We try on a pair of shoes before we buy them. We try on coats and jackets and pants. Why don't we get to try out canes?
this post was submitted on 17 Jun 2023
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I have had that chance, but that's more my state does blind services right.
Isn't there some political thing in the US where the NFB recommends longer canes than the ACB?
I don’t know, but I’ve realized there are regional differences.
I bought myself a long cane before I was even diagnosed Found it incredibly helpful in so many ways, I love its reach and feel like I’m holding a staff when I’m not moving. What I bought was was like collarbone height, and it’s perfect for me. I move fast when I can, and the cane lets me do that.
(ETA: I had the feeling “collarbone height” was inaccurate, so I just checked and my cane is actually a little over shoulder height. I think when I was doing my original research for the cane, collarbone was what I was advised, but I added a couple of inches.)
When I finally had O&M training, my instructor looked at my cane and seemed super hesitant, saying it was pretty long for me.But by the end of the session he said it was actually perfect for me. I do have to go slower than I used to, and he told me to slow down several times, which really did help me but doesn’t come naturally to me. But at least I don’t have to stoop and mosey with a long cane. Between my limited field of vision and the long cane I can get around really well most of the time.
Hahaha. The first time I used my cane somewhere, it was like parting the sea with a staff. I think O&M instructors would really prefer us to slow down.
Yeah, that's what I have been told, longer cane if you are faster, mine is about nose height.
I saw the post from the blind sub earlier, glad to see accessibility has at least basic functionality for you over here! Glad to hear you're doing well!
Yup, you can’t fork the other site, but if we had to fork this one to fix it, that’s always an option.
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