[blindlaw] advice

[ray wayne]

Hi Katy 
I have to agree that carrying a cane is the best solution, even if you don't use it in the manner that a totally blind person would. The presence of the cane let's people know that you are blind, and they may be more pro-active about introducing themselves to you, whereas, without the cane they may assume that you know who they are and are not interested in meeting them. 
I hope this is helpful. 
Ray


----- Original Message -----
From: Katy Carroll <kc2992a at student.american.edu>
To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 16:47:21
Subject: [bllaw] advice

>
>
> Hi List!
> 
> I have run numerous times into the same dilemma and I am convinced this
> dilemma will become more and more of a problem as I move on in my career,
> unless I do something about it, which is why i am posing this problem to
> you:
> 
> Recently I went to a meeting of a professional organization here in DC. Not
> surprisingly, each of the attendees were given name tags with one's name and
> either place of work or study to wear during the event, to help initiate
> networking. I am partially blind, and don't feel the need to carry a cane
> with me. However, I can't see other pbbness name tags, and can't comment or
> respond to what is written on them. I would like to be able to ask people
> who they are and where they work without seeming like I can't read. Has
> anyone perfected a introduction by which they can do this?
> 
> I would appreciate any thoughts.
> 
> -- 
> Kathryn CARROLL
> American University
> 631 521 3018
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