[Nfbo-linn-benton] Meeting Highlights

Tue Aug 30 03:07:16 UTC 2016

You can buy one and have her use it IN school.  Jazzy has an INDIVIDUALIZED
plan, so it should be governed by Jazzy’s needs.  As far as the NFB’s
position on it:  You bet we believe in it.  Because it is longer it detects
obstacles sooner and allows you to move more quickly and accurately when you
are in an open area.  You can still use it in a pencil grip style when you
are in a crowd and don’t want to trip anyone.  The basic idea is to give the
blind person the ability to choose the appropriate technique for the
situation.  

Kristen Jocums, JD

kjocums at icloud.com

Peaceful Family Solutions, LLC

922 NW Circle Blvd. Suite 160

Private mail Box 154

Corvallis, OR 97330

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From: Lori Ritter [mailto:LoriR at samhealth.org] 
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 3:04 PM
To: 'Kristen Jocums'; 'NFB of Oregon Linn-Benton Chapter List'
Subject: RE: [Nfbo-linn-benton] Meeting Highlights

Yes, I’ve asked both Dan and Jennifer about the long white cane
 Their only
comments have been around how the NFB really pushes for the long white cane.
(I’m guessing they weren’t trained in it’s use?) How much more difficult is
it to learn how to use a long cane vs. the length Jazzy has?  i.e. (could I
buy one for her and have her use it outside of school?)

Lori

From: Kristen Jocums [mailto:kjocums at icloud.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 9:25 AM
To: Lori Ritter; 'NFB of Oregon Linn-Benton Chapter List'
Subject: RE: [Nfbo-linn-benton] Meeting Highlights

Good point, Lori.  I plan to look up the Oregon White Cane law –most states
usually say “white cane” or “cane with a red tip.”  We’ll adjust as we need
to!  And, phooey about local instruction – they’re missing the boat on
creating maximum independence for our youngsters!

Kristen Jocums, JD

kjocums at icloud.com

Peaceful Family Solutions, LLC

922 NW Circle Blvd. Suite 160

Private mail Box 154

Corvallis, OR 97330

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From: Lori Ritter [mailto:LoriR at samhealth.org] 
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 9:16 AM
To: 'NFB of Oregon Linn-Benton Chapter List'
Cc: Kristen Jocums
Subject: RE: [Nfbo-linn-benton] Meeting Highlights

The only this I would change is the education about the long white cane

Jazzy doesn’t use a long cane, hers is foldable and not long. It seems that
her O&M teachers did not learn this method
 none of the kids in our area use
the long white cane, that I am aware of.

Sally, you were correct. The Coffee Culture is on the corner of Beca &
Kings!

Lori 

From: Nfbo-linn-benton [mailto:nfbo-linn-benton-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Kristen Jocums via Nfbo-linn-benton
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 7:24 AM
To: 'NFB of Oregon Linn-Benton Chapter List'
Cc: Kristen Jocums
Subject: [Nfbo-linn-benton] Meeting Highlights

We had a great time at our Chapter meeting on Saturday!Here’s an update if
you didn’t have a chance to come:

·          We received a $100 donation from the Elk’s Club – thank you!

·         We are ready to move forward on submitting a request for funding
for the Dark Café from our National Office

·         Sally Utt did a great job with our new Tech Corner –presenting
information on Yes Chef, a new recipe app which works fairly well with Voice
Over

Upcoming events

·         September 10 at 10 am at Coffee Culture on Kings Blvd – committee
meeting for planning our October 22 Meet the Blind month activity

·         September 15 – college scholarship applications due – email
kjocums at icloud.com if interested

·         September 24 at 10, Co-Op meeting room – Meet and Greet for new
members/Tech Corner – using the rotor on I devices 

·         October 14-16 State Convention in Springfield/Eugene

·         October 22 at 10 am, location TBD – Meet the Blind activity – What
is the White Cane, anyway? – educating the community about the long white
cane   

Call if you have questions or want to help!

Kristen Jocums

L-B Chapter

NFBO

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