[Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information

[Karen Rose]

Thank you for this. How do you manage without crossing streets though?

> On Feb 20, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Jennifer Aberdeen via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Karen,
> 
> I can't give you any advice on crossing streets unfortunately. I have severe hearing loss in one ear, so I wasn't taught how to cross streets...I don't feel safe. I have used my cane on sidewalks though and was able to trail the grass and stay pretty straight. I don't constantly move my cane in front of me, I mostly trail, but that's just me maybe. Now and then I'll stop and check what's in front of me with the cane.
> 
> Jen 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:00 PM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list
> Cc: Karen Rose
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information
> 
> Hi Jennifer. Thank you for responding. I am amazed that you do not just go in circles. :-) I do not have specific routes other than inside my office buildings. My biggest concern is locating the wheelchair ramps on the streets. Do you have any difficulty finding these? Navigating straight across streets? Karen
> 
>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 5:40 PM, Jennifer Aberdeen via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi Karen,
>> 
>> I use a manual chair and I use my cane just fine. I hold the cane in my right hand and push the left wheel on my chair. Sometimes my chair will go a bit crooked, but I use the cane to stay as straight as I can. I use a long cane, about 56 inches, and it has a roller-tip on it. When I first started, I didn't move to quickly, but eventually, as I learned my route, I got faster. I hope some of these tips help.
>> 
>> Jen 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Blind-Rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 4:25 PM
>> To: Blind wheelchair users list
>> Cc: Karen Rose
>> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information
>> 
>> Oh thank you so much for responding. How do you use a cane with a manual chair? Would you need two hands to push chair plus an extra hand for the cane? How quickly can you travel this way. Slow it?s just not an option for me :-)
>> 
>>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 12:24 PM, Paul Wick via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> Hi Karen,
>>> 
>>> I use my cane and a manual chair, though personally I find using a cane and a power chair much easier. Any specific questions just let me know, I haven?t tried out any of the more technological angles, because I get the sense they?re not ready for prime time.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>>