[nagdu] Cane Technique

[Jennifer Perdue]

Thanks,

I'm a little nervous about signing up for those two lists because I don't want to be inundated with tons of traffic.

Anyway, my state NFB list is going to help me with it.

Thanks again.

Jenny
On Apr 15, 2012, at 8:36 AM, David Andrews wrote:

> I am not aware of a "white cane" list as such.  This topic comes up on some of our lists, from time to time, as it has here.  For the nfbnet.org lists, blind talk, and nfb-talk, are probably most appropriate.  Most people there will be supporters of long, straight nfb-style canes.  Most of us are not in favor of roller tips, so if you want advice on them, this may not be your best source.
> 
> Dave
> 
> At 07:11 PM 4/14/2012, you wrote:
>> 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 light 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 explanation.  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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