[nabs-l] Running out of canes!

[Sarah Alawami]

I also cary a telescoping cain in my purse when I take my dog working in case one of us, mostly me blunders or if I need to get my balance back as I ingured myself last year. I've seen those canes and don't like them much as they are too heavy.
On Oct 17, 2010, at 8:23 PM, Antonio Guimaraes wrote:

> 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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