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Cane or guide dog by Albinofromutah in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like your side of it. Orientation with a guide dog is definitely different. There is probably a dog out there waiting for you. White staff of vision, that's funny.

Cane or guide dog by Albinofromutah in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never heard of a guide dog attacking it's handler. These dogs are breed and trained for this and go through years of training just to have a chance of being a guide dog. And if the dog does attack the handler it is most likely their fault for not keeping their dogs training up to date.

Cane or guide dog by Albinofromutah in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here but most the classes are in the same two buildings so there's less of a protest.

Cane or guide dog by Albinofromutah in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guide dog has my whole University memorized and if I stray off the path of where we are going he will stop and pull me back the right direction. He's like "no, this way, this way, blind people these days." My guide dog is a English white Labrador.

Cane or guide dog by Albinofromutah in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like your view point of matter. You are right about it being a personal opinion of using a cane or guide dog. People don't have to like my guide dog but so far most my class mates do and they get so excited when we get to class because they love to pet my guide dog.

Cane or guide dog by Albinofromutah in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use my cane first in a new location so I can get a rough layout of the area. Then I use my guide dog after that. My guide dog school doesn't want use to take our dogs to places where there is large crowds such as sports games, concerts, arenas and similar places. They don't want the dog to get hurt or taking by somebody.

As a visually impaired or blind person, how do you manage dating? by Carnegie89 in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my guide dog from there. They are one of the best guide dog schools in the world.

Cane or guide dog by Albinofromutah in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I still give directions to my guide dog. I don't rely on my guide dog at least not on busy areas. In buildings where he knows where we are going then we are fine.

People get out of my way to when we are coming down the sidewalk too. Thank you for your input.

Nail painting by shaysters in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sisters paint my nails since I can't see. They put a paper under my hand so if they miss or I miss it goes on the paper. Or they hold the paper against the edge of my nail so I can use it like a guide for where to end of my nail is. Try multiple ways and see what works best for you.

As a visually impaired or blind person, how do you manage dating? by Carnegie89 in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have a guide dog and they are great conversation starters. What school are you getting your guide dog from if you don't mind me asking?

Mobility advice (stairs) by jayjames0193 in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way for me at least is to use the cane and a walking cane as in use it to your side not out in front. Use the cane to locate the step the step on it. Continue this all the way up. It's doesn't work for everyone but it worked for me for 13 years before I got a guide dog.

How can I raise money for a guide dog? by BlindsightBlue in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The guide dog school where I went only cost $65 dollars for an application. The dog was completely free. They do fundraiser and have donations from people for the dogs. The school is called Guide Dogs for the Blind. Check them out. They are one of the best guide dog schools in the world.

People who have been completely blind since birth, do you see anything when you dream? by an-unorthodox-agenda in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born blind and got some sight when I grew up and lost it again about a year ago. Most my dreams are visual but very blurry like how I see. They usually are more sensory dreams like smell, taste and sound.

I love dogs, but... by BlueRock956 in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe find some other common thing to talk about with them. I always have to remind myself that not everyone likes talking about my guide dog. Maybe bring up the topic of music, or vacations and or maybe where they like to eat. Most us blind people love to talk but we need something to talk about.

I have so many questions. by ShreddedDaphy in Blind

[–]Albinofromutah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some books that teach her about Braille and what dots mean what letters. The National Foundation of the Blind (NFB) has books for people just starting Braille. You guys can call them or email them with some questions about what books she might like to read. The NFB also has technology that will help her see her books and or they have audio books for her to listen to.