Welcome to White Cane Connections.

My name is Sue Boman. Yes, that’s me in the picture posted here. I have called this blog White Cane Connections because I am one of the many people who use a white cane. I began this blog because I wanted to write about a project I undertook in 2012. The plan was to complete a series of walks using my white cane. Between March and September, I walked in 82 different locations across Canada. So, the blog begins by telling of my experiences and the many people I met along the way.

While this particular journey has now been completed, I find that I still have much to write about. I am continuing to make new white cane connections, and so for the time being I will continue to add regular posts to this blog. I am hoping that you will be a partner in the journey.

Sue


Monday, 19 February 2018

February 19 - Courtesy Plus

There was standing room only when Lyle and I boarded the trolley bus to Ala Moana Mall. I was groping for a handhold before the bus started moving when the driver left his seat and approached the nearest seated male passenger.  He tapped the man on the shoulder and announced, "Excuse me sir, but this lady is blind and she needs this seat."

I was both grateful and embarrassed. The passenger leapt from his seat and I sat down. To give the passenger credit, I don't think he had noticed my cane.

Anyway, the incident was small but left me feeling pretty good about people.  Courtesy is alive and well in Waikiki.

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