[nfb-db] More Travel Questions...

[Janice Toothman]

Hi Kerri,
How do you know how big to make the letters/sign and where do you get it 
laminated? Do you mind explaining the process? I would appreciate it? I 
know its probably simple, but there seems to be so many variables to 
consider.
Janice
On 4/11/2013 11:39 PM, Kerri Kosten wrote:
> Hi Everyone:
>
> Scott and others, do you ever worry about the wrong type of person
> helping you across the street such as a thief or something like that?
> I had to use the card several times in Ruston, because Scott I can't
> tell traffic patterns either, and it went fine, but it still scares me
> a little bit because you never know who is going to come up to you.
> What if someone tries to follow you?
> Thanks for all the feedback, and yes Scott I want to definitely keep
> up my travel skills and keep pushing myself. I am extremely proud of
> my accomplishments, believe me. I want to see other deafblind people
> go to LCB and learn to travel the way I did. I am very passionate
> about travel.
> I just get scared when by myself in a relatively unfamiliar area.
> But, all of your feedback is really encouraging me!
> Janice, you can make your own card. That is what I did at LCB. We
> wrote it down on two pieces of paper, and then laminated it.
> Kerri
>
> On 4/11/13, Danielle Burton <danielleburton94 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> HHi, Janice. You can just make them yourself. Orather have sighted
>> assistance with making them if you need to.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 11, 2013, at 8:29 PM, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Scott,
>>> Where to you get your street crossing cards?
>>> Janice
>>> On 4/11/2013 8:21 PM, Scott Davert wrote:
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>>>
>>>>> Sheila Leigland
>>>>>
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