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Iowa Canes (self.Blind)
submitted by Dowhile93
Hi!
Does anyone know where I can get an Iowa cane? They are virtually indestructable, but the one I ordered last time is too long and I'd prefer to get a slightly shorter one.
Does anyone know where I can get an Iowa cane? They are virtually indestructable, but the one I ordered last time is too long and I'd prefer to get a slightly shorter one.
changeneverhappens 6 points 5y ago
You can purchase one through the shop on the link, though you'll probably need to call. They have a price list PDF on the page and Iowa canes are $23.10.
https://blind.iowa.gov/living/store
For anyone wondering what an iowa cane is, it appears to simply be a version of a fiberglass long cane with a metal glide tip and a green handle.
https://blind.iowa.gov/living/store
For anyone wondering what an iowa cane is, it appears to simply be a version of a fiberglass long cane with a metal glide tip and a green handle.
estj136 1 points 5y ago
Yeah, I’ve never heard of a iowa cane either. Is there a Kansas cane or an idaho cane, or a Florida Cane, or a California cane? Hahahaha! *kidding* but I’ll have to check out that link. I don’t really get the difference between what the one poster is describing and a Chris park or NFB cane.
Dowhile93 [OP] 1 points 5y ago
lol! There were actually California canes at one point. The difference of an Iowa cane though is that it's rigid and made of tightly wound material so it is very bendy but also very strong. I know a kiddo who got his ran over by a car and it didn't break. Also have friends who have gotten there's slammed in doors and such. I use mine versus a Chris Park cane when I'm out for walks or on a hiking or camping trip. All places where I wouldn't want a cane that breaks easily.
estj136 1 points 5y ago
Hahahaha! I actually have heard about the California ones now I think of it. Hahaha!
That’s interesting. I’ll have to look in to it. I have one Chris Park cane around here.
That’s interesting. I’ll have to look in to it. I have one Chris Park cane around here.
BandGS88 1 points 5y ago
Iowa Cane?
I have never heard of them, but I like the sound of an indestructible cane.
I just did a quick search for them but couldn't find anything.
I have never heard of them, but I like the sound of an indestructible cane.
I just did a quick search for them but couldn't find anything.
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