[nabs-l] Tips on Ice Skating with Sighted Peers?

[Glenn III]

Hi Miso, I don't know if this is useful info, since you probably already
went skating. If it were me, I would just talk with my friends so they're
aware, but also so they know how I'd prefer they handle it (like maybe I
don't want them to think they have to be constantly looking out for me, or
maybe on the other hand, I might want to pair-skate, I wouldn't say there's
a right way, as long as it's the way you prefer and your friends understand
that). the cane may work well on the ice, if mainly so others are aware,
hopefully nobody takes that as an invitation to a 'grab and guide', but
life is all about doing fulfilling things despite reasonable risks.
You may want to ask the sports and recreation division, I'm sure there are
members who skate a lot.
here's their website: http://nfbsportsandrec.org/
they have a listserv, I think you can post a message as non member, after
the moderator reviews it, (and it should email any "re-subject" answers
back to you), or you can peruse their archives:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/sportsandrec_nfbnet.org

-Glenn Moore III
State Secretary,
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
(find our calendar at nfbofillinois.org/?page_id=158)
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On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 2:43 AM, Miso Kwak via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi, I am writing to seek any tips on ice skating with sighted peers.
> I have experience of ice skating previously, but it has been at least 5
> years since the last time I went.
> Also all of my previous skating experience happened with my family which
> meant that my mom was mostly watching out for me. I skated using very
> little vision I have along the perimeter of the rink without my cane.
> A circle of friends I am part of decided to go to ice skating this weekend
> which I paln to go as well. I am the only blind person in the crowd and not
> sure how accessible the rink we are going to is.
> Since I am with my peers who would not be responsible for my safety in the
> rink I want to make sure that I take the necessary steps to ensure my
> safety while skating.
> Should i bring my cane with me onto the ice?
> Any other tips?
> Thank you in advance.
> Miso Kwak
>
>
>
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