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

[maureensmusic at comcast.net]

Hi
It depends on the ramp.  If I hold the cane vertically when I know I'm coming up to a street and the ramp is steep enough it works great.  But last year they redid the ramps in downtown Minneapolis and they are flat flesh with the sidewalk (but they do have the dome bumps) and I find it harder to line up.  I generally use paratransit though so don't have to cross streets.
Maureen


-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:00 PM
To: Blind wheelchair users list <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Karen Rose <rosekm at earthlink.net>
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:
> 
> 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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