[Blindtlk] Shopping trolley

[Steve P. Deeley]

Call a cab.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T. Joseph Carter" <carter.tjoseph at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Shopping trolley


> Ron, most people pull them rather than push.  The one I have wouldn't
> take a handle extension, really, but I suppose there exist models
> that could take one.  I just need to find the right one at the right
> price.
>
> I know such extensions exist for luggage, so maybe what I want is to
> find one with a luggage handle.  Come to think of it, I might want
> the thing for my luggage.  *grin*
>
> Joseph
>
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>
> On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 06:37:14PM -0500, Ron Poire wrote:
>> Nobody thought of us when these carts were designed.
>> What you said about catching heels on the cart, made me think of this.
>> Since we need one hand for the cane, it makes good sense to pull the cart
>> behind you.
>> However, these things were made with the idea that you push the cart in
>> front of you, both hands on the handle, and navigate visually.
>> What you probably need, is an extension for the existing handle.
>>
>> Ron Poire
>
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