Re: [AI] Motor skill development programmes and how to behave less blind than we actually are.

[Amar Jain]

So proud of you to have at least thought about this-many even don’t care and in some cases there is lack of awareness.Call or ping me on what’s app-9892622230 and let’s do it together. I can certainly help you virtually.Regards,Amar JainSent from my iPhoneOn 4 Apr 2024, at 9:03 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,SauravStudent at Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, PuneOn 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 HegdeSent: Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:12 AMTo: accessindia@accessindia.org.inSubject: [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,SauravStudent at Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune-- Disclaimer:1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commissio

Re: [AI] Motor skill development programmes and how to behave less blind than we actually are.

[Shadab Husain]

Saurav,



So far gripping tightly or loosely is concerned, you can change it by
regularly reminding yourself about it.



The things you have stated cause me embarrassment, too, so I know where
you’re coming from. The scathing truth is that we try to imitate sighted
folks, no matter however vociferously we claim that we care not.



I have a rule, which might help you, which is to get talented, excellent,
proficient in fields you have more control over. Focus on influencing what
you can and drop what’s beyond your capacities, and eventually these
embarrassments will turn irrelevant.



Our good-intentioned friends will urge us to behave normally, but the
problem is that they don’t understand that it’s not always practical. It’s
more appropriate to tell them politely that holding a jug or saucer
straight isn’t possible, and it’s due to the lack of sight.





And even if after a thorough training I do succeed in learning how to hold
a saucer the right way, it won’t bring me any closer to my core aims. If I
learn to do any insignificant activity perfectly, it still will remain
insignificant. The time and effort invested will have a very low return.



Therefore I try – try – to double down on the core and leave the fluff. You
decide for yourself.



Shadab

On Thu, Apr 4, 2024 at 1:16 PM  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  *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 notic

Re: [AI] Motor skill development programmes and how to behave less blind than we actually are.

[BHAWANI SHANKAR VERMA]

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  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
 *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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thinking of the 

Re: [AI] Motor skill development programmes and how to behave less blind than we actually are.

[Saurav Hegde]

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  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  *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, 

RE: [AI] Motor skill development programmes and how to behave less blind than we actually are.

[aparna624]

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  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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Re: [AI] Motor skill development programmes and how to behave less blind than we actually are.

[manohar vaswani]

hello saurav

your concerns are genuine
but how can one be less blind by doing or not doing something?
and blind are not abnormal
so don't try to be normal
normal and abnormal are misleading categories

with regards



On Thu, Apr 4, 2024 at 11:12 AM Saurav Hegde  wrote:

> 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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Re: [AI] Motor skill development programmes and how to behave less blind than we actually are.

[Aakash Singla]

I also facing this type of problems

On Thu, 4 Apr, 2024, 11:12 am Saurav Hegde,  wrote:

> 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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[AI] Motor skill development programmes and how to behave less blind than we actually are.

[Saurav Hegde]

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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