[nagdu] portable canes was my adventure without my cane

Thu Oct 13 14:30:59 UTC 2011

I was wondering if anyone has tried out the new NFB telescopic canes?  I 
heard they are thinner and lighter weight than the old model telescopic 
canes, but then someone else said they are so close to the same to make 
no difference.

I was thinking of buying one.  I have only one portable cane and it is 
very old.  It's probably time for a new one. I'm starting, very 
tentatively, to walk again.  I haven't exactly figured out the best way 
to keep my balance, have occasional weight bearing help and know what is 
ahead so I don't run into things.  I think Monty can do all of that in 
the beginning when I am moving at turtle pace, but beyond that I'm not 
sure.  I may need to have him provide the mobility assistance and use a 
cane for navigation.  Or I may need a support cane and have him guide.  
I don't think I'll figure it all out until I try out different options. 
*smile*

Anyway I want the thinnest, lightest white cane possible that uses a 
metal tip.  Any and all suggestions are welcome!

TIA
Julie
On 10/13/2011 8:04 AM, Peggy wrote:
> I need to get a couple telescopic ones ... one to keep in my bag and 
> one by the door, I hate those canes for long use but for quick and 
> portable they're great!!  Unless anyone else out there has suggestions 
> on what's better for quick and portable!
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 7:19 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> Thank you for this.
> Why not just keep an unfolded cane by the door? That's what I do
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Peggy
> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:26 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> Well when a cane was all I used that is where I kept mine and then it was
> easy to grab and go, but now I use folding canes because then I 
> usually have
> a dog and a cane with me wherever I go and a folding cane isn't quite so
> easy to just grab and go, really should buy a straight white one again to
> keep by my door ... that's what I meant by inconvienant.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:54 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> Peggy,
> How is it inconvient to grab a cane? Just keep it by the door and 
> that's all
> that neeed happen.
> Can you explain?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Peggy
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:40 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> I guess I understand in certain situations that a dog nor a cane are 
> usable
> but if you can use them then use them.  I too can check the mail 
> without my
> cane but sometimes take it especially in the wintertime.  I understand 
> that
> it's inconvient at times to grab your dog or your cane for little outings
> but I'd rather have my blind tools with me than kill myself tripping over
> something that someone has left where I'm not expecting it to be.  And 
> at SE
> you can choose to use your cane or not use your cane, I chose to use mine
> between dogs.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:18 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> Is it me, or do other people find this troubling?
> I ask because it is very rare that I don't use my cane. I don't use it 
> when
> I go flying or gliding.  I didn't use it when I marched and I don't 
> use when
> I dance or swim.
> With flying and marching, I have my cane until right before we start, 
> then
> give it to someone I trust and go do my thing.
> I don't need to run into the trash can somebody has left out or the bike
> somebody forgot to put away when my cane will in theory find that stuff
> before I do.
> I don't need to prove that I can do things without the cane, in the 
> examples
> above, it's just practical to not have it
> I guess I don't understand the mindset of "look at me, ma, no hands!" 
> when
> the prudent thing to do in this situation is use the cane.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Chantel Cuddemi
> Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 2:11 PM
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> Subject: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> HI all,
>
> Some
>
> of you know about this off list already but I thought I'd share this 
> anyway.
>
>
> Since we've been talking about not using your cane once you're at 
> guide dog
> school, I decided to try something yesterday that I had tried to do once
> earlier this week.
>
> I was able to bring the mail in without using my cane. I had to hug 
> the edge
> of the grass and make sure to stay on the right side of the driveway 
> and I
> used my ears to follow the sounds of the cars driving by to make sure 
> I was
> heading in the right direction.
>
> I am so very proud of myself. I didn't think I'd be able to go get the 
> mail
> without my cane but I did.
>
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