[blparent] a different kind of cane

[Veronica Smith]

Yah, this is my favorite also. which reminds me, i need to order some 
soooon. V
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Shelton" <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] a different kind of cane


>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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