[nagdu] walking with a cane

[David Baker]

Tripping others has been an issue for me in crowded places and I have learned to
withdraw the cane quickly when I can and stop immediately.  Unfortunately, it is
the old, the obese and less abled who get nailed if you're not very careful in
crowds.  Cross traffic in aisles at markets have been the most problematic for
me.  Short steps and using the cane close in helps.

Enraged spouses and relatives of those dropped by the cane are difficult to deal
with sometimes.  Worse, is the helpless feeling of remorse for having caused the
trip or fall.  Guide dogs must help avoid that issue.  Luckily I haven't dropped
someone in a couple of years.  Perhaps more extensive cane training would have
helped me handle the problem earlier on.

David

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Albert J Rizzi
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:20 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] walking with a cane

For what it is worth what with me being only 4 years old in this blind life, I
feel more security and am more assured with my gate when walking with my guide.
I am always conscious of others not seeing the cane, which does happen, and so I
am not as out there with it as I should be. partly do to the concern of having
it stepped on and compromised, and also not wanting to trip others up. Still
learning to find a balance with that one.

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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 12:14 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] walking with a cane

The other night I left my dog at home, and decided that I would take my cane.
this is interesting for me, because I step differently with a cane, I felt as if
my feet were on pavement with no shoes at all.
Also I have an over rite tendency.
I didn't feel as light on my feet as I do walking with a dog.
do any of you havr the same kind of feelings?
Or are you so good at it you can walk freely.
Just my thoughts.
Wanted to share.

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