[BlindTlk] Cane length response

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Hi,
In the past, I went to an organization that works with  the blind and I was told that these canes are used so that it can prevent the person using the cane from  injuring   themselves.
I disliked using those types of canes. I prefer using the folded canes. I don't like typing my cane from side-to-side. Even though  there's a likelyhood I may injur myself.
So, use your cane however you want to. Obstacles and all.
I hope you have a nice weekend!
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From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kishia Mason via BlindTlk
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2022 1:58 PM
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Cc: Kishia Mason <kishia.mason at gmail.com>
Subject: [BlindTlk] Cane length response

Madison,
Growing up and when I was in school my O and Minstructors first recommended that my cane length should be to my sternum. Then it was recommended it should go to your chin. I know the NFB instructors used to teach at least that it should go to the bridge of your nose and I think I read that Kenneth Jernigan had a cane that went to his forehead but now I’m not sure what they recommend which just goes to show from the constant changing of recommendations that nobody really seems to know what length it should be so I would just go with whatever length feels good to you. I think it also depends on which type of cane you have because the NFB canes have always been longer than the canes sold by Ambuteck or other sellers.

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