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From: Walter.Siren.@p1.f8.n396.z1.fidonet.org (Walter Siren )
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Subject: Re: subway safety
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Date: 25 Sep 90 02:47:14 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 TG>  Why not start with getting better mobility for anybody who wants it.  
 TG>  I think that most accidents can be avoided if blind people are paying
 TG>  attention to where they are and if they are really not sure, just ask
 TG>  someone.  We don't need textured sidewalks and that kind of stuff 

tom, i think that all blind people should get as much mobility
training as they need; however, i don't think that we can get too
much in the manner of safety precautions as we can.  some blind
persons are not as mobile as others, and if we can save a life with
texture sidewalks or other markings, why not?  i am not use to
traveling in subways, since we don't have them down here, but any
extra help i could get, i wouldn't mind, with all of that noise in
there.

 TG>  just
 TG>  more time spent learning to use a cane or paying attention to your 
 TG>  dog
 TG>  if you have one. tom  G

again, i know a lot of blind people that are not as mobile as i am,
and i won't begrudge them of any necessary help.

               Walter               

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