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O&M in New York City (self.Blind)
submitted 5.200188978909465y ago by Amonwilde
Can anyone recommend an O&M trainer or center in New York City? I'm low vision and don't have much trouble getting around, but I'd like to learn the correct use of a cane. I don't actually use a cane currently but I'm about 20/800, so it probably makes sense to learn. I'm traveling abroad in a week and, while I won't have time to train before then, it's making me think I should develop skills for later.
AllHarlowsEve 2 points 5y ago
Have you contacted the NYSCB? The New York State Commission for the Blind should be helping you with mobility and any other lessons you might need.
They can also, possibly, provide some adaptive things to make your life a little easier. In CT, they provided me with a braille labeler, 2 canes, a audio labeler, called a pen friend, and several other small things like a braille compass, talking clock keychain, liquid level indicator, etc.
They can also, possibly, provide some adaptive things to make your life a little easier. In CT, they provided me with a braille labeler, 2 canes, a audio labeler, called a pen friend, and several other small things like a braille compass, talking clock keychain, liquid level indicator, etc.
Amonwilde [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Thanks, I'll look into this.
KillerLag 2 points 5y ago
The major one I know in New York City is Lighthouse.
https://www.lighthouseguild.org/
800-284-4422
250 West 64th Street
https://www.lighthouseguild.org/programs-services/vision-rehabilitation/orientation-mobility/
212-769-6291
moogc@lighthouseguild.org
Senior Mobility Instructor
Carol Moog
https://www.lighthouseguild.org/
800-284-4422
250 West 64th Street
https://www.lighthouseguild.org/programs-services/vision-rehabilitation/orientation-mobility/
212-769-6291
moogc@lighthouseguild.org
Senior Mobility Instructor
Carol Moog
Amonwilde [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Have you had experience with anyone there? I went in years ago and had a bad experience.
KillerLag 1 points 5y ago
I've never gotten service from there, but I'm not a resident of the city. I live in Canada and happened to be in New York for my honeymoon and visited them
UnsightlyNewYorker 1 points 1y ago
Chumpon from Helen Keller is great in my opinion
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