[Blind-Rollers] New member

[Becky Frankeberger]

Melanie, welcome. I am Becky from Washington State. Broke my back several
times and now use a manual wheelchair. Perhaps the better idea if you must
use a walker, is a mini guide or any of the vibrating devices out there that
will show you obsticles early. Your front of the walker will show you
inclines and steps. Just make sure you are balanced on the back wheels of
the walker. Perhaps if you don't like the balancing on the back wheels a
frame can be built out of PVC plastic pipe with two wheels a foot or two
ahead of you. You could also use your IPhone and have IRA (spelled wrong) so
a sighted helper could help you avoid obsticles. People are doing this in
airports I hear and in some larger  retail stores. Others are using this
service for short walks on the street. Or join me in the wheelchair. The
cane is in my right hand. My left is propelling the wheel. My feet keep the
chair straight.

Hey let's brain storm with this fine lady gang, smile.

Becky in her Joy Wheels     

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie
Torrance via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2021 9:24 AM
To: Blind-Rollers at nfbnet.org
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: [Blind-Rollers] New member

Hello-I am new to this group and wanted to introduce myself. My name is
Melanie and I am a blind diabetic. I have to use a walker due to peripheral
neuropathy of both feet. The walker aids with my balance. I have some vision
remaining and can do ok in familiar surroundings. My problem is bright
sunshine or at night. This is when I could really use a cane! I was cane
trained before my neuropathy progressed. Any tips or advice would be most
appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone
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