[nagdu] NFB Canes

Sat Mar 27 17:16:25 UTC 2010

Let me put this out there. many people speak about the information derived
from the cane. I suffer from neuropathy and am wondering if anyone else does
and which cane they use which delivers accurate information during their
travels.

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Buddy Brannan
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:52 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Canes

I actually prefer the straight, non-collapsing cane for everyday use, in
between dogs or when I leave doggie at home. I think they give better
feedback. However, the telescoping canes are great for short distances or
temporary use; I prefer them to the folding ones for the same reasons as
others, i.e. they don't wobble and shake. There have only been a couple
places I haven't been able to stow a straight cane somehow, like a Fiat for
instance, but only a couple. 
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On Mar 27, 2010, at 8:44 AM, Albert J Rizzi wrote:

> Lol. I only use the cane in the office or at meetings should I need to
move
> quickly and not want to disturb the sleeping beast, as if my getting up
did
> not alert him to get up anyway. I may want to give that type of cane a
try.
> The solid ones are difficult for me to use, though I really have no clear
> cut reason other then I cannot easily lay them on the floor at a
restaurant
> or at a conference table. 
> 
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
> 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Marion Gwizdala
> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 8:27 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Canes
> 
> Albert,
>    The telescopic canes do not have the bungee cord holding them together.

> Instead, they telescope out, much like the legs of a tripod. This makes
the 
> cane much smaller than the folding version. Both the fiverglas and carbon 
> fiber canes are much lighter than the aluminum folding canes, saving a lot

> of wear and tear on the elbow! The disadvantage of the telescopic canes is

> that the end section sometimes collapses during use, requiring one to stop

> and pull it out. A good pull and twist of the section usually keeps it
from 
> doing this. A little Viagra might help, as well! (grin)
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion
> 
> 
> 
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 6:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Canes
> 
> 
>> Sorry for the misspeaking  on that one cheryl. Thanks for the 
>> clarification
>> Marion. How does a telescopic cane differ from the foldable ones with the
>> elastic cord running thru them?
>> 
>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>> CEO/Founder
>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>> New York, New York  10004
>> www.myblindspot.org
>> PH: 917-553-0347
>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who
is
>> doing it."
>> 
>> 
>> Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf
>> Of Marion Gwizdala
>> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 8:21 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: [nagdu] NFB Canes
>> 
>> 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
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 2:19 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] dog and cane question
>> 
>> 
>>> the nfb canes are solid and do not collapse.
>>> 
>>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>>> CEO/Founder
>>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>>> New York, New York  10004
>>> www.myblindspot.org
>>> PH: 917-553-0347
>>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who 
>>> is
>>> doing it."
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf
>>> Of cheryl echevarria
>>> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 1:55 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] dog and cane question
>>> 
>>> Your cane doesn't fold or collapse.
>>> 
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>>> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 12:08 PM
>>> Subject: [nagdu] dog and cane question
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
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