[nabs-l] techniques in cafeterias and trays

[Hope Paulos]

Thank you, Jedi, for your explanation!!!
Hope and Beignet
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] techniques in cafeterias and trays


> Actually, one can carry a tray safely while using a cane or guide dog.
>
> The most commonly used method I've seen in the NFB is to hold the tray 
> close to one's body using one hand and holding the cane in the other. The 
> tray arm holds the tray in an overhand fashion with the thumb and index 
> finger securing the drink and the other fingers curled under the tray. The 
> best way to overcome balance issues is to be sure that the plates and 
> bowls of food are equally distributed so that the weight on the tray is 
> equally distributed. For example, if you have a heavy bowl, don't put it 
> on the same side as your drink and a light plate on the other side of the 
> tray. Instead, put the bowl on one side so that it counterbalances the 
> light plate and the drink. Does that make sense?
>
> Respectfully,
> Jedi
>
>
> Original message:
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>
>> It is okay to ask some one to help you carry the tray in my opinion 
>> because it wobbles and it can tip over very easily. You can not carry the 
>> cane and control the try safely. It is very hard to do this with out 
>> spilling. Stay warm from all the wind.
>
>>> From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net
>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 22:55:28 -0500
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] techniques in cafeterias and trays
>
>>> Hi all,
>
>>> How do you handle cafeterias? If your university is like mine, and most 
>>> are standard setups, you have various stations. For instance mine had an 
>>> entree line, grill, sandwich area, salad bar and more. Did you have an 
>>> employee help you? I chose to do that since it was most efficient. We 
>>> walked to the various places and they told me the food and I selected 
>>> what I wanted.
>
>>> Do you carry your own tray? I always struggled with that; its hard to 
>>> balance and keep level. A mobility instructor showed me but its hard; 
>>> always seems to wobble in my hand. I either place my hand across the 
>>> tray or under the tray and grasp it from underneath. I usually opt for 
>>> someone to carry it.
>
>>> Happy New year!
>>> Ashley
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