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From: Marda.Anderson@p0.f4.n393.z1.fidonet.org (Marda Anderson)
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Subject: Re: A NEW CANE (blind)
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Date: 3 Mar 90 05:07:28 GMT
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There is a variation of canes for the blind which is designed to give 
support.  The canes are shorter, so are designed to be used as a 
walking stick.  They are called Autosupport canes.  They are covered 
with the reflective material which allows them to be easily spotted by 
drivers and others at night.  They are available from the Massachusetts 
Association for the Blind, 200 Ivy St., Brookline, MA.  They come in 
two different sizes, 36 inch and 33 inch.  If you would be interested 
in something like that, I'll check further for you and find out 
specifics, like how much it costs for overseas shipping and things like 
that.  I don't have the catalog in front of me, but I think they sell 
for about 15 dollars, U.S.  If you decide you want this, I can order it 
and pay for it for you and you wouldn't have to mess with all that 
shipping charges and so on and I could probably send it  less 
expensively.  Let me know.  Otherwise, I hope you find something that 
helps you.
marda

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