Well when I was working I had both folding and straight canes. I kept the straight in my cubicle and only used it in the office. It helped to keep some of the wear and tear on my folding cane down. This one that Don mentioned is designed for more indoor use so it would have been perfect for my old office environment. Right inside the enterance to my cubicle I mounted a self stick hook to hang it on. Likewise I had another hook placed in the two conference rooms that I regularly used.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Hodges" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 8:56 AM Subject: RE: [SPAM][BlindHandyMan] Free Cane From NFB I would certainly like to have a free cane, but a one-piece cane seems to be so cumbersome. What in the world do you do with it at a sit-down restaurant, a compact car, or an airplane? _____ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:42 AM Cc: Kentucky-ACB Subject: [SPAM][BlindHandyMan] Free Cane From NFB REVIEW: Free Cane from NFB, by Carlton Griffin The National Federation of the Blind will provide a free white cane to anyone in the fifty states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico who is blind or visually impaired. See the Link below. ABOUT ME I've been a legally blind cane user for 12 years. In that time, I've purchased several canes of fiberglass & carbon fiber, folding and telescopic, with nylon pencil, metal 'chair', and roller tips, made by NFB and other providers. I ordered my cane from their website as soon as I read the offer. I merely entered my name and address, there were no requirements to fulfill. It arrived in nine days via USPS Free Matter for the Blind. This is a white Fiberglass, one piece 53 inch cane with a metal "chair" tip. It has a clear soft plastic handgrip & a black nylon strap on top. NFB's logo, name, address, phone number, website, and email address are visible through the clear plastic grip. It appears similar to the NFB Type 2 Straight Fiberglass cane. WEIGHT -This 53 inch free cane weighs about 135 grams. -My similar NFB Type 7 telescopic Carbon Fiber 53 inch cane weighs about 115 grams. -My everyday 53 inch Carbon Fiber folding cane with "marshmallow" roller tip weighs about 275 grams. MY IMPRESSIONS This is a very nice cane, and I recommend it to anyone. Its lightweight, comfortable, and very useable. It does not fold or collaspe and therefore has no joints that might wiggle. This would make an excellent first cane for anyone who is struggling to adopt cane use, as well as a great cane for any user. Fifty-three inches is the shortest length available, which is my preferred length. As always, NFB appears to be advocating a LONG white cane. If you're under six feet tall, 53 inches might seem a little long, but I believe this length is very useable for any adult. It is available in 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, and 63 inches. CONS -I have broken a fiberglass cane in the past, but it wasn't easy and I was careless. -Carbon fiber is stronger and lighter, but not free! -This cane does not fold or collaspe. -The metal 'chair' tip on this cane works great for me on all indoor surfaces such as carpet, tile, vinyl, wood, ect. I have found that, for me, this tip can be a bit difficult on outdoor surfaces such as typical concrete, asphalt, brick, and off-road. For outdoor use I find a roller tip is easier and more useable, but everyone has their own preference and that's why there are many tips and cane types to choose from. CONCLUSION I listed the cons to be accurate, but I feel this is an excellent cane. I see myself getting years of service from it, and I recommend it to anyone who might find themselves in need of a cane. As a person with progressive blindness, I know the struggle of adopting a cane for the first time. This free cane may make that easier and embracing a cane can improve your life so much. Freely share & repost this unedited review. Learn more about the free cane program and apply for one here: http://www.nfb. <http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Free_Cane_Program.asp> org/nfb/Free_Cane_Program.asp With thanks to the NFB and their supporters, Carlton Griffin ------------------------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __________ NOD32 3404 (20080901) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
