[Blindtlk] Overhangs, Tips, and Types

[Cindy Ray]

I think you want to use a "real" cane. Dogs don't really catch over hangs
all that well often because they aren't necessarily looking up. I wonder if
your cane tip is a little worn or if you are using it at an angle that
causes it to catch in the sidewalk more. You might play with the angle of
the tip a little. Not having used a cane with a ball on it, I can't say for
sure, but I wonder if you can hear as much with that ball rolling.

BTW, if you don't mind my asking, why are you considering terminating the
use of a dog? I am, too, but for obviously different reasons from yours.

Cindy


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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Szostak,
Christine via blindtlk
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 10:52 PM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] Overhangs, Tips, and Types

HI All,
  I have been doing some basic beginning practice with a cane to help make
my decision about what best course of action to take (e.g., do I need to get
O/M, do I want to use a cane officially, do I want another dog...), and just
have a few completely unrelated questions regarding cane use.

1)    For overhangs with dogs, the dog is typically trained to stop and let
you know the overhanging object is coming. With a cane, obviously, the cane
will not directly inform you of the overhang. Thus, how do you look out for
and successfully avoid overhanging objects with a cane (e.g., branches, bars
that are at head or mid-body level...)?

2)  What do individuals here think about the rolling cane tips (i.e., the
tip that is like a ball)? I hate that the tip of the cane keeps getting
caught in just about every crack in a sidewalk:).

3)  This sort of links back to 1 above, has anyone used a sonic cane? If so,
what do you think about it?
Have a wonderful and safe Christmas holiday everyone!
Chris
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