Hello Beth, I was one of those with rlf. But I was always told by my O&M instructors that I was a very good traveler, but I did have the opportunity to learn the optacon at the age of seven. I don't know if that is the reason why I was able to pick up the differences in shapes well or if that went along with the travel thing. But it is interesting to hear all of the different experiences with the optacon. Rose Garza ----- Original Message ----- From: "beth" <fb-oe@xxxxxxx> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 12:54 PM Subject: Optacon and O&M > Hey, all. I wonder if the link between travel skills and Optacon use is > in > the brain? I am a poor traveler and could not scan well or differentiate > letter shapes with the Optacon. This is not meant to be an excuse, I just > wonder if there is some deficiency in my brain's ability to handle the > above. I also heard that people with RLF, now called R.O.P., have trouble > with travel. Beth > > > To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: > > optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the > quotes) in the message subject. > > Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message > to: > > optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the > quotes) in the message subject. > > To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.