Dear Jean,
please please come up with a word document so all of the white cane
users as well as the one who wish to use it can be benefited.
I don't think, attachment is permitted in this list and if so, please
provide a link or post it to those who needs it in their Personal Email
IDS.
You can write to me if you please in my personal ID that is,
[email protected]
Regards,
P. Balaraman.
On 9/27/2011 9:59 AM, Jean Parker wrote:
Dear All:
In reading the many postings about mobility, sighted guides and canes, it is
apparent that many people on this list have never had any formal training in
use of the white cane. I am thinking of those who have posted who have become
blind in adulthood or are from rural areas where blindness rehabilitation
training has not been available.
Of course there is no substitute for a structured program in rehab and
adjustment to blindness as would be received from a formal rehabilitation
center. But there are documents that clearly articulate how a white cane is
used and give detailed steps for learning, or improving cane technique.
There is one such document on the National Federation of the Blind's web site called
"The Care and Feeding of the White Cane." It is written for conditions that
would be found in developed countries but is very applicable to our conditions in India.
It is on their web site as a series of documents by topic. I do not think it is
downloadable as a whole document. However, if enough people would find it helpful I am
willing to piece it together in word and make it available as a printable document. I
could also make notations about variations in described techniques that would apply to
our conditions.
Again, this would not substitute for formal mobility training, but for people
who have lost their vision and just need to get on with life perhaps it would
be helpful. Even though I have been a cane traveler for many years I always
get something out of it every time I read it. As a printed document it would
also be available to reluctant family members and friends who really don't know
how blind people manage independent travel.
I would like to know if this document is something people would find of benefit?
Jean
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