[Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Mon Aug 22 20:25:50 UTC 2011

    So there's a new telescoping cane?
I was unaware of new canes in general, lol.
I'm fairly new to NFB.
So I always thought that graphite canes were the best.
Then a mobility instructor for the state of KY took my graphite cane, which 
I loved, and gave me a metal, heavier cane.
I was so mad, lol.
But I remember buying 5.
Haha. So I lost a few in the gutters while waiting for a bus, but it's 
something to laugh at, now.

Anyway, what is that new telescoping cane called? and can you order them 
yet?

-----Original Message----- 
From: Graves, Diane
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:04 PM
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Niki

They aren't necessarily more durable. Most are made of either carbon fiber 
or fiberglass. The telescoping canes just kind of collapse so that the cane 
collapses inside the handle. You just do this by tapping the cane on the 
ground until it gives and then you just either draw the cane up or push it 
downward. I like the concept a lot. They're sleek and can slip right into a 
purse. What I don't like is they're tendency to collapse if they are not 
pulled tight enough which becomes more difficult as they age. I am anxious 
to try this new telescoping cane, and see if it is better about this.

Diane Graves
Civil Rights Specialist
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
Behalf Of Nikki
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:56 PM
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    Thanks and yes, I would have to agree with you on the straight canes
being a hassle.
How do telescope canes fold up?
Are they lighter or more durable?

-----Original Message----- 
From: Graves, Diane
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 2:28 PM
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Niki,

You might try the telescoping canes, or even the straight canes. I
personally don't like the straight canes much because they can't be put up
when in a car, a restaurant or other places where things are really close
quarters. But a lot of people prefer the straight canes.

Diane Graves
Civil Rights Specialist
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Nikki
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

    Not to butt in, but I was curious about something.
Is there a new kind of cane that is lighter weight than the graphite folding
canes?
I'm tired of having to fold my cane every time I get in a car or at the
grocery store with my mom, I don't like making people wait on me.

So any insight would be nice.
Thanks and God bless you all.
Nikki

-----Original Message----- 
From: Cindy Handel
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 1:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Oh, OK. Thanks.  I have heard of these. There was actually a discussion of
them on this list a few weeks ago.

I have a 50/50 cane, which I use on occasion. But, I'll still stick with my
long, straight fiberglass cane. It's the best I've found.

Cindy

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