[Blindtlk] Getting a new cane?

[Mike Freeman]

Works on piñatas, too!

Mike Freeman
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On Mar 6, 2013, at 8:26, "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us> wrote:

> Hi folks. The best cane technique is to use everything. Sliding the tip will detect changes in surfaces, e.g. ice on the sidewalk. The touch technique will give feedback about buildings and entrances. The three-point touch technique will allow one go along a curb in the street, locate objects in the path, and look for the sidewalk. Shorelineing will let one find intersecting sidewalks. There is not one best way of using the cane. It is now, however, a good tool to see if the ceiling fan is running.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kendra Schaber
> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 10:16 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Getting a new cane?
> 
> I personally love the sliding methood because I get stuff that I'd miss if I did the tap technique. I only use the tap technique when I'm on ground that doesn't allow me to slide such as some grass lawns and some cases, broken up sidewalk.
> Kendra
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Judy jones" <jtj1 at cableone.net>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Getting a new cane?
> 
> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> aeons ago, my mobility instructor showed me the "tap method for using 
>> a cane, or the sliding back and forth, and told me either method would 
>> be my choice.  I found that the sliding method would pick up on 
>> nuances in pavement or grassy areas that tapping the cane would miss, 
>> so have been using a cane that way ever sence.
>> 
>> Judy
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Chris Nusbaum" <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com>
>> To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:57 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Getting a new cane?
>> 
>> 
>>> Gloria,
>>> 
>>> That makes sense, although there's nothing like the "tap, tap, tap" 
>>> of a new metal tip on a tile floor! <Grin!> Like so many other things 
>>> in life, this is all a matter of personal preference.
>>>