[nagdu] Cane Technique

[Jennifer Perdue]

Is there a white cane users mailing list as I probably won't get another dog for a while.

Jenny
On Apr 14, 2012, at 7:07 PM, Lea williams wrote:

> I use an ID cane and it is lite weight and folds up. I also have a
> roler tip on it. The ID cane is like the NFB canes.
> 
> On 4/14/12, Jennifer Perdue <jlperdue3 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Not sure what you mean by the grip explination.  I've never held a cane that
>> way.
>> 
>> How do I learn more about that?
>> 
>> Jenny
>> On Apr 14, 2012, at 12:33 PM, Mark J. Cadigan wrote:
>> 
>>> Jenny
>>> 
>>> 
>>> It's a trade off. The types of canes you can put a roller ball tip on are
>>> substantially heavier than the NFB cane, and require far more effort to
>>> use than doing two point touch with a NFB style cane.   Barring some
>>> reason to the contrary, your wrists should get stronger in time.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The NFB canes are so light, that it should not be an issue.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Another thing, the grip with a NFB cane is different than with other
>>> types. You sort of hold it in an open hand with your palm facing up. Kind
>>> of hard to explain.
>>> 
>>> 
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