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Mon Apr 20 23:23:17 UTC 2015

Hi again Anjelina.
The other option to consider, and one which I first started using very
begrudgingly, is a street crossing card. I know a lot of people within
NFB don't care for this methodology, but it is something that I have
used with great success in cities such as Denver, new York, and San
Diego. Essentially, you have a card that is designed based on years of
research which will grab the attention of passers by and let them know
you need asistance crossing the street. IN more rural areas, other
options will need to be looked at as well, but for areas where there
is typically a lot of foot traffic, this can be a very effective and
more safe way to cross the street if you no longer feel safe utilizing
your remaining hearing.

Take care,
Scott

On 4/20/15, Cheri via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Delcenia,
>
> I haven't heard anyone say which night the seminar was going to be  on.
> They talking about another work shop of SSP's.  The meeting for  the
> conference call was moved to the 29th.  We should know something then.  I
> believe
> pres. Joe had to hear from Baltimore about scheduling.
>
> I hope you can go Delcenia.  Thank you for asking.  Are you on  Janice's
> e-mail list?  She is the one who will e-mail members of the  numbers and
> time.
>
> Marvelous Monday to you. xxxx  Cheri
>
>
> In a message dated 4/20/2015 5:21:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> nfb-db at nfbnet.org writes:
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> 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_ (mailto:nfb-db at nfbnet.org)
> Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 6:11 PM
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> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Newby to the list
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> 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_
> (mailto:Cherifields at aol.com)  wrote:
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> 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_ (mailto: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_
> (mailto: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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