[Blind-Rollers] New member

[Melanie Torrance]

Maureen-that is an excellent idea r.e. hand troughs! Who did you contact to outfit the walker in such a way? Melanie

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> On Oct 2, 2021, at 4:05 PM, Melanie Torrance via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
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>> 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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