[Nfbc-info] cane relief

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
No, this is not about pooper-scoopers for canes, hahahaha.  

At work, I have been receiving some occasional flack about how "aggressively" I use my cane, and how it is too long.  Last weekend, at the convention, I was relieved to hear some other people using obviously long canes in a manner similar to mine.  I think some people see our canes as identification of blindness rather than the toolfor getting around that they are.  In my case, besides being totally blind, I have extremely weak ankles and I fall easily.  Having the longer cane and using a wider arc protect me better.  I had to explain this to my boss and to some coworkers.  I was glad to notice, last weekend, that I am not so way-off after all.  
Thanks
Lauren
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