[Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

[Graves, Diane]

Hi Cindy,

Apparently there is a new folding cane and a new telescoping cane which were introduced at the convention. I actually wasn't aware of them until I got home. But, my understanding is that they are supposed to be ultra light, yet somewhat more durable. As I understand it the telescoping cane doesn't collapse as easily as the previous folding canes.

I may be wrong, but I think these are the defining features.

Diane Graves
Civil Rights Specialist
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
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From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Handel
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 2:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Which canes are you speaking of..new new NFB canes?

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On Aug 22, 2011, at 2:01 PM, "T. Joseph Carter" <carter.tjoseph at gmail.com> wrote:

> Not as of last week or so.  Not expressly saying that's what you are ordering at least.
> 
> Joseph - KF7QZC
> 
> 
> On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 08:56:57AM -0400, Graves, Diane wrote:
>> Does anyone know whether the new NFB canes are up on the website yet so that they can be purchased online?  If so, what are they listed as, what is their specified type?
>> 
>> Diane Graves
>> Civil Rights Specialist
>> Indiana Civil Rights Commission
>> Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
>> 317-232-2647
>> 
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>> George Washington Carver
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>> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of T. Joseph Carter
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>> 
>> I’ve found that happens sometimes with brand new tips, but it
>> resolves itself within a few days.  The only instance where it has
>> not done so is for someone using a can that is shorter and therefore
>> at a more steep angle.
>> 
>> That is why the new NFB folders are not even a consideration for me,
>> they are far too short.
>> 
>> Joseph - KF7QZC
>> 
>> 
>> On Sat, Aug 20, 2011 at 04:57:29PM -0400, Brice Smith wrote:
>>> Thank you for the responses, everyone. I went ahead and bought the new
>>> folding cane -- it seems to beat every other cane I've used,
>>> especially the heavier Ambutech models, by miles. However, I'm having
>>> a little bit of trouble with the tip getting easily stuck and catching
>>> on the ground. The metal tip seems to struggle and get caught with The
>>> tiniest crack, bump, or rough surface anywhere no matter how light of
>>> a touch I use. The problem is especially n

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