Dear Jean Parker, My suggestion is to put your thoughts in the sections to which they apply.
On 9/28/11, Jean Parker <[email protected]> wrote: > Kanchan: > > Of course it can be translated into all the Indian Languages. I have it > compiled but just need to know where my notations should be. Would they be > more helpful at the beginning of the document or would it be better to put > them in the sections to which they apply? > > I will put it in a dropbox and post the link on Access India. Then anyone > who wants it can download it. > > Jean > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kanchan Pamnani" <[email protected]> > To: "Jean Parker" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 8:46 AM > Subject: Re: [AI] using a white cane > > >> Yes Jean it will be very useful for all of us. >> We can circulate the word document either through drop box etc and we can >> give it to participants at the convention in November through pen drives >> and if its Ok with you then we can get it translated in Marathi braille >> for the rural readers. I have just heard of this magazine which has about >> 24000 readers in Maharashtra. Other states can also decide what to do with >> >> the document. >> >> Once ready it will definitely be very very useful just like your tips have >> >> been on this list. Thanks Kanchan >> Kanchan >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jean Parker" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 10:29 PM >> Subject: [AI] using a white cane >> >> >>> Dear All: >>> >>> In reading the many postings about mobility, sighted guides and canes, it >>> >>> is apparent that many people on this list have never had any formal >>> training in use of the white cane. I am thinking of those who have >>> posted who have become blind in adulthood or are from rural areas where >>> blindness rehabilitation training has not been available. >>> >>> Of course there is no substitute for a structured program in rehab and >>> adjustment to blindness as would be received from a formal rehabilitation >>> >>> center. But there are documents that clearly articulate how a white cane >>> >>> is used and give detailed steps for learning, or improving cane >>> technique. >>> >>> There is one such document on the National Federation of the Blind's web >>> site called "The Care and Feeding of the White Cane." It is written for >>> conditions that would be found in developed countries but is very >>> applicable to our conditions in India. It is on their web site as a >>> series of documents by topic. I do not think it is downloadable as a >>> whole document. However, if enough people would find it helpful I am >>> willing to piece it together in word and make it available as a printable >>> >>> document. I could also make notations about variations in described >>> techniques that would apply to our conditions. >>> >>> Again, this would not substitute for formal mobility training, but for >>> people who have lost their vision and just need to get on with life >>> perhaps it would be helpful. Even though I have been a cane traveler for >>> >>> many years I always get something out of it every time I read it. As a >>> printed document it would also be available to reluctant family members >>> and friends who really don't know how blind people manage independent >>> travel. >>> >>> I would like to know if this document is something people would find of >>> benefit? >>> >>> Jean >>> >>> Register for AccessIndia convention 2011(November 12-13) at: >>> http://www.accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> [email protected] >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >> > > > Register for AccessIndia convention 2011(November 12-13) at: > http://www.accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > [email protected] > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > -- G. Vamshi PH Res : +91 877-2243861 Mobile: +91 9949349497 E-mail ID: [email protected] Skype: gvamshi81 www.retinaindia.org >From darkness unto light Register for AccessIndia convention 2011(November 12-13) at: http://www.accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
