[Blindtlk] Loud Places

[Ringlein, Ellen]

Hello Robin,

If you use a cane, you can also detect landmarks and obstacles with it. With a cane you wouldn't necessarily have to trail the wall, as you can detect where there is more open space and perhaps a path. You will also find tables and chairs and other obstacles and you can "look" with your cane where there is room to move around these. A sense of direction also helps.  And if a small child is in your path, than at least you would find him/her before you ran over them. But you should know that using a cane may not prevent the scenario you describe. That kind of stuff occasionally occurs, regardless of how skilled and confidently we move around in the world.

Cordially,

Ellen
Ellen

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Subject: [Blindtlk] Loud Places

Hello everyone,
    I am in need of any suggestions about traveling in places where there is a lot of noise, and sound can't be relied on for clues. I was in Starbucks last week, and there was a lot of people. I trailed the wall from the cash register to the place where I needed to pick up my coffee. There was a little girl in my path, and I didn't realize it. Her mother got mad, and told her daughter to move. I want to avoid this from happening again. So, I am in need of some tips. Thank you in advance!

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