[nfb-db] More Travel Questions...

[Marsha Drenth]

Yes if you could please find that article, I would be interested in reading. 

Thank you,

Marsha drenth  
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On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:52 AM, Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good morning all.
> Keri: yes, that is a risk you run, but you risk that whenever you step outside your door. Someone could very easily follow you and interfere with your life regardless of whether you get assistance with them or not. Also, if someone does decide to mess with you, you'll know rather quickly if you get taken in the wrong direction or something. All I can sy to you is this: I've walked around several major cities at odd hours such as Detroit, New York, San Francisco, etc, and have never had any major issues.
> Janice: I think I have an article detailing how to design these cards, but I will not have time until Sunday to check for you. The article breaks down the research on street crossing cards, gives you examples of the best font and card size, etc. If I do not have it, I'll ask one of my colleagues, who was an author of this article, if he can give it to me to pass on to anyone on the mailing list who wants it.
> 
> Wishing you all a great Friday!
> Scott
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Apr 12, 2013, at 6:32 AM, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
>> 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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