[Ohio-talk] ideas for labeling

Fri May 23 10:49:38 UTC 2014

One thing I always taught as a rehab teacher, and teach to my students
today, is the importance of organization.  That comes from someone who
has very poor organization skills.  I have always said God has a sense
of humor when a blind person lacks organization skills.  My sighted
husband is far more organized than I am.  But, I keep trying.

On 5/22/14, Cheryl Fields via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Ladies, when I lost my vision, in the 80's, I had a very difficult
> time with braille. Learned grade 1, enough for labeling. But, another
> trick of mine is for frozen foods. For beef I repackage in aluminum
> foil, all chicken in plastic bags, pork stays in store packaging,
> don't buy too often. Back in the day, rubberbands came in handy and
> wax paper as a reminder for odd items. I purchase most beggies frozen,
> only buy canned soups and tomato products. I try to lay veggies flat
> in freezer, because you can feel what they are through packaging.
> Still buy spinach in box frozen. I live alone so this method is easy,
> no other hands to mess it up.
> I recently find the need to lable plastic bottles and spices,
> companies no longer have distinctive bottles. Example, Windex is the
> same as other spray cleaners and ketsup and mustard can be the same.
> Salad dressings, it goes on and on. The important thing is that Dawn
> comes up with her own system and sticks to it with the understanding
> that the family cooperates. I raised 2 children using this and now I'm
> explaining my system to 2 grands, they catch on quick and love to
> help. As I grow older the problem becomes, where do I hide things from
> myself,lol! Blessings, cheryl
>
> On 5/22/14, Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> If she is a low vision therapist she should not function as a
>> rehabilitation teacher.  Dawn should request a change.  No rehab
>> teacher would recommend shaking cans.  That is not a technique ever
>> taught to rehab teachers.  A rehab teacher would work on organization
>> skills, different labeling options and similar techniques.  I worked
>> as a rehab teacher for 8 years and the other rehab teachers were
>> sighted.  They taught braille, labeling and organization, along with
>> many other techniques.  Are you helping Dawn learn braille?  I know
>> she thinks you are wonderful!
>>
>> On 5/22/14, Colleen Roth via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I do not know anything about the other teacher. I actually think Megan
>>> is
>>> trained as a Low Vision Therapist.
>>> My daughter actually had an OT who knew Braille and who asked me for
>>> ideas
>>> for blind students at Yood Lane which is a Separate School for
>>> Multihandicapped children.
>>> She and I did some things so that I could go over things with Monica and
>>> they were in Braille.
>>> I can sometimes guess what is in a can of food but wouldnt want to
>>> depend
>>> on
>>> that method for finding what I need in the kitchen.
>>> Colleen Roth
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Date: Thursday, May 22, 2014 07:05:11 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] ideas for labeling
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Is Megan a rehab teacher or an occupational therapist?  Every rehab
>>>> teacher I have known knows all of the braille code.  Where did she
>>>> obtain her certification?  Many times agencies are hiring occupational
>>>> therapists and I am very concerned about that practice.  I don't think
>>>> OTs know blindness skills well enough to teach them.  They may be okay
>>>> as a low vision therapist.
>>>>
>>>> I think shaking cans is totally ridiculous.  I have been blind since
>>>> birth and can, sometimes, tell one canned item from another but I
>>>> wouldn't want to bet the farm on my ability.  There is another rehab
>>>> teacher at the Toledo Sight Center.  Is she better with braille than
>>>> Megan?
>>>>
>>>> On 5/22/14, COLLEEN ROTH via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> >  Hi Marianne,
>>>> > I gave a Voxcomm to Dawn and I have ordered the cards for her.
>>>> > This is the device which Megan said she shouldn't use because it is
>>>> > outdated.
>>>> > I am not saying Braille is the only option but Dawn wants to try to
>>>> > learn
>>>> > braille.
>>>> > People should have the option of using whatever works for them and
>>>> > they
>>>> > shouldn't be told that braille is outdated or an outmoded method of
>>>> > reading
>>>> > and writing.
>>>> > I know you support braille.
>>>> > I just feel that people who work with the blind should not belittle
>>>> > or
>>>> > put
>>>> > down the use of braille and if they are a Rehab Teacher they should
>>>> > know
>>>> > braille and be able to teach it.
>>>> > Colleen Roth
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > ----- Original Message -----
>>>> > From: Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> > To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
>>>> > <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> > Date: Thursday, May 22, 2014 9:45 am
>>>> > Subject: [Ohio-talk] ideas for labeling
>>>> >
>>>> >ar
>>>> >ar
>>>> >ar Okay, a rehab teacher or occupational therapist in Toledo is not
>>>> > well
>>>> >ar trained on work with people who are blind.  There are other ways to
>>>> >ar label items around the home without learning braille.  I strongly
>>>> >ar recommend braille but if that is not an option you can purchase the
>>>> >ar Pen Friend ($139.99) or Voxcom and 100 cards ($124.99) from
>>>> > Maxiaids.
>>>> >ar Both devices allow you to record a voice message and attach it to
>>>> >ar anything you want to label.  I just checked those prices.  I
>>>> > believe
>>>> >ar you can purchase additional labels for the Pen Friend for $20.00
>>>> > per
>>>> >ar pack but you cannot purchase additional cards for the Voxcom.  The
>>>> >ar Voxcom cards are reuseable and can hold a 10 second message.
>>>> >ar
>>>> >ar --
>>>> >ar Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>>>> >ar Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>>>> >ar (513) 607-6053
>>>> >ar
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>>>>
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>>>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>>>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>>>> (513) 607-6053
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>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>> (513) 607-6053
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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053