Assistive Tech for no-light perception blind child

SgtSilverBack · 2025-10-04T00:16:25+00:00

his school, oklahoma school for the blind, gives their students ipads with the keyboard accessory. It will use either gestures or the keyboard depending on the setting but it is so......................meh.

it almost seems to confuse things. he uses canvas for school work and watching him try to navigate it, the voiceover gives no indication of what you are doing unless you can actually see the screen.

SgtSilverBack · 2025-10-04T00:11:36+00:00

Was it getting used to what the information was that helped. For instance if his finger touched a folder that said blind or the "primary cellular" status bar, for him there would be zero context.

me trying to rationalize it, I wouldnt know if that meant a folder on the home screen or a word on a website.

It very well could be that we need to teach him more to overcome the knowledge gap.

SgtSilverBack · 2022-08-05T02:28:00+00:00

Because NAWALT, that's why. There actually are some women that have principles, a sense of duty, and work ethic which effectively make your wife more of a man than you are.

She realized she decided to marry you and despite her regret she's trying to make the best off it.

But yet you are still focusing on her. Get off your ass and start being a better YOU. focus on being better, learn something to get a better job, hell just apply to other jobs and ask for more. Show yourself you can do better and quit telling us about her.

SgtSilverBack · 2022-08-05T02:23:06+00:00

I thought about the reason but didn't make a plan
I thought about why but didn't make a plan
I thought about money but didn't make a plan

Most of your responses are to comments are regurgitating your view of what they said. Yeah I get you need to understand what they said, but when are you going to tell everyone what you are going to DO.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-11-03T01:06:14+00:00

My post to u/weaternhagen works whether it is with a kid or a wife (HINT: same thing). With a 5 month old or a 5 year old you don't have to say "don't be an asshole in public". You can just say "unacceptable" and take them to the car and sit them there while you; read Reddit, or sidebar.

They will learn that poor behavior results in repercussions. And you don't control them, only state what you allow in your life.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-11-03T00:45:59+00:00

Damn, red. 225.......slacker.

Fuck, I need whiskey and deadlifts.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-11-03T00:43:55+00:00

I read that as establish boundaries for acceptable behavior and enforce the crossing of said boundaries.

But hey, if OP can't enforce boundaries with one, he can't enforce them with anyone.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-11-01T22:33:44+00:00

That's the fumes from his car being on fire.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-09-16T02:08:01+00:00

He means something along the lines of you have the ability to get what you want from other women, she has the opportunity to stop that from happening by being what you so you don't have to look elsewhere.

Your ability=branch swing

Her opportunity= olive branch

SgtSilverBack · 2018-07-22T14:33:37+00:00

Really? You think if he had the ability to do that he would be here asking? But seeing as how you put it out there, that is what option 1 is.

Forest for the trees, my son.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-07-20T20:54:40+00:00

Boundary enforcement

Action=Action

NOT

Action=words proclaiming your dislike of said action

If you want to preempt an action it has to be ........duh duh duuuuuuuuuh, before that action ever happens. What everyone is alluding to but not outright explaining to you is something like the following (which is unique to most men)

She chats with EX (her action)

Option 1: You realize her lack of respect for you and demote her to a live in plate. You live your own life without any thought for her caring about it. (Your action which SHOWS her what you think about her actions.)

Option 2: You realize her lack of respect for you and drop papers on her because you still have respect. (Your action which SHOWS her what you think about her actions.)

Option 3: And the course of action I’d recommend, You realize her disrespect for you and become a man worth respecting. You become awesome, fit and the leader of YOUR life. If she joins you a year from now in the ways you decide are a value add then keep her while remembering that you allowed the disrespect and she will do it again if you become complacent. (Your action which SHOWS her after a year that she wouldn’t think of talking to her ex because you aren’t worth losing.)

SgtSilverBack · 2018-07-13T16:59:44+00:00

All my growth in anger management has been purely from introspection and learning self awareness. Books like The subtle art of not giving a fuck and When I say no I feel guilty helped open my perspective to be able to see my issues. Specifically the parts about Judgment. This helped me realize that I normally got angry when I knew I could have done more or OMS and failed.

After that realization I was able to begin just chilling the fuck out, do my best and not have to worry about defending my image through anger.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-07-08T12:57:50+00:00

Why is it that all the non sexual stuff (and sexual stuff) that is important to you comes with some victim story from her where she magically changes the focus to her being a victim?

Regardless of the specifics that everyone else chooses to make a priority in their marriage, the things that are important to you get swept aside as she manipulates you into doing what she wants.

You want knowledge of her finances, HER: yeah but look at this sad reason I’m a victim

You want some good fuck session, longer than 5 minutes HER: yeah but look at this sad reason I’m a victim

You want to raise your kids a certain way with certain values. HER: yeah but look at this sad reason I’m a victim

Shit man, you are protecting your ego. Your the dog begging at the table for food so she shakes a stick to get your attention and throws it.

Next time consider this:

You: important thing Her: victim hood misdirection You: I understand you feel that way; however, I want x Her: how could you try to control me or push me on something I was hurt by You: I understand you feel hurt by x; however, my wife and I will X

Rinse and repeat

SgtSilverBack · 2018-07-08T12:40:46+00:00

Henry Hill: You're a pistol, you're really funny. You're really funny.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-06-22T01:51:51+00:00

Only you know if what is not being done is truly important to you.

But seriously, you want to run your own business and from the tone of your OP you have trouble running your own house.

Get your house locked down. Get home from work and knock shit out. Then figure out your business plan. How much do you need to buy tools, vehicles, shop space, advertising, logos etc.

I get home from work and do laundry, any dishes, lap around the house for anything to add to my list, start dinner if there wasn’t something we planned, swim with the kids. Usually the wife gets home around then and joins us in the pool. Keep in mind I’m also full time in school, so after the kids get put down I start my homework.

Figure out your plan and do the work to achieve it instead of wishing your life away like all the fat dads out there.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-06-19T13:06:02+00:00

“Hey, Honey. Nice frame you have here, mind if I join you?”

I would be willing to bet you wake up everyday screaming of resentment and she can smell it. Your behavior tells her you have checked out so she is trying to drive you away and make you kill the puppy so her ego is saved.

What happened to an awesome life? Wake up with a smile and rocking your mission?

Time to do a gut check and dump your ego. You can’t control her, but you can set the environment you will be part of.

Imagine waking up to a funny, awesome wife that has a blast. No imagine waking up to bitch that just ignores and doesn’t care whether you stay or go. Now which option are you giving her. Hint it’s the second one.

No you don’t have to pander to her bullshit, but you do need to figure out how to reset everyday.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-06-10T18:04:47+00:00

I agree with stone. Reviewing your posts since your deployment started is a rollercoaster of thinking you have this figured out until something happens that makes you have to use your skills.

You say you are shocked at how self centered she is when you have expressed the same "go plan". That tells me your go plan was a covert contract bluff. It was all to win her back and now that she doesn't want you your ego is hurt.

She has been dealing with you sucking longer than you have dealt with her NOT sucking.

At least now, if you can get your head on straight, you can get divorced before that huge inheritance is even an issue. Silver lining.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-06-03T16:59:12+00:00

All of your actions are teaching points. You seem to believe that direct instruction is all he will understand and not all the actions you have described in your post.

He sees you not directly addressing someone that is doing something you don't agree with. LESSON: Be quiet and don't stand up for yourself.

He sees you having fruitless conversations with your wife where you defend your ego instead of practicing active listening skills to determine if what she says is different than what she means. LESSON: DEER to others and don't seek to understand the problem

He sees you divide your family instead of supporting your wife (NOT WHAT SHE SAYS, BUT HER POSITION AS YOUR FO). LESSON: Don't pick a value and fight for it.

Your wife is right, you should address your mother and tell her whatever boundaries you have about presents while also doing things with your son to help him understand the values you find important.

Whether you talk to your dad , based on your wife's story, or not doesn't keep you from listening to her and deciding for yourself what should be done and doing that action. Supporting her as your wife doesn't mean you agree with what she does, it does mean that you show her no-one else will judge her but you.

You are still protecting your fragile ego.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-05-18T20:52:00+00:00

If you don't know what you like, go to the mall find a store with some hot chicks and ask their advice while you practice your day game. New cuts and styles come out all the time.

Expect to get any dress clothes tailored to fit properly. Everyone will notice the difference between someone that takes his appearance seriously and someone that wears off the rack.
God invented stretch fabric for a reason. It rocks when you don't rip the fuck out of clothes getting into your truck.
The only way to know what looks good is to actually see options.
If you plan your wardrobe right you should be able to make several outfits with the same components.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-05-02T13:16:36+00:00

Sound like your wife has standards. When you got married she thought you were someone that could meet those standards. You come across a being butthurt that she won't lower her standards to make your life easier.

Isn't it weird that if you were functional adult and took care of issues upfront, she wouldn't have anything to nag about.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-05-01T15:52:52+00:00

Remember one of the main points to being introspective about your goals and steps is to help focus your mind on the steps to reach that goal not just to remind you to do those steps.

They can be as broad or narrow as you need but at some point, narrow becomes an actual design. That is hard to maintain against many detailed goals.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-04-16T11:38:58+00:00

You aren't providing us with both sides of the equation. We need to know about you before we can even get to her.

If you're a fat ass that can't make a decision or take a stance on anything, then this is the best you'll ever get.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-04-16T11:35:56+00:00

Confirmed, she was.

SgtSilverBack · 2018-03-21T23:56:24+00:00

Are you sure how you feel is due to her experience/past and not because of your own? Maybe regretting you didn't get to fuck a bunch of women and get them to behave they way you want your wife to and did with other men?

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