I was an hour and a half early for class. I was eager to do well with my Orientation and Mobility lesson. There was a wild rain storm outside, and I was glad that one of the staff members made my classmates and I coffee and popcorn to munch on while we waited for classContinue reading “Plans Change: Job readiness (independent living skills series 12)”
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Crossing the streets blindfolded (independent living skills series 11)
I was early for class, and I was glad I was because my classmates and I were able to connect on levels of being visually impaired, and the impact of having a disability. Soon we headed inside and we started class on time. We all had our assigned lessons and we went our separate ways.Continue reading “Crossing the streets blindfolded (independent living skills series 11)”
Crossing Busy Streets of Downtown Pensacola and riding Escalators (independent living skills series 10)
Once again, I was early for class. I was excited to finally have another lesson in Orientation and Mobility. But before my lesson, my classmates and I had a few minutes to catch up on how we were all doing; it was nice to hear that everyone was doing well and that everyone was eagerContinue reading “Crossing Busy Streets of Downtown Pensacola and riding Escalators (independent living skills series 10)”
Bargain Shopping and cooking fish and whole- grain biscuits (independent living skills series 9)
I was early for class; I was also eager to get my orientation and mobility lesson started. Come to find out, it was cancelled again. That made me feel disappointed because I really enjoy my lessons on travel. On top of class being cancelled, many of my classmates were out for one reason or another.Continue reading “Bargain Shopping and cooking fish and whole- grain biscuits (independent living skills series 9)”
Inspiring Visually Impaired Youth and Cooking Breakfast (independent living skills series 8)
“Hey Amanda, you want to join us outside?” my Orientation and Mobility teacher asked as she, another Orientation and Mobility teacher and a small group of visually impaired children waited by the door. “Sure, let me grab my cane.” I responded. After grabbing my cane, we all headed outside to a nearby field. Seeing theContinue reading “Inspiring Visually Impaired Youth and Cooking Breakfast (independent living skills series 8)”
Plans Change: Informal Pre-Employment Class (independent living skills series 7)
The van was late. I was anxious; and I was starting to snack on my favorite taco chips and Dr. Pepper. Because I was still upset I called an international friend in England. We chatted up a storm until the van came. The ride to school was uneventful, and I was only 30 minutes late.Continue reading “Plans Change: Informal Pre-Employment Class (independent living skills series 7)”
Getting used to my new cane and tip (independent living skills series 6)
“Great, you brought your new cane; let me go get your pencil tip. I’ll be back in a minute,” my Orientation and Mobility instructor said, as I sat there eagerly waiting for my lesson to start. Once she returned with the pencil tip, I decided against it. That was because I am a medium travelerContinue reading “Getting used to my new cane and tip (independent living skills series 6)”
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