[Blind-rollers] Total independence

[Jennifer Aberdeen]

Hi list,

My Grandmother and I were just having a discussion about my mobility 
expectations being a blind wheelchair user. She doesn't think I could ever 
be independent being in my situation, and I truly believe that while I may 
not be able to achieve total independence, I can strive to be as independent 
as possible. I keep trying to tell her that it can be done if only my 
mobility instructor would work on a route with me for more than one 
day...perhaps once or twice a week for a couple months would work. I would 
like to be able to take a stroll down the street without having someone 
attached to my hip all the time. I know there are some situations where it 
would be necessary to have someone with me, but I don't believe I have to 
submit to a life of dependence. The thought of accepting that makes me very 
depressed. I thought maybe I would start a discussion about this and hear 
your thoughts on this topic.

Jen