1. A Presentation of the Washington State School for the Blind

2. Video Clips on Blindness Tips

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Constant Contact
Constant contact is useful on a sidewalk when you’re outside walking. You would basically use it to determine if a texture changed.

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Constant Contact
Cover your whole body using your cane, shoulder to shoulder, protecting yourself at all times.
You might be looking for a sidewalk where the texture might change. It could be smoother or it could get rougher.
It could also tell you if you are approaching an intersection.

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Texture Change
For instance, a brick sidewalk. Would it feel any different? Here’s a texture change, found by using constant contact. It would feel rougher.

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Approaching Doors
How do you use your cane and cane hand to find a door knob or handle of the store without using your other hand to feel around for it?

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Approaching Doors
Now bring your hand down to the bottom of the grip or to the top of the shaft of the cane. Slide your hand and cane over until you find the door handle.

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