[nabs-l] Running out of canes!

[Antonio Guimaraes]

Hi Alex,

I use an Iowa Cane available from the Iowa Department for the Blind. It is a little heavier than the NFB Canes, but also more durable. They come in a straight cane only, so having something that folds might be useful if you want to hide your blindness, I mean, if you want to be in a restaurant without tripping people with your cane on the ground, or some similar thing. 

I've had my Iowa cane since 2007, and it barely looks scratched or warned due to how it is designed and made.

If you can get your hands on a Nebraska cane, they are essentially the same product with a slight Nebraska modification to the wrist band.

I believe you can still call for the Iowa Canes at

(515) 281-1333

Antonio



On


 Oct 14, 2010, at 4:11 PM, Alexander Castillo wrote:

> Hi all, it seems that lately my canes have been going through some
> rough times, such as being dropped into vents, being stepped on,
> cracking, and as a result, I am slowly but surely running out of them.
> 
> While looking on the NFB independence  market, I noticed that those
> $10 63 inch telescoping canes  are no longer in stock. This was my go
> to source for quick replaceable canes. Are there other sites which
> sell the following?
> 
> Metal tipped, NFB style, carbon fiber or fiberglass canes over 61 inches?
> 
> If you have other cane suggestions, please feel free to share. For
> example, I sometimes use a very light  61 inch long, metal tipped
> identification  cane in the same way I would use an NFB long cane;
> when I need something very light and slim which  is great for using in
> very crowded areas such as bars, clubs, or any place where a
> telescoping or straight cane might not suit my purposes.
> 
> Thanks for reading,
> Alex
> 
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