[nabs-l] Pimp My Cane

[Aziza Cano]

But, legally does this apply to different colored canes? I think that 
section refers to people who choose not to use a travel aid, like the high 
parcials that do not wish to use a cane. Just a thought.
Aziza
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From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
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> In all of the White Cane Laws that I've seen, there is a secotion that
> says that no blind person shall be held accountable if not using a
> white cane or guide dog. I don't recall the exact wording for my
> state, but it basically say that a blind person cannot be made
> accountable through negligence for not having a white cane or guide
> dog. I don't see why a person couldn't have a black cane, red cane, or
> rainbow cane, if they wanted. Just don't expect epople to recognize
> your visual impairment if you don't have a white cane. Be prepared to
> do more explaining, and explaining why you don't have a white cane.
>
> ~Jewel
>
> On 3/29/10, Briley Pollard <brileyp at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I did consider the matching with purse and shoes aspect too... but maybe
>> that is because I'm admittedly a bit overly conscious of things matching.
>> On Mar 29, 2010, at 3:40 AM, Sarah Jevnikar wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> I used to decorate my cane for every season or holiday when I was 
>>> younger
>>> and I think it's a cool idea but I have different concerns.
>>>
>>> I'm sorry; I feel like a party pooper but here they are.
>>>
>>> Decorated canes are fun but what do they say about us? Unprofessional
>>> comes
>>> to mind, as most of us are at the age where we're looking for summer or
>>> full-time employment. But perhaps temporary decorations would be ok ...
>>>
>>> Now on a different note, a cane spans from the belt area (and purse area
>>> too, depending on your preference or length of strap) to a person's 
>>> shoes.
>>> So, which should it match? Belt/purse or shoes? Or should they all
>>> coordinate?
>>>
>>> Just something to ponder.
>>>
>>> Sarah Jevnikar
>>>
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>>>
>>> It seems to me the question we should be asking is why canes are white
>>> in the first place.
>>>
>>> Originally, the cane was painted white as a way of telling drivers to
>>> stop for the blind. It was a member of the Lions Club that had the idea
>>> in the first place because he observed a blind man having difficulty in
>>> crossing a street because there was too much traffic. Now, we say that
>>> the white cane makes it easier to see us and so cars are required to
>>> stop. It is also worth noting that cars are supposed to stop for all
>>> pedestrians. So what we are saying is that blind people need more
>>> notice. Why? I agree that until electric cars make noise, they do need
>>> to stop for us because we can't hear them. But again, they should stop
>>> for everyone because no one can really hear them.
>>>
>>> The white cane laws are civil rights laws that basically say that blind
>>> people cannot be automatically held accountable for any injuries that
>>> occur to them based on the idea that they should know better than to be
>>> out in the world in the first place. Are we now saying that if the cane
>>> isn't white so people know we're blind, then any accidents that occur
>>> as a result are our fault? White cane laws require that blind people
>>> should be treated as anyone else whether injuries occur or not. The
>>> white cane laws also say that a blind person shall not be discriminated
>>> against as we travel in the world. Really and truly, the laws were
>>> meant to protect the person, not the cane itself.
>>>
>>> What I'm getting at is this. The white cane is currently a symbol by
>>> which the sighted recognize us by, and that symbol tells the sighted
>>> that they need to treat us a certain way. . Would things really change
>>> if we changed the colors of our canes? Or would attitudes have to
>>> change because now we're saying that it really isn't the responsibility
>>> of the sighted to look out for the blind specifically? What do you 
>>> think?
>>>
>>> Respectfully,
>>> Jedi
>>>
>>>
>>> Original message:
>>>> Greetings,  Knowing some of the lawyers that I do, they could 
>>>> definitely
>>>> make that argument stick in court.
>>>> I don't blame you if you want to paint your cane, but your question
>>>> should
>>>> definitely be considered carefully before you do it.
>>>> I do know someone who has a few support canes which happen to 
>>>> coordinate
>>>> with her outfits, but her white cane is definitely still white.
>>>
>>>> Have fun with your new one no matter what color it turns out to be.
>>>> Maryann Migliorelli
>>>
>>>
>>>
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