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Recycle/Donate old canes (self.Blind)
submitted by Broken_Peepers
Does anybody know of an organization or school for the blind, in U.S., that accepts old canes to be recycled or repaired? Have a few I've collected over the years. I cringe at the idea of just tossing them in the trash.
BenandGracie 5 points 1y ago
Your local Lions Club might take them.
Broken_Peepers [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Thanks. I didn't even think about them. I'll definitely start there.
RainAndTea77 3 points 1y ago
Wow mine don’t last long enough to be donated.
MC_Dubois 3 points 1y ago
I know in Canada, the red cross accepts donations of used medical devices for assistance in daily living. I think it is more mobility aids though such as walkers.

I am not sure if the American equivalent to the Canadian Red Cross would accept such a donation.
Broken_Peepers [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Ok. Thanks for the suggestion.
TechnicalPragmatist 2 points 1y ago
Local schools or blind places. Blind organizations they may have a store but sometimes mobility instructors may be grateful to have an old cane someone can donate to give to a student in real dire need.
The_Alchemyst 2 points 1y ago
I make "glam canes" for my SO who is a blind performer, if they're still functional I'm happy to take them off your hands rather than buying new ones to decorate! DM me
Broken_Peepers [OP] 2 points 1y ago
How do you define functional? I have one that could be usable but it needs a new tip, and will need a bit of work to get the old one off. It's snapped off, and a fragment of the tip is still on it.
The_Alchemyst 2 points 1y ago
So long as the metal isn't irreparably damaged and the cord is intact I can probably service any other damage, replace tips, etc.
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