[nagdu] NFB Canes

[Marion Gwizdala]

Buddy,
    Not having gone to an NFB center, my assertion is only based upon the 
canes I have seen students using at convention. Perhaps someone who has 
attended a center recently can give us an authoritative answer on this!

fraternally yours,
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Canes


> Unless things have changed since I was last at a center, they use the 
> straight fiberglass ones, not the carbon fiber ones. (I, personally, 
> prefer the fiberglass ones, I like that extra big of give and springiness 
> in the fiberglass ones.) I understand you can also get the fiberglass Iowa 
> canes, which is what I'm using currently. The Iowa canes are of the same 
> design as the NFB type 2, but IMO are made of slightly sturdier stuff, 
> reminding me of the old school NFB cane I first had back in 1990 or 1991, 
> the one with the chain through the handle.
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>
>
>
> On Mar 26, 2010, at 8:20 PM, Marion Gwizdala wrote:
>
>> Albert,
>>   The NFB makes both straight and telescopic canes and each are available 
>> in either fiverglas or carbon fiber. The canes used by the NFB training 
>> centers are carbon fiber straight canes.
>>
>> Fraternally yours,
>> Marion Gwizdala
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>>
>>> the nfb canes are solid and do not collapse.
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>>> Your cane doesn't fold or collapse.
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>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> I am attending BLIND Inc. in May for the 6-9 month program. One of the
>>> requirements is to always have the straight cane at all times. Is there 
>>> any
>>> way to attach it to something? I will be working Dee to and from the 
>>> center,
>>> but carrying the cane leaves no free hands for food, groceries, ETC.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Martha
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