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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Kristen Jocums, JD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'><a href="mailto:kjocums@icloud.com">kjocums@icloud.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Peaceful Family Solutions, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>922 NW Circle Blvd. Suite 160<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Private mail Box 154<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Corvallis, OR 97330<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>mobile 706-718-8055<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>fax 541-286-4738<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Mail Drop Only. Call For Appointments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:gray'>This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of<br>the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged<br>information. If the reader of this message is not the intended<br>recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution<br>or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly<br>prohibited.<br><br>If you have received this message in error, please contact<br>the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the<br>original</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Lori Ritter [mailto:LoriR@samhealth.org] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 29, 2016 3:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Kristen Jocums'; 'NFB of Oregon Linn-Benton Chapter List'<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Nfbo-linn-benton] Meeting Highlights<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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?)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Lori<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Kristen Jocums [<a href="mailto:kjocums@icloud.com">mailto:kjocums@icloud.com</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 29, 2016 9:25 AM<br><b>To:</b> Lori Ritter; 'NFB of Oregon Linn-Benton Chapter List'<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Nfbo-linn-benton] Meeting Highlights<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Kristen Jocums, JD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'><a href="mailto:kjocums@icloud.com">kjocums@icloud.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Peaceful Family Solutions, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>922 NW Circle Blvd. Suite 160<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Private mail Box 154<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Corvallis, OR 97330<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>mobile 706-718-8055<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>fax 541-286-4738<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Mail Drop Only. Call For Appointments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:gray'>This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of<br>the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged<br>information. If the reader of this message is not the intended<br>recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution<br>or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly<br>prohibited.<br><br>If you have received this message in error, please contact<br>the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the<br>original</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Lori Ritter [<a href="mailto:LoriR@samhealth.org">mailto:LoriR@samhealth.org</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 29, 2016 9:16 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Oregon Linn-Benton Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> Kristen Jocums<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Nfbo-linn-benton] Meeting Highlights<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Sally, you were correct. The Coffee Culture is on the corner of Beca & Kings!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Lori </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Nfbo-linn-benton [<a href="mailto:nfbo-linn-benton-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:nfbo-linn-benton-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kristen Jocums via Nfbo-linn-benton<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 29, 2016 7:24 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Oregon Linn-Benton Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> Kristen Jocums<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbo-linn-benton] Meeting Highlights</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We had a great time at our Chapter meeting on Saturday!Here’s an update if you didn’t have a chance to come:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]> We received a $100 donation from the Elk’s Club – thank you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>We are ready to move forward on submitting a request for funding for the Dark Café from our National Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>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<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Upcoming events<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>September 10 at 10 am at Coffee Culture on Kings Blvd – committee meeting for planning our October 22 Meet the Blind month activity<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>September 15 – college scholarship applications due – email <a href="mailto:kjocums@icloud.com">kjocums@icloud.com</a> if interested<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>September 24 at 10, Co-Op meeting room – Meet and Greet for new members/Tech Corner – using the rotor on I devices <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>October 14-16 State Convention in Springfield/Eugene<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>October 22 at 10 am, location TBD – Meet the Blind activity – What is the White Cane, anyway? 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