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Low Cost Telescoping Canes? (self.Blind)
submitted by lesterhill162
Hey all. Anybody here know where to get a low cost NFB-style telescoping cane? I see them go for 45 dollars and above, and I just don't have that kind of cash. NFB sells them for just about that when shipping costs and tax are added. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
coolcaelin123 1 points 3y ago
CNIB sells mobility canes that cost about 38 Canadian rupees.
aaronespinozaca 1 points 3y ago
Are you in America? Do you have a case open with DOR? They can get you one.
jrs12 1 points 3y ago
That's about the going rate for any type of cane. Have you tried talking to your local Lions club or similar organization to see if they can purchase for you? Sometimes you can get canes at discounted costs from wherever you did your mobility training as well, though 45 dollars is in the ball park of what they cost.
lesterhill162 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I got my main Ambutech one for 25 dollars from stores like LSS and Maxi-Aids. I just don't know why they feel the need to charge as much as 60 dollars for telescoping ones. I'll take your advice and check locally for discounts, though. :) Thank you.
RJHand 1 points 3y ago
Can't say I've heard of such a thing existing before. Mind sharing more information? Sounds like an interesting concept.
lesterhill162 [OP] 0 points 3y ago
Telescoping canes are canes that are segmented in smaller parts, and will extend into a full cane when released, similar to how a telescope would. (Hence the name.)
RJHand 0 points 3y ago
Wouldn't those be more likely to break? Given how thin the sections ould be?
lesterhill162 [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Yes, that would be true. I like to use them as back-ups or for measuring depth when I'm out with my service dog
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