[nfb-db] Newby to the list

[Delcenia Brown]

Hello Anjelina, 
Welcome to the list!

Hello everyone on the list as well, 

I just return from a great weekend in Baltimore, MD. Visiting the Jernigan Institute. Does anyone know what time the deaf blind division will be held on Tuesday at the National Convention?

Thanks and again, welcome to the list
Delcenia

From: Anjelina via nfb-db 
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 6:11 PM
To: Cherifields at aol.com 
Cc: nfb-dbH at nfbnet.org ; nfb-db at nfbnet.org 
Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Newby to the list

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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