[nabs-l] Questions regarding transition to cane use

[justin williams]

That is a personal choice; no explanation needed.  Well, not unless you want
too.  Just get some cane instruction and orientation from your state
center.  
Good luck, and happy caning. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miso Kwak
Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 10:00 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Questions regarding transition to cane use

I strongly agree with Sophie's point.
I do not think you would have to necessarily notify your school's
disabilities office about your transition to cane because it would not be a
big change for your classes or accessing facilities on the campus.
If you are a client of your state department of rehab, yiou probably can ask
them to provide you with an orientation and mobility instructor, so that you
can learn proper techniques for using the white cane.
Also, you might want to consider NFB training centers in a long run.
Best wishes
Miso

-----Original Message-----
From: Sophie Trist <sweetpeareader at gmail.com>
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Mon, Sep 2, 2013 6:49 pm
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Questions regarding transition to cane use

Ashley, if you're steadily losing your vision, familiarizing yourself with
the use of a cane will be very helpful. It will make things less difficult
for you when you no longer have enough vision to drive, and it will make it
easier for you to navigate campus without having to depend on tiny signs you
can't read.
However, if you decide to begin learning cane use, I believe it is important
to have an O&M (orientation and mobility) teacher help you learn proper
techniques. I wish you the best of luck.

Yours sincerely,
Sophie

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Ashley Allen <abunchoflettersandnumbers at gmail.com
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 20:36:31 -0500
Subject: [nabs-l] Questions regarding transition to cane use

Hi all!

Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Ashley. I am new to this
group and am a  university student this year after transferring from
community college. I have nystagmus and have severe strabismic amblyopia. I
still have a decent amount of usable vision, but it is steadily getting
worse. I am legally blind in my left, and nearing so in my right.
My
opthamologist has brought up the possibility of cane usage recently as I am
steadily losing my usable vision. I am currently still able to drive, with
restrictions, and commute to campus. He's suggested this so that I may
familiarize myself with cane use and to identify myself while on campus...I
tend to get very lost as I have trouble seeing the tiny signs...

Does anyone have any thoughts? Is this appropriate as I can still drive?
What are peoples thoughts on transitioning to cane use mid semester?

I havent brought it up with my disability services on campus yet, as I want
to visit the state resources first, but any thoughts would be appreciated.

Ashley
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