[Blind-Rollers] New member

[maureensmusic at comcast.net]

Hi
I went through a local clinic for people born with disabilities called Gillette Lifetime they also do custom seating for wheelchair and I would think any place that does wheelchair seating or a PT at a rehab center could help.
Maureen


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From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Saturday, October 2, 2021 3:11 PM
To: Melanie Torrance via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Blind-Rollers] New member

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
> 
> 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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