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From: Jennifer.Switzer@f101.n305.z1.fidonet.org (Jennifer Switzer)
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Subject: Re: A New Cane
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Date: 10 Feb 90 13:51:58 GMT
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Hello Vixen,
You and I agree completely about the assets and downfalls of both types 
of canes.  Have you considered using both?  Or possibly a telescopic cane 
available from NFB, I do believe.  If not NFB then its AFB.  I get mixed 
up sometimes.  I am glad that your experience with NFB was a positive 
one. Mine was not.  I feel that some of their philosophies were too 
ratical shall we say.  Don't get me wrong, i believe in independence and 
not being ashamed of your impairment, but I think education and awareness 
are more affective.  Not to say that there are not situations where 
ratical means are the only ones that work. But it is MY OPINION that 
these are the exceptions to the rule.  
  I guess what it all boils down to, is what works best for a particular 
individual in a given situation.  
  My problem with a straight cane is that I am always trying someplace to 
put it, too.  I don't agree that everyone else should watch out for it, 
wouldn't it be a wonderful world if it was possible.  I am usually the 
one that "watches out" for other people.  What I mean by that, is that if 
I just stood around waiting for people to watch out for me, i would have 
along wait,   Gota go.
Jennifer

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