Tempted to get one just because I'm getting bored of people at work questioning why I'm seemingly not paying attention. Doesn't matter how many meetings I explain "I can't see what's being presented, and I can't read this tiny laptop screen" it still happens every bloody time.
Unfortunately, I have found in my area, m o st. people are ignorant about white canes. Period. I was at my mailbox the other day, and this one lady never slows down, but there is a gentleman that always puts on his breaks, moves over, and puts lots of space between us.
im partially sighted, and it was suggested that i get a symbol cane so people around me are aware of my eyesight. but im just worried that some folk wont care or know what it means, ive been hit by a car a few times, nothing serious but bumped a few times, one of the scariest experiences was when i did get bumped by a car the driver was furious at me name calling and everything, i tried explaining that im partially sighted but he didnt believe me because "if i was really partially sighted i wouldnt be out walking around", definitely put me off outdoors for a while after that. so i might pick one one.
I am in similar situation to you. What did you decide to do about a cane? I can decide to get symbol or long cane. I'm not convinced general people will see symbol cane and understand what it means.
Do people actually recognise someone has vision problems when they see these canes? My main problem is not getting about, but rather angey people when I accidentally bump into them or on when using public transport or needing to know whats on signs or prices. I dont know if i get a symbol cane or long one.
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Iv been looking all over regarding the symbol cane
Thank you explained very simply how to use 1
That i understood ❤
Thanks for this got my symbol cane this morning really helping
I recently started using a symbol cane and am finding it super useful!
That's great Joe, we know a lot of people find using a symbol cane very useful.
Tempted to get one just because I'm getting bored of people at work questioning why I'm seemingly not paying attention. Doesn't matter how many meetings I explain "I can't see what's being presented, and I can't read this tiny laptop screen" it still happens every bloody time.
Unfortunately, I have found in my area, m o st. people are ignorant about white canes. Period. I was at my mailbox the other day, and this one lady never slows down, but there is a gentleman that always puts on his breaks, moves over, and puts lots of space between us.
im partially sighted, and it was suggested that i get a symbol cane so people around me are aware of my eyesight. but im just worried that some folk wont care or know what it means, ive been hit by a car a few times, nothing serious but bumped a few times, one of the scariest experiences was when i did get bumped by a car the driver was furious at me name calling and everything, i tried explaining that im partially sighted but he didnt believe me because "if i was really partially sighted i wouldnt be out walking around", definitely put me off outdoors for a while after that. so i might pick one one.
I’m so sorry ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am in similar situation to you. What did you decide to do about a cane?
I can decide to get symbol or long cane. I'm not convinced general people will see symbol cane and understand what it means.
Loved it, I can't wait for more content!
Yay! Thank you!
I use a long cane.
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I use a mixture of the symbol cand and the long cane
Hi Amber, thanks for your comment. Yes, using a mixture of canes offers flexibility in different situations 👍
Do people actually recognise someone has vision problems when they see these canes?
My main problem is not getting about, but rather angey people when I accidentally bump into them or on when using public transport or needing to know whats on signs or prices.
I dont know if i get a symbol cane or long one.
Your symbol cane looks a lot shorter than mine also my ID cane has a pink tip!
I actually have a symbol cane myself
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I don’t think the “symbol cane” is a very good idea. Tell people if you need help.