[nfb-db] More Travel Questions...

[Scott Davert]

Hi Keri.
I have said this before, but I think it's worth repeating. Getting assistance to cross the street doesn't mean you are giving up your independence.
That said, you should be proud of your accomplishments and 1keep pushing to make yourself an even better traveler. It's the only way you'll keep improving. When I'm in unfamiliar areas, I typically use my street crossing card in case I cannot correctly identify a certain type of intersection. There me indeed be times when I could safely cross based on my own judgements, but at the same time, it only takes one bad call to ruin things. This is why I always use a card when in a setting I'm unsure of. I do not think this takes away from my independence at all, since my ability to hear traffic patterns doesn't exist, and while I am getting help, I'm deciding when to do it and also where I want to go. Anyway, for whatever that's worth, those are my thoughts.

Take care,
Scott

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On Apr 11, 2013, at 9:39 AM, Sheila Leigland <sleigland at bresnan.net> wrote:

> Thank you I wasn't trying to be nosy. Year I lost my hhearing on my right side completely and I was so disoriented that I had a hard time getting around my apartment so I know a little about how it feels. Don't give up on yourself. I've tried going out with just one aide but it drives me crazy. Last 
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