[Faith-talk] Comments

[Jennifer Perdue]

Hi aMary,

I have ordered a cane from that program.  I don't know how long it takes to get it, and they come with those weird NFB tips that you can't slide on the ground.  

I beg to differ with the opinion that the two touch technique gives you as much information as sliding it because when you slide it, your cane is constantly giving you information from the surface you're walking on and when you do the touch technique, you're only getting the information from the two times that you touch the ground.

Unfortunately though, I can't afford anything else.

Oh well, such is my lot in life I suppose.

Jenny
On Apr 16, 2012, at 9:07 PM, Mary Donahue wrote:

> Hello Jenny and everyone,
> 
> 	I was merely just listening to comments, but wanted to jump in to
> say what most everyone else said. Use whatever travel method you feel
> comfortable with. As for not being able to afford a cane, the NFB has a free
> cane program. The only requirement is that, if you order one, you have to
> wait six months after the first order to get one. I have had two canes
> through the Free Cane Program, and so far, they are holding out. Whatever
> happens stay safe, and you will be in my prayers, too.
> 
> Mary Donahue
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Jennifer Perdue
> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:00 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Comments
> 
> thanks for the kind word.
> 
> The canes that the state provides can have the roller ball tip, but they are
> the heavy metal canes and even with a roller tip on it, it became too heavy
> to comfortably use today as I was lost due to a GPS error.
> 
> the long straight canes that are free have the standard NFB cane tip, which
> you can't really drag on the ground without it catching on everything and I
> can't afford to buy a cane at the current time.
> 
> Thanks for your encouraging words and thank you for your prayers.
> 
> Jenny
> On Apr 16, 2012, at 8:23 PM, Linda Mentink wrote:
> 
>> Hi Jenny,
>> 
>> No one has meant to be unkind to you here. You gave the impression, from
> what you wrote, or how you wrote it, that maybe your cane skills weren't
> good. That's often why people hate the cane, so we assumed. Don't be grieved
> with us for sharing our opinions and advice. We're here to help, encourage,
> and pray for one another.
>> 
>> You can get a cane with a rolling ball tip. You're right about overhead
> obstacles, though I have not been injured there in a very long time. I'm not
> often in areas where that's a problem, except for an occasional hanging tree
> branch with leaves on it. Each O&M tool has its advantages and
> disadvantages, and we just have to pick the one or ones that help us the
> most, and keep us the most safe. No one here will judge you for making the
> decisions you make. It's not our business, it's yours. Do what works best
> for you.
>> 
>> Stay safe.
>> 
>> Blessings,
>> 
>> Linda
>> 
>> 
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