[nagdu] steps at the street

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

Thank you Julie. 
Anybody have a telescoping cane from Ambutek or NFB?


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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 3:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] steps at the street

Both, it's as big around as a quarter or a bit larger.  When collapsed 
it's 9 inches long.  I bought the longest length available and it's too 
short for me to use as a regular cane.   It's supposed to be 56 inches 
long, but I would guess that it's a bit shorter than that when I compare 
it to the 60 that I normally use.  It works nicely for the random and 
intermittent use that I need to check out something when I'm working 
Monty.  It also has a plastic tip, which would wear down quickly if you 
used it a lot outdoors.  I bought it from ILA.  I thought I paid $30 for 
it, but the web site says it's $40.  Here's the link:
http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MIN102



http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MIN102

On 10/26/2012 9:33 AM, Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
> Tiny telescopic cane?
> Is it tiny when it's extended or only tiny when it collapses. I'm looking to get a couple of these.
>
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> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 8:19 PM
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] steps at the street
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> Yes, I did think of checking it out with a cane.  I didn't happen to
> have one with me though.  I have a tiny telescopic one in my purse, but
> of course this would be one of those rare times when I wasn't carrying
> it. *smile*
>
> Julie
> On 10/25/2012 10:25 AM, Douglas Weil wrote:
>> If you don't have anyone to help you, you can use your cane to probe forward to check for another step or identify if your at the curb to cross the street. Then you'll have to remember the number of steps until you reach the curb. I think it's great that Monty checks each step and holds fast until you direct him forward. Don't forget about your cane just because your using a dog, they are both valuable tools for mobility. Hope this helps.
>>
>>    Doug
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Julie J.
>> Sent: 10/25/12 08:06 AM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] steps at the street
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>>    No, there is no one to help me learn this area. I also do not take the same route each time I go through this area. I could avoid it, but I don't like to do that unless it is absolutely necessary. The streets are quiet, old, narrow, brick residential streets, so walking faster across the street isn't a huge issue. I guess it's not a big deal to work each step as if it were the curb. It's just a bit stressful for me to not know when I'm entering the street at my first step into it. Checking with my foot for the next step doesn't work well because the steps are spaced further apart than is typical. There is no handrail. Julie _______________________________________________ nagdu mailing list nagdu at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/orgdi%40mail.com
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