Hi Mr. Jean, I am following this thread from the beginning, One of the
best discussion I have seen here. Your comments can change the
thinking of a VI childs/adults' parents. The document which you are
planning to put will be of much help. Please go ahead with it. It will
be helpful for many.

Thanks with expectation,

On 9/27/11, payal <payal.thereside...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Jean,
>
> I've been following your mails on this topic very intently, but have not
> commented so far as most of my sentiments have  more or less been expressed
> by others. These have been clear, comprehensive and yes, very helpful. Being
> an adult having faced vision loss, mobility has been the biggest and most
> frustrating adjustment to make. Added to which I grapple with a partial
> hearing loss which makes many techniques to be used on the noisy, busy
> streets quite a challenge. Balance, audibility, following instructions and
> asking for public help is quite a daunting task.
>
> I think anything you could put up here would definitely help, not just us,
> but as you said, the families that are helping a young child with blindness,
> or an adult, the right step will be taken in the right way.
>
> Any tips for a person with more than one disability like me? I have, though,
> had some training a couple of years ago, but haven't really utilized my
> aquired skills to its fullest.
>
> Thanks again for the information.
>
> Payal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in
> [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Jean Parker
> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 10:29 PM
> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
> Subject: [AI] using a white cane
>
> 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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