The van was late, but I still made it on time. Once everyone was in the student lounge, our main teacher told us about a focus group meeting that was being held at the main office. I, along with two other students, were chosen to go to the meeting. That meant that my lesson wasContinue reading “Shopping and compass directions (independent living skills series 16)”
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Let’s add compass directions to the mix (independent living skills series 15)
The van was on time and I was early for class. While I waited for class to start I talked to my classmates. There were eight of us, and our main teacher gave us our assignments for the day. I was assigned to the part-time Orientation and Mobility teacher. Since I have been struggling withContinue reading “Let’s add compass directions to the mix (independent living skills series 15)”
102 heat index (independent living skills series 14)
I was an hour early for school. There was only one other student and a few teachers. I talked to my teachers about a few concerns I had. Once that was taken care of, I went back to the conference room. Soon my other classmates filed in and we got our assignments. I, along withContinue reading “102 heat index (independent living skills series 14)”
Riding Escalators, trying Barbecue Chicken Wings, and learning to pour liquids (independent living skills series 13)
The van was actually on time, and I was on time for class. I was early enough to talk with my classmates. Soon we all gathered in the conference room to be assigned our lesson for the day. I, along with another student, was assigned to an Orientation and Mobility lesson. I had worked withContinue reading “Riding Escalators, trying Barbecue Chicken Wings, and learning to pour liquids (independent living skills series 13)”
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)”
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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