Teaching the Use of a Long Cane Step by Step: Suggestions for Progressive, Methodical Instruction

Sauerburger, Dona; Bourquin, Eugene

doi:10.1177/0145482x1010400404

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“…These findings underscore the importance of providing programs of sufficient intensity that will comprehensively address the special needs of these consumers. In fact, Sauerburger and Bourquin (2010) discuss the importance of blind persons receiving instruction in using a long cane to "anticipate ahead of the user and negotiating obstacles and changes in surface elevation (such as steps and curbs)" (p. 202). Similarly, Hill and Ponder (1976) state the primary purpose of the long cane is for information gathering, protection, and identification.…”

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Orientation and Mobility Services in Nigeria by Vision Status

Ajuwon

Olawuwo

Ahon

et al. 2022

IJSE

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In many developing countries, orientation and mobility (O&M) services and programs are inadequate. A survey of 296 visually impaired Nigerians was conducted in 2018 to assess availability of, and experiences with, O&M services and training. Three-fourths of those sampled were blind. O&M items were analyzed by vision status. Persons with partial sight were more likely than blind persons to use a cane without the assistance of a human guide and less likely to ask for help if lost and unaccompanied. However, they did not express more confidence in their ability to travel independently, suggesting a sense of stigmatization. Level of confidence was positively associated with the extent of training and degree of skill in both orientation and mobility, supporting the importance of training with sufficient intensity. Analysis revealed that many partially sighted individuals were substituting another device for a white cane, yet reporting either not wanting or needing a white cane, implying a perception of stigmatization. Among those owning white canes, blind persons reported more difficulty navigating independently, citing primarily physical impediments and adverse topographic conditions. Recommendations are made for local manufacture of white canes, improvements in physical infrastructure, and establishment of a national registry of all persons with disabilities.

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Orientation and Mobility Services in Nigeria by Vision Status

Ajuwon

Olawuwo

Ahon

et al. 2022

IJSE

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“…The B&PS group relied on multimodal sources for 82% of landmarks. As the majority were proximal, this may be explained by the use of the long cane, which provides auditory and tactile feedback, together with proprioceptive information through the angle of the wrist or arm (Sauerburger & Bourquin, 2010). As one man reported, ‘So then I’ll check with my white cane and ‘plonk’ if I hear the railings then I know where I am.…”

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What verbal orientation information do blind and partially sighted people need to find their way around? A study of everyday navigation strategies in people with impaired vision

Fryer

Freeman

Pring

2013

British Journal of Visual Impairment

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For wayfinding at museums, galleries, and heritage sites, the majority of people who are blind or partially sighted favour verbal directions over tactile maps. Those who provide such directions are usually fully sighted. Can we assume that details considered important by those with vision are equally helpful to those without? This article presents a study comparing descriptions of familiar routes recalled by fully sighted, partially sighted, and blind participants, highlighting the differences in navigation strategies. All participants cited landmarks, but those with impaired vision also detailed significantly more objects, or ‘milestones’, en route. In the absence of such milestones, they relied on metrics that were often environmental or body-based. Distances were precisely specified, rather than ‘vague’. Landmarks and milestones were accessed multimodally by blind and partially sighted participants, or a combination of landmarks and milestones were sought for corroboration. In contrast, fully sighted participants reported predominantly unimodal information, that is, visual. The findings may have practical implications for improving the type of verbal orientation information provided to assist blind or partially sighted people.

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“…Optimal long cane use requires proficiency of motor and process skills, extensive practice, and constructive feedback from orientation and mobility (O&M) training instructors (Sauerburger & Bourquin, 2010;Wall, 2002). The two-point touch uses isolated wrist flexion and extension to sense subtle information from the environment (Wall, 2002).…”

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“…Long cane users also make decisions based on input from the cane while constantly modifying, adapting, and responding to the environment with a sufficient level of attention (Wall, 2002). As long cane users become more proficient and experienced, they may require less focus to "think" about the techniques during community mobility (Sauerburger & Bourquin, 2010).…”

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Lam²,

Lyons³

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We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who has helped us in completing our research study. Ms. Theresa Stern from Guide Dogs for the Blind, thank you for taking the time and effort in recruiting our participants. To the participants, thank you for sharing not only your time, but your story and journey thus far. We would like to also thank our research assistants as well as the California Foundation of Occupational Therapy, who partially funded our research. Lastly, we want to thank Dr. Kitsum Li and Dr. Laura Hess for their endless support and guidance for our capstone and Dr. Karen McCarthy for being our second reader. You helped us evolve as researchers and future occupational therapists. For that, we are extremely grateful.

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Teaching the Use of a Long Cane Step by Step: Suggestions for Progressive, Methodical Instruction

Cited by 8 publications

References 9 publications

Orientation and Mobility Services in Nigeria by Vision Status

Orientation and Mobility Services in Nigeria by Vision Status

What verbal orientation information do blind and partially sighted people need to find their way around? A study of everyday navigation strategies in people with impaired vision

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