16 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Finally done at training center

> If you do not mind me asking, are your other disabilities in anyway
> connected to the cause of your blindness?  All of my disabilities, which
> include blindness, hearing loss, and complete loss of smell, are either
> results of my cancer or of the cancer treatment.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jennifer Aberdeen" <freespirit328 at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Finally done at training center
>
>
> Hi Joseph,
>
> It is, but most likely I would always be with someone when I used it, so 
> we
> didn't practice that.
>
> It wouldn't be safe for me to go alone because of my neurological disorder
> which makes me respond slightly slower to things. For example, I would 
> know
> when to cross the street, but my brain wouldn't realize it until a few
> seconds after, so my time might not be sufficient enough to cross safely.
> Plus profound hearing loss in one ear and absolutely no experience with
> getting around alone in places where everyone's a stranger...I would have 
> a
> panic attack most defintley.
>
> Jen
>
> Shop my AVON online store
> http://jaberdeen.avonrepresentative.com
>
> Get healthy!
> http://jaberdeen.qhealthbeauty.com
>
> Contact me:
>
> Jennifer Aberdeen
> PO Box 1184
> Woonsocket, RI 02895
> 401-762-3258 (home)
> 401-644-5607 (cell)
> freespirit328 at gmail.com
> SKYPE: J.Aberdeen
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T. Joseph Carter" <carter.tjoseph at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Finally done at training center
>
>
>> Jen,
>>
>> Why is a train station not realistic?
>>
>> Joseph
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 07:37:28PM -0500, Jennifer Aberdeen wrote:
>>>Hi all,
>>>
>>>It's Jennifer from Rhode Island. I don't write too much on the list, but 
>>>I
>>>thought I would send a short message about my experiences at the Carroll
>>>Center.
>>>
>>>I know...it's not an NFB Center, but in my opinion, it was just as good
>>>for someone in my situation. I learned a great deal of things I would 
>>>have
>>>never learned had I not gone at all.
>>>
>>>Cooking I think is my greatest accomplishment. While I'm still not a
>>>gourmet chef, I can cook basic meals. Food has never been my best friend,
>>>so I eat to live as some might say. I learned how to cook using an
>>>induction unit, which is basically a portable burner that I can put on a
>>>table at my level so that I don't spill or knock anything over.
>>>
>>>Mobility was somewhat of a challange because some things were just not
>>>realistic for me. Learning how to go to the train station to take the
>>>train somewhere just isn't a realistic or practical goal for me. I did
>>>learn the layout of the area though and how to get from one building to
>>>another without assistance...I know the layout of the inside of the
>>>buildings like the back of my head. I even went out to eat with some
>>>friends using para transit. It was very stressful for me, but I did it
>>>successfully. I learn routs very quickly.
>>>
>>>I have great computer skills, and I learn things very fast. I learned how
>>>to use K1000, various note takers and how to use a slate and stylis. I
>>>know how to use a digital recorder and the Victor Stream as well.
>>>
>>>The best part was that I made a lot of friends, both students and staff. 
>>>I
>>>was very sad the day I left, but I keep in touch with everyone there, so
>>>it's not too bad.
>>>
>>>Anyway, that was an  overview of my training in Boston. I wish I could do
>>>it over again. Now I'm home and bored. I don't know what to do next.
>>>
>>>Jen
>>
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