[Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Tue Aug 23 14:29:51 UTC 2011

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 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Nikki" <daizies304 at comcast.net
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:25:50 -0500
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

    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
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

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
Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
317-232-2647

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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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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

    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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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

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
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Indiana Civil Rights Commission
Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
317-232-2647

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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
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
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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