Today, by happy coincidence, I met Cheri. Lyle and I had
walked down to the reception area at our condo and there was Cheri, standing
there with her white cane. To my chagrin, I was just holding Lyle’s arm and
didn’t have my cane with me, but I introduced myself anyway.
It’s always good to talk with someone else who uses a white
cane and to share experiences. I liked talking with Cheri. She and her cane
appeared to have had many travel experiences. She told me of the one time that
her cane had broken when it went through security scanning at the airport. Later
at a restaurant when the staff there noticed her broken cane, they tried to
help her out. A waiter took a menu, and
rolled it and taped it tightly around the broken cane. This make-do splint worked for the rest of
her trip. We agreed that it was wise to carry an extra cane when we travel.
I’ve never lost or broken my cane when I’ve been away, but I do carry a spare.
Cheri and I also talked about meeting people who were not
sure what they should do or how to react when they meet a white cane user. She
told me about the one time someone had even picked up the roller tip at the end
of her cane and proceeded to lead her that way. We agreed that most people mean
well but education and awareness would help.
It was good to make another white cane connection. Thanks,
Cheri!
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