How I Use My Cane - The Blind Life

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In this video I talk about and show how I use my cane. We also talk about different canes and how to pick a cane.
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@jonmikkelsen1227 2 года назад

Sam, you are so spot on with using a cane. I have had star guards since the age of 8. I was very vain in my younger years and did not want anybody to know that I was legally blind. Once I embraced using the cane to identify myself as not being able to see you, I may run into you, it changed my world! As you call your cane, moses, take it to Disneyland, no joke, you will part the seas. For those that are partially sighted, it is very hard to keep the smile off your face when moms are grabbing their 2-year-old out of your way as if you are going to crush them, LOL thanks sam!

@theblindlife 2 года назад

Lol thanks John, this comment totally made me smile! I completely agree with you on everything, especially being too proud and stubborn when younger. Also, what you said about the moms is grabbing kids, it’s so true, lol!

@ratherbfishing455 Год назад

Went to Lowe's to buy reflective tape. A couple of people asked what it was :(

@terryivey5374 4 года назад

I just received mine from NFB. Very light fiberglass , perfect for my height. I don't walk much, but went outside recently and it was very frightening to walk in yard. Couldn't see the ground....all green blur. Bushes blended. Now I think I feel safer and less likely to trip. A few steps more each time...getting stronger. My goal is to walk out in yard this spring ....by myself!

@theblindlife 4 года назад

That’s great to hear! Just take it slow and it gets easier a little at a time.

@CaylawithaC 6 лет назад

I used to have the standard white and red cane, and people didn’t seem to know what it was for. I got asked very frequently what it was or why I had it, because, you know, I don’t look blind. Now I have a hot pink one that I like a lot better because it’s more fashionable and I live by the motto look good feel good. And I haven’t really noticed a difference of how people interact with me with either cane.

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

That’s great! The more I think about it, the more I think maybe I would get a different color cane. Maybe take it out on those days that I just want to stand out and look cool!

@CaylawithaC 6 лет назад

The Blind Life I say go for it! I also think that the colored canes are beneficial to people who are reluctant about using a cane. They may be more likely to use a cane if it’s their favorite color. And that’s the important part, whatever will make them feel more comfortable using it

@Dodgerm1cbo 6 лет назад

The Blind Life hi, here in the UK all white cane is VI and red and white is for VI and Hearing impaired 😎

@gooeybrain4966 5 лет назад

A red and white cane is for deaf blind.

@Helena_882 Год назад

I love having colored canes, I have a blue one with a dekota disk for winter snow storms, a purple and white one and a white and pink one 😊

@jasmynpolitethebraillefana4179 2 года назад

I am visually impaired from glaucoma and my other eye conditions and I use a ambutech white cane around my college and surroundings. It is one of the best a long white canes I've ever had and I heard it's a really good quality. I've been using folding canes for a long time. I like it way better than the nfb long white cane.

@pyr54 4 года назад

Hello! I just got the no jab cane I saw in one of your videos today! My friend at work ordered it for me. My co workers (2nd family ) couldn't have been more supportive-. I can't believe I finally got a cane- I have denied needing one for far too long. I finally understand this cane is for my safety as well as others. I tried not to look like a person who has a vision problem, that is not fair to myself. Quite honestly its exhausting! I have very low vision in my remaing eye. I might have saved myself alot of pain and grief- and embarrassing moments -had I done this a long time ago. It is not fair to the people who don't know, they have no way of knowing that I can't see no more than a undefined human shape. I can silently tell them now. I owe a debt of gratitude to the you tubers who put themselves out there, and the knowledge of the people who comment. I probably wouldn't have gotten my cane had I not found these videos. Thank you 😁

@theblindlife 4 года назад

Well you have made the right choice and I think your life will be much more enjoyable now. Congratulations on the new cane!

@pyr54 4 года назад

Thank you! I know I need professional training wit it. It is not as easy as it looks. I get to my job an hour early, I take a bus and the 530a is far less crowded. I am getting the feel of my cane, taking some time to learn what concrete, asphalt, rocks and grass feel like. I am trying to hold and swing the cane properly and gather all this info at the same time. Its definitely something one should learn from a o and m person. No jab was the right decision, sidewalks are not completely flat and the tip catches that.

@theblindlife 4 года назад

Yes, you’re absolutely right. Proper training and lots of practice!

@jenniferdumas985 5 лет назад

Hi all! O&M instructor here. I can't emphasize enough that you get properly fitted and trained and on cane use. I have seen far too many people that buy canes on their own before training and end up with one that is too short. There is so much more to O&M training than just moving a cane. We teach individuals orientation knowing where you are in your environment. We also teach street crossings, GPS, using transit, self-advocacy and campus orientation. Every state has a department with certified instructors that teach O&M. If services are not available in your area, your state rehabilitation agency can guide you on where to obtain training.

@theblindlife 5 лет назад

Thanks Jennifer, great information and so very true!

@williamroyturney3012 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for your channel. It has been a blessing for me.

@JoeDFWAviation 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video. I was beginning to think I was the only “VIP” who still had navigation vision. I have similar vision issues to you. I don’t need my cane for navigation so much but I have issues judging curbs and uneven pavement. I also might be surprised by an obstacle that might trip me up. I just got a cane this past week so we’ll see how this goes...

@theblindlife 5 лет назад

Well if you’re like me, a cane will come in handy for those every now and then moments!

@pakaza 4 года назад

Thanks for explaining. Great video.

@misskimmmyyy 4 года назад

Newly vision impaired / legally blind. I have Purtchers Retinopathy due to pancreatitis.. i appreciate your videos thank you

@BLINDEXPLORERASIFMUHAMMAD 6 лет назад

very amazing video well done and I love listening to your video's as i am blind and i use a long white cane

@igh1040 Год назад

Excellent advice. Thank you very much

@aaronhowell5052 6 лет назад

Great video, thanks for sharing!!

@alyssairene2475 5 лет назад

I love this Sam! Keep going!! ⭐️⭐️

@theblindlife 5 лет назад

You too, I’ve been enjoying your videos! I’ve learned so much about putting on make up, LOL!

@juanfcodelacruz 4 года назад

Love the information, I need to show this video to my daughter, her vision is exactly like yours, she is 14 and refuses to use a cane. Invaluable info, thanks so much for the sharing it.

@theblindlife 4 года назад

That must be tough, I couldn’t imagine using a cane at 14. I would have been way too self-conscious! Hopefully she is a stronger person than I was at that age!

@exprophetofbaalsaved Год назад

Just Tuesday 17th January 2023 I started having orientation and mobility classes for using my white cane 1:1 , I am also visually impaired. Love your videos

@nenadnaumovski3093 5 лет назад

great video. I have the white cane. it sure helps. In most cases I don't use it like 90% of the time. I only use it in public or at places I never been before. its great. because I would notice folks would move on the other side when they see me. giving me a clear path to move on. lol. doing so gives me plenty of time to get things done in a much smoother way.

@maggiebonnet7695 5 лет назад

I agree with Cayla with a C. I had a white and red cane, and it was not recognized by others. I just ordered myself an all-white cane for identification only, and I got a navigation cane that has pink instead of red with a cork handle rather than the golf club one. I like the pink as it tends to be more of my style, and the handle is strictly preference. I am not a fan of the bulky golf club ones.

@robertlfosheecpa4692 6 лет назад

Thank you for this video. I'm considering using a cane for identification purposes. I have enough useful vision that I probably don't need it for "navigation" but it would make my life easier if I had some way for others to be able to readily be aware of my situation.

@mariamayub212 4 года назад

Really good information! I have been visually impaired for almost 9 years but never had a cane because of my living situation and no one will take me downtown to get the training. I finally got one on eBay and not sure exactly how to use it LOL I'm going to travel soon and thought it might help people see me but I don't have the smaller cane that you showed which might be better for me since I do have some sight. I learned a lot from this video thank you!

@Gamedaughter1 6 лет назад

I'm like you Sam, I have enough vision that I use my cane like a walking stick unless I need to check something and for identification purposes if I go somewhere new.

@allaboutmycats454 4 года назад

You can go to your local voc rehab and they here provide the cane and the instructor.

@bluetech7753 6 лет назад

Hi there Sam we have the same name I'm coming up on one year of using a white cane no formal training at least on Cane travel I've had General Mobility training not focused on Cane travel. I started off with just an ID cane I do use it the same way as you do fried edification and those steps and curbes however I have switched to just a regular full navigation cane for the reason is I didn't want to have to be stopping at every seam in the sidewalk or every time I text her changes just to probe and investigate I want to be able to do that seamlessly as I navigate and I feel that the regular full Mobility cane allows me to do that. One other thing I like to is the heavier durability which of course and IDK mean does not provide because they are a lot more flimsy. I have an issue that I seem to realize that I have is with depth perception.

@tezzat4771 5 лет назад

Thank you so much. I'm in the U.K and was only registered as partially sighted in June of this year. Am scared silly about the white cane - so, your video was great - thank you. I have been given one from the RNIB and am waiting training

@camelia9802 5 лет назад

I'm registered partially sighted as well and use a long white cane with a ball at one end.

@rossdavis9064 6 лет назад

awesome video.

@Helena_882 Год назад

I use a navigation cane because even though I can see most things in front of me, I have almost zero depth perception, so if there is a small dip in the road, or a curb I fall, I also have some blind spots starting and processing problems from a brain tumor. So like if there is alot going on I can't always recognize where something is or how close I am too it if that makes sense 😅

@jordanmahonytheblindworld8483 6 лет назад

I have a white cane with a red handle in my opinion I use it and I needed it good for me

@Dragonsfire1480 6 лет назад

My cane is purple where the red part usually is... Because CA law says it only has to be "mostly" white. My handle and marshmallow tip are pink like Casey's. No one makes a fuss about the color. I used to help teach a summer class for young VI kids, and one little boy wanted a Spiderman cane, so Drew webbing patterns and stuck stickers all over it, then sprayed each section with some heavy duty resin, and he LOVED IT!!! I see it this way, if a person can customize their wheelchair, and it works for them, why shouldn't I be able to customize my cane?

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

That’s awesome!

@stephensonmatthew7 5 лет назад

Connie Terry right you are. Mine is blue and white. :D

@BlindNeil 5 лет назад

excellent information on cane's .. I can't afford most of the tech you show... and i'm Canadian ( the conversion of money is insane) costs me $45 for a new cane up here .. I always carry my cane in public and use the concessions for the blind/ visually impaired , that my CNIB card gives me, when ever i can

@jeanetteisrandom 4 года назад

I've never heard of an identification cane before today, and that's exactly what I think I need.

@becca413b 4 месяца назад

In the UK the red white cane is often used by people who also have some hearing loss and the pure white can is usually used by people who only have vision loss.

@othinus 6 лет назад

Please review one of those 'Electronic' Canes. I couldn't get much information about it here on RU-vid. Thanks in advance!

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

I’ll see what I can do!

@othinus 6 лет назад

The Blind Life Thanks for replying my friend!

@melissagordon7077 3 года назад

Thank you! I’m slowly losing my sight due to macular degeneration. I’m really scared of the day I am going to need a cane. I do not know how much vision I will be left with. But this helps and I will be saving this video.

@theblindlife 3 года назад

Everyone is hesitant to use the cane at first. However, you quickly realize that the benefits definitely outweigh the negatives.

@dangolguitartech Год назад

Hello, Melissa… If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion, I would say, go ahead and get a cane and start learning now. I lost my sight over a few years and gradually working into it made it much easier of a transition when the time came. Best of luck, and be safe out there!

@blacksheepgirl 5 лет назад

white folding cane or long white canes are for blind. :) Also deaf blind use them. :D You put it out in front of you and tap it. :) or sometimes you can use the pencil grip. :)

@shagoesfar 5 лет назад

Hey buddy, I’m actually thinking of getting one, I’ll let you know how it goes if I do

@mick7909 5 лет назад

Its a bit old now here in the UK .. it used to be red and white stripes for deaf and blind but now all of them seem to have a red section at some point even mid or bottom to increase visibility at night

@ViYikem 6 лет назад

i use my cane for the same thing... and when i am traveling at night.. but my cane is Orange.. Also.. im loving the shirts.. already have 2.. got a couple more on my wish list. waiting for the piggy bank to fill up.. thank you!

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

Awesome, thank you very much!

@rosalinfeit5392 5 лет назад

Hi sam I am rosalind feit fr nova scotia I still have the heavy cane I have usher syndrome myself I use my cane to because my balnace so now I have a new cane is aluminum graphite cane with red rolling ball tips I.love it so just wonder what the different between the higher mileage white rolling ball tips and the red rolling ball tips but red rolling ball tips is lighter but I just wonder if the high mileage white rolling ball tips is heavy to.use so I use my red rolling ball tips and is lightweight too for my aluminum graphite cane too just wonder I needed your adivce tks have a great day

@blindnessisaspectrum6237 4 года назад

On one of your later discussions you used an all black cane. You may want to update this video and add why you changed your thoughts on colored canes.

@HalfBlindGamer 6 лет назад

As far as I know, there is no actual standard on canes. White is definitely the most common and best recognized signal for a visual impairment, though there are some countries where yellow is the standard. This also holds true for the red parts. Some area's seem to have some meanings tied to the amount and placement of red parts... but again, no international standards. Over here it's typical to see one or two small red bands on the cane, but there is no standard on what they actually mean. The most important thing when it comes down to aesthetics, is that you can be recognized as having a visual impairment. In that sense, having a cane be mostly white works best for most people. Also, traffics laws over here explicitly state that someone with a white cane, with one or more red rings, ALWAYS has right of way. Ignoring a blind person who signals with his/her cane he/she wants to cross can lead to a rather hefty fine, even if they are not crossing at an actual crossover. This also goes for all other occupants in traffics, such as bicycles... the true threat of this country, lol.

@gracedabbieri6608 3 года назад

Awesome, love your cane choices. I did have one question, Ambutech or revolution. I personally prefer a revolution canes, but I’ve been having a problem lately. I outgrew mine, ordered the right size, and I’ve been waiting for over a month now. Do you know how long they take to come in? Also, I had a great sure idea. You should have two new shirts in the rotation of shirts. One that says proud to be blind, and another that says proud to use a cane. The phrases could be written in print and braille on the shirt.

@theblindlife 3 года назад

Thank you! I’m afraid I don’t know how long it takes to get the cane. Perhaps the delay is due to the virus. Those are great ideas for shirts, thank you. I actually do have a blind and proud design but still have not turned it into a T-shirt yet. Will do that soon.

@leighroach4476 5 лет назад

I use a regular cane that I bought from Walmart so I use it for now

@BG-gz7gt 6 лет назад

In the UK totally white canes are standard = white with a red section denotes an additional hearing loss. I added a couple of charms to the loop on my cane so I don't use my husbands by mistake.

@camelia9802 5 лет назад

For two years my long white cane sat in the cupboard but after tripping up on uneven pavement ten days ago, I now use my cane whenever I go out - so usefull

@percyfelts8219 10 месяцев назад

I have a pink cane because I have CVI (cortical vision impairment) and bright colors are easier for me to see, but I primarily use my cane for navigation, not identification. But people have still recognised my cane for what it is. Also it's two red stripes to indicated deafblindness or both vision and hearing impaired. (I'm deafblind and have the stripes on my cane although I have no idea if anyone has noticed that yet.

@cristobalavendano9825 4 года назад

Love the video really helpfull for cane bigginers like me, could you tell me the model of your identification white cane or give me a link on amazon or somewhere i can buy it. Thanks a lot

@theblindlife 4 года назад

It’s an NFBcane. They have a store on their website where they sell canes. You can also give them a call to get some help.

@codywilliams3500 Год назад

I'm curious....are these all blind canes same price or....difference? Anyway, that was a great video. Thanks

@davecharlesspencer 6 лет назад

Here in the UK you do cane training before getting a Guide Dog - ours are just white with a a roller ball (well that’s what I use) Was interested in some of the Blind Life merchandise but it doesn’t seem available for delivery to the UK?

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

Yes, it’s the same here in the states. You have to complete an extensive session of mobility training with the cane before you can get your guide dog. I apologize for the lack of international shipping on the T-shirts. I wasn’t aware of that when I started the process of selling through Amazon. I’m hoping they will offer that in the future or I’ll have to start looking at other options.

@isadoracarneiro5971 3 года назад

Here in Brazil, since it doesn't snow, the white and red cane is for visually and hearing impairing. And green cane for low vision.

@theblindlife 3 года назад

Thank you for the information!

@lisagiles9242 3 года назад

Hi Sam I've been watching this video and you mention on the bottom of the chain I am hearing impaired and Visually Impaired and I heard that to the red line meant hearing impaired that is why I bought a chain with a red line. What do you think of the rolling ball tip, that's what I use and I like it. Thank you Sam

@theblindlife 3 года назад

Here in the US, a cane with a red section tends to be pretty common and doesn’t necessarily mean hearing impairment. In most countries though, a cane with multiple read sections means hearing impairment. The rolling ball is great, especially on uneven ground

@LegallyBlindGeek 4 года назад

A different color blind person's cane sounds cool, color cordination with hat, shoes or belt. While visiting a neighbor I noticed different colored flashing lights at ground level. Come to find out,, they were different colored LED lights embedded in a kids shoes. That as it happened was running around the yard. Maybe embedding lED lights in the tip of the blind person's cane would be a good idea. Flashing / blinking tips on the blind preson's cane. :) Your thoughts, sillu or ben there done that?

@untamedkitten1 5 лет назад

I am like you with my vision for now. I have Eales Disease and will go toatally blind at some point. Where I live there is so mobility or independant living training at all. There is nothing at all. So my wuestion is, are there any good tutorials on youtube you have come across for things like this> I really mean there is NOTHING at all for the Blind or VI. So I am on my own in this reguard, well that and Eales Disease is so rare and unknown that I am on my own there too. Anyinformation would be so helpful. Thanks for the great videos!

@theblindlife 5 лет назад

I have seen videos from other RU-vid or‘s on how to use the white cane for mobility. I also have several videos on independent living. Tips and tricks for doing things in your house, cooking, cleaning, etc.

@lizfarber1291 4 года назад

Sam....have you done a tutorial on the WeWalk cane?

@theblindlife 4 года назад

Not yet but it is coming soon!

@crazyblindguy 8 месяцев назад

The no jab long cane is the best long white cane in the world and I use a metal glide tip and I am going to be making my own cane tip soon

@Phoenix411th 3 года назад

Do you know if there is a cane with AIR FORCE ABU paternal or air force Blue

@KristineMendoza13 4 года назад

Hi SAM, I started using a cane. But somehow I still get self-conscious. Is there anyway to get over this?

@solinashowdown9983 6 лет назад

Sam when are you making a video of the nu eyes glases?

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

I’m hoping to have that out this Monday.

@solinashowdown9983 6 лет назад

Thats great

@coolpix807 Год назад

How do you walk a straight line without drifting to the side? This my problem, walking down a road and getting to the other end without drifting into the road.

@muleman1701 6 лет назад

I have two telescopic canes that I recently bought off Amazon. One is Ambutech and built tougher than my first cane from ILA (Independent Living Aids). The ILA one does not have the red segment but the Ambutech one does. They are a little troublesome to collapse but are easy to deploy. I have been self teaching at home with the side to side/tap method as that is what I have heard is the "standard". Now that I know how you use your cane, that is the same reason I have mine, I feel better about using it. Knowing I do not have to have it out in front all the time. Also, why did you not show the telescopic canes in this video? I have also ordered 2 shirts. I can't wait for them to come in.

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

I actually recorded this video twice before and for one reason or another wasn’t able to use it. In one of the previous versions I talked about my telescopic cane but it didn’t make the cut in the final video. I actually broke my telescopic cane while I was collapsing at once. Either I close that with too much force or it got bent and snapped.

@muleman1701 6 лет назад

Sam, I a sorry to hear that your telescopic cane got damaged. They can be a hassle to collapse but I just let it do what it does, I let it collapse how it wants to instead of forcing it. I know one day I might be in a hurry and accidentally force it but those things happen. On the upside, if you get the exact same cane you now have replacement tips for it.

@dancingpianofairy Год назад

Heads up, "hearing impaired" is a slur in Deaf/hard of hearing community. Anyway, what I've heard is it needs to be alternating white a red for DeafBlind, not just one section of red. But of course the two DeafBlind folks I know are dog users. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@jessandlydiatrask2046 4 года назад

You Nfb.com I believe you meant Nfb .org . If used a mix for both the standard whit cane and the Id canes. Also the full white cane is the Nfb gives away.

@theblindlife 4 года назад

Thank you

@loukieprinsloo3530 2 года назад

My cane vibrates when I get close to things, but I want the one with gps. 😄

@hollyridgley734 3 года назад

What do you think of the NFB free canes?

@theblindlife 3 года назад

I’m sure they are not the highest quality of canes but I think it’s a great program, especially for those who can’t afford to get their own cane.

@carolynwilken8016 6 лет назад

Great segment. I’ve been really disappointed about how many people don’t know what a white cane signifies. I’m working on a brief presentation to share with the elementary school children at the school in my neighborhood. Any suggestions from anyone appreciated!

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

I’ve actually done a few presentations for elementary schools talking about vision impairment. I always take a cane and talk about how people use the cane differently for different levels of vision loss. We talk about how if someone has a guide dog, you’re not supposed to Pat the guy dog while they’re wearing their harness. Harness on equals the guy dog is working and shouldn’t be touched. Harness off equals that it’s safe to pet the dog and play with it as long as the owner gives permission. We also talk about how blind people are just like everyone else and how they shouldn’t think of them as scary or strange. Also if they want to ask them how they became blind that that’s totally OK. How most blind people are happy to talk about that. I love doing those presentations, the little kids are so cute and love to learn about it!

@jordanmahonytheblindworld8483 6 лет назад

The Blind Life hey Sam you're awesome man keep up the good work with the blind night

@BG-gz7gt 6 лет назад

Could you possibly add a little piece about giving directions and acting as a sighted guide too? The children at one of our local schools do a class like this and have a great time. They all got to take home a card with their names in braille letters last time too - so proud of themselves.

@gegogj 5 лет назад

Hi Sam, what's your opinion about telescopic cane? I'm thinking have one but ...

@theblindlife 5 лет назад

Are used to have one but it broke. I really liked the idea of the telescopic cane but they all suffer from the same flaw. They collapsed way to easily while you’re walking. In fact once while I was closing it, it broke.

@MM-yh2mi 5 лет назад

Agree with Sam. It collapses while using it. Do not like it.

@kaylapainter2630 2 года назад

I use the white cane for navigation because I have no vision at all.

@bobcharlie2337 2 года назад

Ha. I have a black cane. It's so cool. I decided to change the color for safety reasons. When I live, divers are strange. And people don't have a lot of respect for the visually impaired. I wanted a cane that wasn't so noticeable to the people around me while still being functional. I haven't used my canes for a long time. But I know I really need to.

@hunterwilliams279 Год назад

I want a black graphite cane with dragons gold dragons going down it. Anybody know where they sell those? Or a cane with a flashlight a good flashlight in the end built into it I was thinking that would be the most youseful for somebody has RP Like me.

@darylpartrick6440 6 лет назад

Awesome video! One question tho ... How long should your cane be? I'm 6' 4" I wanna make sure it isn't to short or for that matter to long. Thanks+

@BG-gz7gt 6 лет назад

I was told that it should come to just under your armpit but it might be an idea to talk to your local visual impairment people or the cane supplier for advice. Things like your walking speed and reaction times can make a difference.

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

Yes, that’s exactly right. Just under the armpit is a good gauge for the link. But as BG said, if you’re a fast walker you may want it a little longer or vice versa. Armpit or collarbone is a good starting point though.

@MM-yh2mi 5 лет назад

Depending on how fast you walk, you can get it as tall as you are. The longer the cane, the more information you receive before you hit it. Three steps is a good guide. If you put a cane out in front of you with the tip touching a wall and walk towards the wall at a typical pace, you should be able to take three steps before you hit the wall. If it’s too short, you could step off a curb, hit a wall or something because you don’t have enough time to react.

@nualarobinson241 2 года назад

Hi Sam in the uk a cane with red is for blind with hearing loss a white cane I only for the blind

@theblindlife 2 года назад

Yes, thank you! I made a video last year where I talk about the history of the white cane and where it came from. In that video I talk about what the different colorations and markings mean and different parts of the world.

@hunterwilliams279 Год назад

I have R.P. I understand what you are going through Brother. They don't understand.

@charlieslife2726 4 года назад

Im trying to get a cane because my old one broke and because of the corona virus all the shops are closed do you have any suggestions on to where to get good qualty canes

@theblindlife 4 года назад

You may be able to get one from Amazon.

@danielledewitt1 4 года назад

Nora Brownlee Order it from RNIB.

@cprcomputer7688 4 года назад

What's Your vision, Sam?

@lighthealerca 2 года назад

I WANT TO THANK YOU SO MUCH I FOUND OUT SO MUCH,SOON I MAY BE TOTALLY BLIND,YOU LET ME KNOW SO MUCH NO ONE ELSE WAS WILLING TO SHARE,I WAS IN ACCIDENT ANYONE A OLDER FAN FROM CANADA, IAM NOT AFRAID SORRY IF THERE SPELLING MISTAKE, TAKEN ME A HOUR TO WRITE YOU,BLESS YOU

@patrickolson7390 6 лет назад

One struggle I’ve had with folding canes is the string was too tight when I receive them. Also, the string breaks & I don’t know how to fix it.

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

You’re right, that can be annoying. I recently threw a cane away at work because the string broke and there was no way for me to fix it. Very frustrating.

@schoen208 5 лет назад

I know on the identification style canes, or at least mine, there is only one string versus two strings on bigger folding canes. On this style cane you have to pull each segment way apart and then fold it, if you don’t the string will definitely be too tight. Not sure if that’s the issue on yours but it definitely is on mine. Sam, I am an RP guy and just today found your channel. Man very cool bud, love it! I am going to buy some of your shirts, though first I am going to try and figure out how to message you with a question.

@leahlucken6855 4 года назад

You mentioned fast food restaurants. I have found these to be the most impolite! They do not want to answer questions. They just point, or say there's the menu.

@theblindlife 4 года назад

Yes, sometimes you get someone who is having a bad day or just doesn’t care to help anyone.

@blacksheepgirl 5 лет назад

but the purpose is for putting it out in front of you or putting it directly in front of you like a pencil grip type. If you use it like a walking stick you will miss things. :O

@diannasimms 4 года назад

I got a folding cane

@the_duke_is_luke 5 лет назад

I'm legally blind, (20/200 vision acuity,) and will be traveling to Europe, (specifically Croatia,) net summer with a college Christian ministry. I currently use a white folding cane with red. However, I was unaware that totally white meant additional hearing los, which I do have. In short, my question is this: what version of cane will I need to have with me, and are there any different laws/cane techniques I'll need to be somewhat comfortable with using? If anyone is watching from Southern Europe, any input would be of great value to me!

@theblindlife 5 лет назад

That’s great Lucas! It seems that here in the states there isn’t any hard or fast rule about the color combination. Most people don’t realize that a red stripe or even multiple red stripes means anything different. I think that isn’t the case in Europe though, they seem to be more educated but I’m sure whatever you take will be fine. Maybe someone in the comments here can get more advice than that. Either way, have a great trip!

@blacksheepgirl 5 лет назад

wow i never heard that before i went to a special school with a girl who was deaf blind and from my memory she used regular cane white / red.

@kelleytrapasso6712 6 лет назад

At what stage of your vision loss journey did you start using the cane? I’m vi from rp can’t drive but haven’t used a cane yet.

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

It’s actually only been within the last two years that I’ve started using the cane. I owe a lot of it to the amazing inspiring people that I work with as well as Casey from the RU-vid channel how Casey sees it.

@JoeDFWAviation 5 лет назад

My cane is white with red on top and red on bottom. I read that red on top means hearing impaired, which I am.

@hunterwilliams279 Год назад

I'm just now thinking about a cane. I still feel embarrassed. Not sure why. Somedays I just sit on the side of my bed and cry.

@blacksheepgirl 5 лет назад

Theyre' not called vision canes they are called white folding or long white canes. :O

@sageandcandle 6 лет назад

In the UK the red signifies deaf blind

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

Awesome, thanks for the info!

@loylaizer1668 4 года назад

PATCO please come here for more study.add your knowldge here. Stella mamuya is here also.

@solinashowdown9983 6 лет назад

Atleast in Europe hearing impearment is indicated by alteration of red and white stripes on a cane.

@Markitous 6 лет назад

That's true. Here in Spain, ONCE, the national organization for the blind, is selling new Ambutech canes with 2 red segments to indicate that. Unfortunately, most people don't know its meaning.

@theblindlife 6 лет назад

That’s very interesting, thanks for the information.

@lighthealerca Год назад

I CANT BUY YOUR PRODUCTS OFF AMAZON 😩 IAM IN CANADA

@theblindlife Год назад

I also sell on the spring website, and I think they shipped to Canada. You can find a link in my video descriptions, or on my website.

@luciabell1028 3 года назад

My husband’s cane had red reflective tape at bottom so it’s visible at night.

@inekogary8870 3 года назад

Yes you can get a cane from THE National Federation Of The Blind. The only cane that is free is the straight cane. The folding cane and a telescopic cane you have to pay for. But if you want a free cane it’s only free if you get a straight cane.

@VSXGMODZ 4 года назад

Red and white cane To show you have low hearing and vision in the uk

@shaylamccartneyorshay4509 5 лет назад

How much can you see?

@theblindlife 4 года назад

I have no central vision and less than stellar peripheral. My visual acuity is 20/400 in my good eye and 20/800 in my bad I.

@shaylamccartneyorshay4509 4 года назад

The Blind Life ok wow

@PheonixStarsx 4 года назад

How can you go to the bathroom by yourself ?

@theblindlife 4 года назад

I personally still have some usable vision

@Positivekitten 10 месяцев назад

WTF??? what makes you think someone who is blind can’t go to the bathroom by themselves? You don’t have to see you to take care of your personal hygiene. Good effing grief!

@danielledewitt1 4 года назад

Noooo they added the red onto long canes to let people know the visually impaired person is also hearing impaired too.

@Positivekitten 10 месяцев назад

Not in North America.

@danielledewitt1 10 месяцев назад

@@Positivekitten They did here in the uk.

@gooeybrain4966 5 лет назад

Red is deaf blind.byou never seen to blind school

@Positivekitten 10 месяцев назад

It depends on where in the world you are.

@camelia9802 5 лет назад

Too much yakking about his darn shirts

@theblindlife 5 лет назад

LOL, out of the 12 minute video I spent less than one minute talking about shirts! I should also mention that I make 8 to 9 videos a month and maybe mention my shirts and one or two up. I’d say that’s not too much about shirts! I could do it more if you’d like.

@camelia9802 5 лет назад

@@theblindlife - very good old chap!! Yes, maybe I exaggerated a little :-)