New Low-Vision Driver in Oregon

Posted by Heike on July 28, 1999 at 02:03:47 AM EDT:

Thirty years ago I was told that I would never be able to obtain a drivers license. Today I passed my driver's test and earned the privilege to drive (daylight only) in the state of Oregon. I do want to thank all those who post here on NOAH, your experiences, advice andd encouragement were invaluable to me. Second, I would like to encourage anyone with low vision to pursue your dream. Given time, patience, practice, desire, common sense and encouragement from others you can attain more than you might think or others might think you are capable of.

Anyway, this has been a big day for me and I thank all of you for sharing in it with me.

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: Thirty years ago I was told that I would never be able to obtain a drivers license. Today I passed my driver's test and earned the privilege to drive (daylight only) in the state of Oregon. I do want to thank all those who post here on NOAH, your experiences, advice andd encouragement were invaluable to me. Second, I would like to encourage anyone with low vision to pursue your dream. Given time, patience, practice, desire, common sense and encouragement from others you can attain more than you might think or others might think you are capable of. : Anyway, this has been a big day for me and I thank all of you for sharing in it with me.

BDN, low vision driving driver, drive, BiOptic, albinism, albino, macular disease, nystagmus, cataracts, corneal diseases, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, archived by, BIOPTIC DRIVING NETWORK

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