[nabs-l] Spacial Awareness as a Totally Blind Person

[Rania]

Those are some good questions. Yoga is helping me with my spacial awareness. 
I thaught that might be one way for you to work on that.
I have not seen an improvement in that ariea but my yoga instructor has.
Rania,
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From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:55 AM
Subject: [nabs-l] Spacial Awareness as a Totally Blind Person


> I've learned over the years that being totally blind presents a unique set 
> of challenges not seen by thsoe with some vision. Of course the converse 
> is true as well. For me, one of my biggest places where I feel I could 
> improve involves spacial awareness. I'm curious to hear from others with 
> any tips on ways to be better aware of their surroundings. How do you 
> effectively and consciously avoid other people's personal space when 
> talking or walking from place to place?
> A lot of these situations seems to come up at parties, also, when it's 
> sometimes difficult to figure out the best place to stand or sit and hold 
> a conversation without looking awkward. And of course, as a blind person, 
> if you try to walk around and talk to people, some sighted people will 
> just start asking you where you are going or if you are looking for 
> something. Surely there must be ways to just fit into the group.
>
> Finally, some of these challenges apply when trying to network at a 
> conference with unknown people. Does anyone have any tips for how to 
> politely but effectively start a conversation or break into a group 
> conversation between others which has already started?
> I'm talking about the various networking receptions which are held by 
> companies or take place at conventions and other events.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
>
> J.J.
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