[nagdu] Section 501(d)

[Dan Weiner]

My point exactly...the audible signal gives us the info about when the
sighted pedestrian, all pedestrians, would see a walk sign or a traffic
light change, that's all I want them to do.--smile.
And there's another format for the Audible signal I've seen, or rather felt,
in this case, somewhere, where was it?  The button would vibrate.

Pete, I've met you at convention three times at least and know you have a
hearing issue.
You work quite well with your pups.

I feel that, rather than assuming that travel skills need to be worked on, a
good discussion of advantages and disadvantages is more appropriate for this
list.

We all have different skills, strengths and weaknesses.
I believe it is one of the weaknesses of our movement, however, to try to
paint everyone with one brush.
Then, if one of us is better or worse at something, those who are having
problems spend an inordinate amount of time feeling like an inferior person
because they can't do something the way a supposedly capable blind person
would.


And remember, Mike, in regard to stereotypes: don't you know that the dogs
just take people where they want to go and read thee traffic light?
And, those guys with the cane are just sort of groping around?
If I base my assessment of my needs and attitudes about blindness on
stereotypes, I probably wouldn't even leave my bed.  As attractive as that
would be some mornings when I'm tired, it's not how I want to live my
life--smile


Dan and the Carter Nut