[Nfbk] Where to Get a Cane

slery slerythema at gmail.com
Fri Apr 8 03:47:56 UTC 2016


I love my Iowa cane and really need to purchase one before this one ever decides to give out on me (it is gaining in age and probably a decade old now).

Cindy

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From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Corbb O'Connor via Nfbk
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 2:55 PM
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Cc: Corbb O'Connor <corbb at rushpost.com>; Stewart, Christopher K <chris.stewart at uky.edu>
Subject: Re: [Nfbk] Where to Get a Cane

Hi Chris

I’ve never shopped the NFB Independence Market online, but I’m confident that we have folding canes that are taller than 41 inches, mainly because I have one right next to me! Call Ellen Ringletn at 410-659-9314, and she can help you.

Personally, Briley and I love the textured, fiberglass canes often referred to as “Iowa canes.” They’re sold, just flexible enough to not break but be sturdy when you need them, and they look better. I called the Iowa Commission for the Blind and they transferred me to their materials store. Their prices are almost always the same as, if not competitive with, the Independence Market. My cane was $25; I know that for certain.

-Corbb



> On Apr 7, 2016, at 2:18 PM, Stewart, Christopher K via Nfbk <nfbk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I need to buy a new cane and some braille paper. I tried the NFB 
> website, but their cane selection doesn't include the good old 
> fashioned, solid, aluminum folding cane. They have some weird 
> four-section aluminum cane that appears to only go up to 41 inches, 
> and it has a telescoping portion, which is exactly what I don't want.
> However, they do have a 7-section carbon fiber cane that looks 
> interesting. Has anyone used that?
> 
> I mainly want a solid folding cane. If NFB doesn't have one you all 
> recommend, please let me know where you like to buy your canes.
> 
> Best,
> Chris
> 
> 
> --
> Chris K. Stewart
> University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 Senior 
> Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal Co-President, American Constitution 
> Society President, Election Law Society California Institute of the 
> Arts, B.F.A. 2010
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