[Blind-rollers] Obsticle detection for manual wheelchairs

[Becky Frankeberger]

Erica, I personally use a long cane with a roler tip. Well long cane does
not mean six feet long smile.  My cane is about two feet in front of me.
But I use my feet to move the manual wheelchair.I have decent control for
quick stops.  I am only part time in this chair.  
I have heard people talk about using the mini guide, but it does not detect
drop offs.  Hey scares me, shiver.  But for some they find it a fine tool.

Becky and Johnny walker   
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[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Erica Cole
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 1:48 PM
To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
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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