[Blind-rollers] Obsticle detection for manual wheelchairs

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It's interesting -- I avoid a power chair because I can't see and don't want 
to destroy everything in my path, and myself with it, but there are also 
people on the list who have power chairs and are doing quite well with them.
I have strong enough arms to push a manual and can move around enough to 
stear with my feet, which I would lose if I got a power chair. I'd also lose 
$4k buying one.
But it would free up at least one arm to carry something which I can't do 
with the manual.
Let's take a vote -- if this were yahoogroups I could put up a poll, but I 
don't think nfbnet supports that here... But the poll question is: Do you 
consider a power chair to be more or less difficult for a blind and disabled 
person than a manual?
(1) more difficult
(2) easier
(3) I don't know
Any additional comments welcome.
Oh and Erica, you aren't bugging anyone in the least -- this is a low 
traffic list -- we welcome posts from members, especially if they are on 
topic.
Have a great evening!
--le

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Erica Cole" <rebellion220 at hotmail.com>
To: "'Blind wheelchair users list'" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 3:47 PM
Subject: [Blind-rollers] Obsticle detection for manual wheelchairs


Sorry to bug you all again so soon, but I'm wondering.
Right now I use a manual wheelchair.
I probably should look into getting an electric one, but for now, I at m
interested to know what you all use to see in front of you.
Fo example, long cane, guide cane, k-sonar etc.

Thoughts?

Erica.

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