[Blind-Rollers] New member

Sat Oct 2 20:52:07 UTC 2021

Jane and everybody-Thanks so much for your wisdom, and lengthy responses. This is great! Jane, I have never considered a wheelchair, but I will spend some time pondering that idea. Yes, my neuropathy is permanent and will not improve. My first inclination though, would be to try the cane and walker approach first. 
     I am going to a Senior Blind camp at the end of October and an O&M specialist will be there. That will be a perfect time and place to practice, and we will be going on outings as well.
     Thanks again-I now have plenty to think about and work on! By the way, I live in Columbia, SC and our Retreat and Conference Center ( where the Camp is), is called “Rocky Bottom”, and is located in Sunset, SC in the mountains just south of Brevard, N.C. I’ll keep ya’ll posted.
Melanie

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> On Oct 2, 2021, at 4:21 PM, maureen Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
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> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Rollers] New member
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> 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:
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>> 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     
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>>> -----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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