Protecting Your Body

For maximum protection, you should use a combination of upper and lower body protective techniques and/or a long white cane.

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Protecting Your Body from Hazards Around the Home

Upper Body Protective Technique If you learn to use the following Upper Body Protective Technique correctly, your forearm will act as a “bumper” to protect your head and the upper part of your body from hanging plants, open cupboard doors, and room doors that are partially ajar. You can also use this technique when bending […]