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Happy White cane day everybody! (self.Blind)
submitted by Raf_AL
Today's the day that we celebrate the White cane. At least we celebrate it here in Finland.
I started using my white cane recently, when I finally had to move from my parents house, to pursue my goals in life. It's become one of the things I use every day and it helps me out a lot, especially when I have to go to school on my own.
When did you start using your cane and was it a huge step in your life?
For me it took a while, because I didn't want anyone to look at me in a different way, because of my disability.
I started using my white cane recently, when I finally had to move from my parents house, to pursue my goals in life. It's become one of the things I use every day and it helps me out a lot, especially when I have to go to school on my own.
When did you start using your cane and was it a huge step in your life?
For me it took a while, because I didn't want anyone to look at me in a different way, because of my disability.
delha4 7 points 4y ago
A friend did not use a cane for many years for similar reasons.
Then he was hit by a car that went over the curb, damaging his knee.
He decided to get a cane after that.
He could not recognize faces.
He went to church after he could walk again, and people came over to him and wanted to talk to him. They thought he was antisocial.
He started making friends.
Don't be like my friend and put off getting a white cane. He wished he had gotten one sooner.
Then he was hit by a car that went over the curb, damaging his knee.
He decided to get a cane after that.
He could not recognize faces.
He went to church after he could walk again, and people came over to him and wanted to talk to him. They thought he was antisocial.
He started making friends.
Don't be like my friend and put off getting a white cane. He wished he had gotten one sooner.
Amonwilde 5 points 4y ago
Happy Finland white cane day!
I bought a white cane over the summer but have yet to really use it because of the reasons you outlined. I'm sure I will eventually, though...probably sooner than I want.
I bought a white cane over the summer but have yet to really use it because of the reasons you outlined. I'm sure I will eventually, though...probably sooner than I want.
igloolafayette 3 points 4y ago
I haven't heard of this celebration in the US. That's so important to have!
PolariChat 3 points 4y ago
It's also white cane awareness day in the UK
girlfromthebasement 3 points 4y ago
Happy Finnish White Cane Day!
I don't have a white cane yet, but I'm sure I will eventually.
I don't have a white cane yet, but I'm sure I will eventually.
payown 2 points 4y ago
I think I was around age 4 when I used my white cane for the first time. Now I am at the partner in a dog guide human relationship, and my white cane still comes out especially when exploring new areas. My dog and I though, can go anywhere together. Just like a white cane and it’s blind person.
SunnyLego 2 points 4y ago
Also White Cane Day in Australia.
I started using a cane last year, eye disease kicked in 2011, but I was the same that didn't want to be judged/treated differently.
Then after several incidents of crossing roads and suddenly having cars honk at me because I went at wrong time, learned how to use a guide cane.
I started using a cane last year, eye disease kicked in 2011, but I was the same that didn't want to be judged/treated differently.
Then after several incidents of crossing roads and suddenly having cars honk at me because I went at wrong time, learned how to use a guide cane.
Flo-y-Otto 2 points 4y ago
Hi from Chile! I started using my white cane 5 years ago. It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! I feel so much safer now. I loooveee my cane!
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