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

[maureensmusic at comcast.net]

Hi
I use a power chair and a long white cane.  I do the joy stick with my right hand and the cane with my left and it works well especially in buildings where there aren't wide open areas because that's when it can get difficult because I can turn and not realize it depending on the background noise but overall it works.
Maureen


-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jennifer Aberdeen via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 7:41 PM
To: 'Blind wheelchair users list' <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jennifer Aberdeen <freespirit328 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] New to this list and seeking information

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:
> 
> 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,
> 
> Paul
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 9:12 AM, Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi. I am new to this list and definitely interested in finding out info from all of you who have been using wheelchairs and walkers. I was born totally blind as of now 67. My knees have given out so I am looking to switch to walker or wheelchair. I work as a psychotherapist in two large office buildings and so need to be able to travel significantly. I am especially interested in guidance systems for chairs and walkers. Has anyone done work with attaching autonomous vehicle technology to walkers or wheelchairs? I cannot seem to find these options on the Internet. Very much looking forward to responses. :-) Karen
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