[Blindtlk] To Cane or Not To Cane?

[Tony C.]

Hi all,
I wanted to chime in on this topic.  I always carry my cane fully extended, 
whether I am walking with a sighted guide or a blind person.  However, my 
sons are so good at guiding without even saying a word that I carry my cane 
close to my body  only as an identification tool when I am with them.  There 
are on the other hand some folks who simply don't instill much confidence in 
their abilities to allow me  to give them  control of my mobility.  No 
matter who I am with, however, I always stayed tuned in to my surroundings 
as if I was by myself.  This helps me to stay sharp with my cane skills.

Thanks for reading,
Tony C.