[blindkid] new to the group :)

[Robert Jaquiss]

Hello Maggie:

     The NFB has a book called the Care and Feeding of the Long White Cane. 
This will give you some information. You should also contact your state NFB 
affiliate. That office can refer you to a local NFB chapter. This should get 
you some impromtu O&M help. Hope this helps.

Regards,

Robert Jaquiss


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Maggie Travers" <blestproverbswoman at yahoo.com>
To: <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:23 PM
Subject: [blindkid] new to the group :)


>I am new to the group and would appreciate any and all help and information 
>that I can get!
>
> My 10 year old son recently lost his vision due to tumor surgery. They 
> expect him to recover his vision in 1-3 years, but we don't now to what 
> degree that will be. He was already legally blind in his left eye with 
> permanent visual field loss.
>
> We are trying to equip him continually for where he is currently and to 
> allow him to be as independent as possible. We've made some modifications 
> to our apartments ( like motion detection lights) and have gotten him a 
> white cane that we are figuring out. I also homeschool him and my other 
> two kiddos. We do not want to involve the school system for personal 
> reasons and past experiences. I am currently enrolled in Hadley's 
> Introduction to Braille.
>
> I know he would benefit from mobility training and a braille teacher. Our 
> resources are very limited. Any links, suggestions, etc would be much 
> appreciated!
>
> Thank you so much!
> Maggie Travers
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> mom to Isaiah, 10 years old
>
> diagnosed 9/2007, ommaya placements and shunt placement (x3) 9/2007, 
> radiation treatments 10-11/2007, shunt revision 5/2009, craniotomy 8/2009 
> and 6/2010 resulting in blindness and blood clot from foot to his hip
>
> DDAVP, hydrocortizone, synthroid, lovenox shots
>
> www.caringbridge.org/visit/isaiahtravers
>
>
>
> ...striving to be a Proverbs 31 woman.
>
>
>
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