[blparent] a different kind of cane

[Robert Shelton]

I don't much care for the roller or marshmellow tips.  My favorite, by far,
is the circular steel plate on a rubber base.  Almost anything will stick in
the grass or a fence, but this thing clacks right over rough concrete, and
it provides excellent texture and acoustic information.  They are standard
on the telescoping carbon fiber or fiberglass variety that they sell at the
NFB Materials Center.

-----Original Message-----
From: Shannon Wells [mailto:pwandmomx2 at suddenlink.net] 
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 5:02 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] a different kind of cane

I have a cane with a tip that looks like a ball. It rolls real good but is a

little heavy if you pick up on it. Doesn't get stuck in grass and cracks in 
sidewalks near as much, but is a pain if you get it stuck in someone's 
fence. Like to never got it loose a few days ago. My daughter said, 'Well, 
just leave it here then." LOL
Shannon Wells
on the web at
http://www.christianhomeplace.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
To: "blind parents" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 4:46 PM
Subject: [blparent] a different kind of cane


>I was just wondering if anyone has ever used the canes that roll instead of

>tapping.  This might be the kind Barbara can use for her kids. V
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