[IL-Talk] Does your cane give you dignity?

[Leslie Hamric]

Although I use my guide dog most of the time, there are times when I still use my cane. It's so important to still keep up those cane skills in case the dog is sick or unable to work for whatever reason. When I go out with my cane, I think, yeah I'm doing this. I'm out and about by myself. I've always loved mobility lessons. when I'm with my dog, I think, wow I can actually go so much faster and get around the things and this is really liberating. The cane has its own type of freedom and the dog has its own type of freedom. I always encourage perspective guide dog handlers to get really good with that cane because  no matter which mobility tool you use, that cane is going to be number one.
Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher

> On Sep 17, 2024, at 1:08 PM, pattischang--- via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> One of the themes we are working with ties back to President Riccobono's
> banquet speech this year. It is dignity. We are looking for comments for
> White Cane Awareness Day. So, tell me how your cane gives you dignity or
> ties to dignity please.
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> Thx for your help.
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> Patti Chang
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> 2nd Vice President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
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