[nfb-talk] walkers?

[David Andrews]

You might also want to ask on our list called Blind Rollers, 
primarily wheelchair users, but I think there are people with walker 
experience.  To subscribe go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blind-rollers_nfbnet.org

Dave

At 06:07 PM 12/22/2011, you wrote:
>I have unfortunately lost quite a bit of balance due to a stress 
>fracture and possibly other things, and when I was at physical 
>therapy today my therapist showed me and recommended I get a ruling 
>walker.  I'm considering it for around the house and longer 
>distances possibly, but I am wondering if I could really use one in 
>an unfamiliar environment.  Clearly using a cane with one would be 
>out of the question because of holding on to the walker with both 
>hands, but is there a way of doing sighted guide or something with 
>one of them?  I suppose someone else could put their hand on the 
>handle with me and guide me that way.  Does anyone have any 
>experience wit using a walker?
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