[nagdu] Why, or why not?

[melissa R green]

I am not good with a cane either.  But I do carry a cane with me.  I have been advised to use a cane with my dog.  This is because I can find stuff with my cane.  If pj is not going forward, I can use my cane to find out why than feeling with my feet.  Which could cause me to fall or break my ankle.  

Have a blessed day.
Best regards,
Melissa R Green and Pj
Love is being committed with out a guarantee.


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Dyer via nagdu
Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 1:37 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Shannon Dyer
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Why, or why not?

Um, wow! I don’t have a lot of words for this response, other than it was overly harsh and judgmental.

People can choose to use canes or dogs, and it does not reflect on their competency as independent travelers. I, personally, do not do as well with a cane, but that doesn’t mean no one else does, and it certainly doesn’t mean I’m a better traveler than someone who uses a cane.

Shannon and the Acelet
> On Jun 20, 2015, at 2:55 PM, S L Johnson via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> You could surely get around much better with a dog.  A cane is a far 
> inferior method of travel.  If you want to keep tapping along instead 
> of walking freely and confidently with a dog, then, I guess you will 
> remain a low less independent traveler.  If you are happy with a 
> stupid stick that can't do anything, then get off the guide dog list !!!!!!!
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roanna Bacchus via nagdu
> Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 11:29 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Cc: Roanna Bacchus
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Why, or why not?
> 
> I think I could do a lot more with my cane.  My cane helps me to get 
> around my college campus safely and efficiently.
> 
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