This is the last section of “Going Places.” This section talked about taxis and hiring drivers. To be honest I have rarely used these modes of transportation. When it comes to taking a taxi, I usually use them as part of paratransit. Just like the course said there are many advantages and disadvantages to usingContinue reading “Section Five: Taxis and Drivers-Going Places: A Hadley School for the Blind and Visually Impaired review”
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O & M Trivia game on Alexa and Google Assistant Review
I was on Facebook scrolling through, seeing what was going on, when I came across a friend’s post about a new game was on the Amazon Echo, and it is also available on Google Assistant. The free game is called O M Trivia. The game tests a players knowledge about Orientation and Mobility (O andContinue reading “O & M Trivia game on Alexa and Google Assistant Review”
Failing at my Escalator review (Independent living skills series 23)
I woke up feeling sick and nervous because I felt like I have a lot on my plate. I quickly got dressed and was ready to go. However, I had to wait for the van; and it felt like it was never going to show up, but it did. The part-time Orientation and Mobility teacherContinue reading “Failing at my Escalator review (Independent living skills series 23)”
Heavy Traffic, Elevators and a Target Run (independent living skills series 22)
I woke up feeling sick, and it took a lot of effort to get going. Thank goodness for Cheerios and coffee. I got to school early; and the taxi ride was uneventful. During class announcements, I found out that we would be getting a new teacher for our daily living skills classes. i.e. cooking, managingContinue reading “Heavy Traffic, Elevators and a Target Run (independent living skills series 22)”
Mid-term reflection: pondering thoughts (independent living skills series 21)
Since it is October and I only have four more months until my scheduled graduation I decided to write a mid-term reflection. I like my classmates and staff at school. I feel like the school lacks organization when it comes to getting students organized for their assigned lessons. I wish the teachers would provide classContinue reading “Mid-term reflection: pondering thoughts (independent living skills series 21)”
Heavy Traffic, Escalators, Elevators and a blindfold walk (independent living skills series 20)
I woke up feeling anxious not because of the van or because of my lesson, but because a friend of mine was having a medical procedure. I quickly got dressed and had breakfast. I was picked up on time and was early for class. I was able to talk to one of the staff membersContinue reading “Heavy Traffic, Escalators, Elevators and a blindfold walk (independent living skills series 20)”
Learning about Non-24 and Getting Some Stress Relief (independent living skills series 19)
It’s Tuesday, which means another lesson. It took all my strength to get out of bed and to get going. I felt so tired from my medicine from the dentist too. I had my normal wait time and got to class way before our official start time. Instructors and classmates a like were late dueContinue reading “Learning about Non-24 and Getting Some Stress Relief (independent living skills series 19)”
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