Yes, Jean, please.
-----Original Message----- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Balaram Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:46 AM To: Jean Parker; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] using a white cane 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, chess.bala...@gmail.com 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 > > Register for AccessIndia convention 2011(November 12-13) at: > http://www.accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > Register for AccessIndia convention 2011(November 12-13) at: http://www.accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Register for AccessIndia convention 2011(November 12-13) at: http://www.accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
