[nagdu] using cardinal directions, GPSes and your guide dog

[Larry D. Keeler]

Me iether. The clock face thing probably has North at the top. But in 
reality North has to be figured out with a compass or with environmental 
cues. And, figuring out North isn't the only thing you have to do. Landmarks 
that GPSes can't pick up are really important as well. That tree that comes 
close to the sidewalk, that dip in the sidewalk just before you get to the 
house or a certain sound that comes from a pole or building. These are 
wonderful environmental cues. Learning how to use them can be fascinating 
for some folks. I've always just done it as a kid. I have a friend who had 
just learned to use the tip of her can to find out what is there. She is 
learning, finally to use environmental cues and her life is getting more 
exciting! Professional mobility folks also come in different varieties. Some 
seem to do just the minium amount of work for whatever reason to get us 
independent. However, I've met some who have been incredible! Haven't seen 
many who are experienced with dogs though. Except of course for those who 
work with the schools. Finally I've found that if a person doesn't use the 
skills they have learned, they become unsure out there in the gig, bad 
world! Getting together with friends especially other blind folks can help 
improve your skills and confidence. Those who travel well can inspire those 
who can't. and those who don't travel so well sometimes don't feel so alone! 
Its really fun to "get lost" with other blind folks!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rebecca Ilniski" <rilniski at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] using cardinal directions, GPSes and your guide dog


> Hi Viviana.  I've seen these apps that have directions with the face of 
> the clock.  I have a braille watch that I use but physically how do I 
> figure out which way to go using the clock face? I've never thought about 
> traveling that way, interesting.
>
> -- 
> Rebecca and Zeb
> email: rilniski at gmail.com
> twitter: zebs_mom
>
>
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