I think these skills are to be developed by self learning.
On 4/4/2024 9:02 PM, Saurav Hegde wrote:
Hi mam,
A very nicely written mail.
I am not exactly ashamed of my so-called vierdness.
I, for instance, use screen-readers and I do not feel awkward.
In-fact, I love the familiar sound of NVDA starting up, it gives me
the independence I want.
But, I also think, if it is possible to get more polished, why not do so.
That's my preaching done.
My question is, any idea about a similar programme available in Pune?
Regards,
Saurav
Student at Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune
On Thu, Apr 4, 2024 at 1:16 PM <aparna...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Saurav,
That sounds like the "I want to blend in better" preoccupation
that most of us here can relate with - welcome to the club! Think
of it like a "when in Rome..." exercise - some things we do just
to fit in - it’s better not to bring "normality" (whatever that
is) into it. Think of blindness as diversity, as one more valid
way of being in the world - it’s not the same as incompetence.
Okay, preaching over. On to your concerns:
Fine motor skills: Have you hands-on observed people doing the
things you mentioned - opening packets (where and how they grip,
what direction they pull, with what amount of force, etc.)? That's
one way to learn. If you're worried about making messes, see if
you can fix up fail-safes (like a sheet of newspaper in front of
you if you're ripping open packets by hand, or a tray under your
teacup to catch spills just in case (it helps keep your mind off
the potential disaster). You'll learn quickly enough so you won't
need these for very long.
Positioning (cutting straight/tilting/straightening something
you're holding): When sighted people say these things, they often
have an implicit reference in mind - straight in relation to what?
When you're talking about a spoon, you want to hold the bowl of
your spoon (not the handle) parallel to your plate so whatever is
on it stays on. When you're talking about cutting a packet
straight, you want to see if you're holding your scissors parallel
or perpendicular (whatever way you want to cut) to the edge of the
packet. Positioning is generally relative to something, even if it
might not be explicitly stated. Figure out a point of reference
for whatever you're positioning, and you'll be good to go from
there. You could also ask close friends/family to be more explicit
about how they'd like you to position things in relation to
yourself/to things around you.
Behaviours you feel awkward about: Ask. That's the only way. Ask
close friends if you have that kind of comfortable dynamic with
them if what you're doing is okay. Reading (fiction) also helps,
strangely enough. You tend to pick up things that you otherwise
wouldn't pick up on. (it’s best to ask and make sure before you
copy gestures though - caution: don't try this at home 😂.
Couldn't resist saying that).
Training programs: XRCVC offers Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
training if I'm not mistaken, you could get in contact with
someone there to see if something can be worked out.
Hope this helps.
Warmly,
Aparna
*From:*accessindia@accessindia.org.in
<accessindia@accessindia.org.in> *On Behalf Of *Saurav Hegde
*Sent:* Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:12 AM
*To:* accessindia@accessindia.org.in
*Subject:* [AI] Motor skill development programmes and how to
behave less blind than we actually are.
Hi to the group,
Hope this mail finds everyone in great spirits.
To give some context, I am totally blind from birth.
I have not seen anything except for lights, colours and shapes at
a very close proximity.
I wanted to ask, how can we develop our finger motor skills like
moving our fingers smoothly and fluidly or methodically opening a
packet or cutting straight using scissors.
Are there good training programmes to teach you such skills?
The next part of my subject line, I have noticed blind people
including me tend to do some weird things like, some blind people
grip someone too tightly which is not required.
I have been pointed out by trusted and caring family members to
move or keep my hands in a weird way.
I also tend to grip a spoon either too firmly or too loosely.
I also cannot visualise when someone instructs me to hold a
particular thing straight or tilt it.
My question is, has someone realised this, and how can we optimise
ourselves to behave very naturally and in a way, that our
disability keeps reducing to be a part of our identity day by day
and we become more normal?
Regards,
Saurav
Student at Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune
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