[Blindtlk] cane travel question: trailing or no trailing?

Sat May 14 04:11:57 UTC 2011

I only use the cane, because I have too much vision for a dog and I don't
want all the responcability that comes with a dog. That's just me thoug.

On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 8:58 PM, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com>wrote:

> Just curious, do you use the cane and the dog interchangably? If so, in
> what situations do you use the dog and in what situations do you use the
> cane? Or do you only use the cane when the dog isn't available? Just
> curious! I'm not old enough to get a dog yet, but I want to.
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> "A loss of sight, never a loss of vision!" (Camp Abilities motto)
>
> --- Sent from my Braille-Note
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Thu, 12 May 2011 16:28:56 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] cane travel question: trailing or no trailing?
>
> Chris,
>
> The thing about trailing is that sooner or later you are going to put your
> hand into something or someone where you probably didn't want it.  *smile*
>
> I think two point touch is the cane travel term you were looking for.
> shorelining with the cane should find doorways or other landmarks that you
> were finding using trailing.  Also the sound of the tap of the cane should
> provide auditory information about hallway openings, the proximity of
> walls,
> etc.
>
> I do sometimes use trailing at home where I don't use cane or dog.  I find
> it especially useful when I have a cold or in the early morning-precoffee!
>
> Julie
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Nusbaum" <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 4:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] cane travel question: trailing or no trailing?
>
>
> Thanks, Kelby! I like the rigid cane because it's lighter, so I can use
> the tapping technique (can't remember the ONM term for it) a lot easier.
> I think this technique gives you a lot more information from sound, plus
> echo location, if you use that.
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> "A loss of sight, never a loss of vision!" (Camp Abilities motto)
>
> --- Sent from my Braille-Note
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kelby Carlson <kelbycarlson at usfamily.net
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:31:37 -0500 (CDT)
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] cane travel question: trailing or no trailing?
>
> I'm going to have to agree on this one.  I occasionally trail if
> I'm looking for a specific door, but even then it's not always
> necessary.  Whether you use a folding or rigid cane, if your
> technique is correct you should have no trouble.  (Trust me, it's
> taken me awhile to develop as much confidence as I as far as
> speed of travel goes.  I know how you feel.)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray Foret Jr <rforetjr at att.net
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:04:47 -0500 (CDT)
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] cane travel question: trailing or no
> trailing?
>
> Frankly, you are not sacrificing any information you get from
> trailing.  Why?  That's because you are mistaken in the belief
> that you get any useful data at all from that technique.  Better
> to develope a faster pace and trust your  cane; and thus, trust
> yourself better also.  Trailing will slow you down and frankly,
> you'l look strange and lacking in confidence compared to the
> other blind dues around you who are getting the girls because
> they are confident.  How's  that for insentive?
>
>
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>
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>
>
> On May 11, 2011, at 2:57 PM, Chris Nusbaum wrote:
>
> Hi, all.
>
> I have a cane travel question for you.  For a long time, I was
> using a folding cane with a pencil tip along with the trailing
> technique, especially in familiar areas i.e.  home, school, etc.
> After attending the LAW Program, where they took my folding cane
> on the first day and gave me a straight (aka rigid) cane with a
> metal tip that I was required to use during the four days I was
> there, I started to like the straight cane a lot better and came
> back home with one.  I don't think I'll switch back to a folding
> cane unless I have to, by the way.  While I was at the program,
> one of the blind mentors was helping me learn how to use this new
> cane, and in the process told me that he would suggest not
> trailing in hallways (whether they be in familiar or unfamiliar
> areas) and trusting the cane alone.  He then said that I need to
> work on a faster, more confident pace than I have already.  One
> of his reasons for that need of a confident pace, by the way, is
> to "get the girls," LOL.  So I tried not trailing in the hallways
> of the Jernigan Institute building, and it did take some getting
> used to.  After the program, I thought about what he'd said.
> Although I can understand what he's talking about with the
> confident pace, I think I get twice the information when I
> combine trailing with cane technique.  So what do you all think?
> Should I sacrifice the information I get from trailing and just
> try to get more information from the cane, or keep trailing and
> have a little slower pace? Or are there any work-arounds you use
> that keep the confident pace and still trail? Any help would be
> appreciated! Thanks!
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> "A loss of sight, never a loss of vision!" (Camp Abilities
> motto)
>
> --- Sent from my Braille-Note
>
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