[Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

[Chris Nusbaum]

Hi Dianne,

I prefer the straight canes over the folding cane and definitely 
over the telescoping cane.  I understand your frustration about 
them, I had the same problem when they gave me one when I was at 
the JI (Jernigan Institute) for the LAW Program in April.  By the 
way, I'm still using that same cane they gave me.  In a car, 
here's what my O and M teacher tought me to do, which has worked 
for me ever since: open the door and get in first, with the cane 
outside of the car in your right hand.  After you're in the car, 
put your cane in, being careful not to hit another person in the 
head with the grip of your cane.  Then, put your cane next to you 
on your seat, and and you're good to go.  When you get out of the 
car, open the door, take the cane out first, leave the door open, 
and get out.  Hope this makes sense!

 Chris Nusbaum

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 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Graves, Diane" <dgraves at icrc.IN.gov
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Date sent: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:28:28 -0400
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Niki,

You might try the telescoping canes, or even the straight canes.  
I personally don't like the straight canes much because they 
can't be put up when in a car, a restaurant or other places where 
things are really close quarters.  But a lot of people prefer the 
straight canes.

Diane Graves
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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nikki
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:11 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

    Not to butt in, but I was curious about something.
Is there a new kind of cane that is lighter weight than the 
graphite folding
canes?
I'm tired of having to fold my cane every time I get in a car or 
at the
grocery store with my mom, I don't like making people wait on me.

So any insight would be nice.
Thanks and God bless you all.
Nikki

-----Original Message-----
From: Cindy Handel
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 1:49 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Oh, OK.  Thanks.  I have heard of these.  There was actually a 
discussion of
them on this list a few weeks ago.

I have a 50/50 cane, which I use on occasion.  But, I'll still 
stick with my
long, straight fiberglass cane.  It's the best I've found.

Cindy


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