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From: Maggi.Weslager@f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Maggi Weslager)
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Subject: Re: Audible traffic lights
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Date: 6 Nov 90 14:11:24 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi David,
        I've given more thought to this whole "audible traffic light"
string and have come to realize that each of us is using the mobility
and orientation devices which we have become comfortable with and which
work for us in our travels.  For example, I rely on my residual vision
to supplement my O&M skills whereas a totally blind person will rely on
another resource that they have to do what needs to be done.<this is
starting to sound like a Powder Milk Biscuit commercial, isn't it?!>.
Anyhow, I've also noticed that this "individual technique" thing crosses
over into almost all of the subject matter which is presented here on Blink
Talk.  Whenever you gather so many individuals together doing their
"individual things" you're bound to run into controversy and we
certainly have seen alot of that haven't we?  I'll also point out that
we have also seen some mature responses to controversial subjects and I
find that quite refreshing admist the not so mature responses.
Sometimes it's difficult to convey exactly what you mean to say in a
written response as opposed to a face to face verbal response.  As a
result, meanings are misconstrued and misunderstanding breeds.
        Enough of this individual's philosophy...on with the show!
BTW...what is your cat's name?  We have a seventeen year old, fourteen
pound cat named Sassafrass.  She, like your cat, is a lot of company,
and I mean a lot of company!

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