[Blind-rollers] cane handles

[Erica Cole]

maureen
this makes much more sense now. 
Erica.

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> On 28 Mar 2019, at 23:43, maureen Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Erica
> The putter takes the place of the handle of the cane which can be slid off
> and this is put in its place.  It is not triangle shaped as some handles are
> but is round going around the cane and is of a non-slip material.  You might
> want to visit a proshop at a golf club and feel one.  Also be sure you have
> a cane with a loop on the end of the handle which you can put around your
> wrist or hang from your joystick so it doesn't drop.
> Maureen
> 
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> From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Erica
> Cole via Blind-Rollers
> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 5:34 PM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Erica Cole <ejcole at fmail.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] cane handles
> 
> Maureen
> Thanks very much for your input. The reason I'm asking about your putter is
> because I have never seen one before. What shape is it? How does it attach
> to your cane? 
> Many thanks again. 
> Erica.  
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>> On 26 Mar 2019, at 20:37, maureen Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers
> <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi
>> I don't have strong grasp so my hand kept slipping and the putter was 
>> of a nonslip rubbery material so it was easier to hang on to.
>> Maureen
>> 
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Erica Cole via Blind-Rollers
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 3:51 AM
>> To: Blind wheelchair users list <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Erica Cole <ejcole at fmail.co.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] cane handles
>> 
>> Thanks for the help Maureen. My question now is, what does a putter 
>> look like? and how does this make your cane easier to hold?
>> I tried to make a handle from an old knee support with velcro straps 
>> but messed it up.  My left hand (cane hand) goes tingly quite easily 
>> and using a cane is a surefire way to annoy it and make cane swinging a
> pain!
>> Thanks
>> Erica. 
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>> Erica Cole
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>>> On 25 Mar 2019, at 02:30, maureen Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers
>> <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Erica
>>> I had the same problem mainly because I couldn't grasp the cane well.  
>>> My dad went to the pro shop at the golf course and got them to put a 
>>> golf putter on the cane which made it much easier to hang on to.  I 
>>> hang the cane by its loop on the joy stick when I'm not using it to 
>>> prevent it from falling on the floor.  When it does my mobility 
>>> assist dog, Walter, picks it up and he does this many times a day.
>>> Maureen
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Erica Cole via Blind-Rollers
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 5:13 PM
>>> To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Erica Cole <ejcole at fmail.co.uk>
>>> Subject: [Blind-rollers] cane handles
>>> 
>>> Hi again. 
>>> I just had the chance to try using a long cane with my powerchair 
>>> this last week and one thing that is abundantly clear is I need to 
>>> modify my cane handle to make it easier to hold.
>>> What do you all do with your canes to make them easier to use? 
>>> do any of you have any DIY ideas for how to change how cane grips feel? 
>>> Many thanks for any help. 
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