[Blind-Rollers] New member

[Melanie Torrance]

Thank you Becky! Does anyone know the names of these vibrating devices?This is news to me, and sounds like a possible option. Any information would be much appreciated. Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 2, 2021, at 3:07 PM, Becky Frankeberger via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
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