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[Anjelina]

Thanks for  your offer your helpful information and pointers. I will be meeting Tuesday with my counselor and will let you know how that goes. Thanks again for the welcome.


Anjelina
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> On Apr 19, 2015, at 5:28 PM, Cherifields at aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone and welcome Anjelina,  Scot has some good point.  I was only going to add that maybe you should have the blind services evaluate you on mobility and hopefully the mobility instructor can tell the agency whether or not you can safely cross alone or need aids aor assistence.  Maybe a guide dog will help.
> All these things can be worked out with counselor. 
> Well, let us know how you do. 
> Hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Cheri
>  
> In a message dated 4/18/2015 9:21:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, nfb-db at nfbnet.org writes:
> Hi Anjelina and welcome to the list.
> There are a few things that come to mind, though what those are
> depends on the circumstances of the crossing. For example, when you
> are at a street where there is light traffic and no stop sign, you may
> be able to compensate by turning your left ear to face the right side
> quickly and then back. Obviously, if the sound becomes louder in your
> left ear when you turn toward it, the vehicle is on your right side.
> Granted, this assumes the cars are moving more slowly since you're on
> a street corner with less traffic.
> For more busy intersections, you may find that due to your slight
> hearing loss, you will still be able to detect surges in traffic, so
> this may not be such an issue. Though with surges, you may also find
> the same method above will be enough to get you to where you need to
> go relatively safely. However, I'd recommend before just using this
> method, that you go with someone who has enough hearing or vision to
> the corners you frequent and try to determine whether you think a
> crossing is safe or not.
> I'm sure others can give you some tips and tricks as well, these are
> just some inicial thoughts.
> 
> Happy Saturday!
> Scott
> 
> On 4/17/15, Anjelina via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > Good day list,
> > My name is Anjelina and I am new to the list. I am interested in learning
> > more about deaf-blindness. Over the years I have noticed some hearing loss
> > in my right ear which I have been able to compensate for. A few weeks ago I
> > had a near run-in with a car while crossing a busy street which really
> > startled me since I didn't hear the car. If you all don't mind, can you tell
> > me a bit about your hearing loss and how you have coped with it?
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > -Anjelina
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