[real-eyes] Re: Fw: Free Canes in US: National Federation of the Blind Launches Largest-ever White Cane Initiative
- From: "Erika Wolf" <erika.wolf@xxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:19:15 -0500
Why aren't they offering folding canes as well? Why just the long white
cane that gets in the way of everything, like when you're at a concert or
sporting event and there isn't anywhere to put the long white cane?
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On Behalf Of Reginald George
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:13 PM
To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [real-eyes] Fw: Free Canes in US: National Federation of the Blind
Launches Largest-ever White Cane Initiative
I edited this big time to remove propaganda. Please pass it on where it
will do the most good. Shoot, I lose mine at least once every six months.
It is estimated that 109,000 of the 1.3 million legally blind people in
the United States use a white cane. By supplying canes free of charge,
this program provides the opportunity for all blind Americans to have a
white cane and to participate fully in society.
The National Federation of the Blind will provide a straight, light
fiberglass cane to any blind individual in the United States or Puerto
Rico who requires the cane for personal use. Canes are available in the
following
lengths: 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, or 63 inches. Individuals may only request
one free cane in any six-month period. For more information on the use
of the long white cane and the National Federation of the Blind free
cane program, please visit
www.nfb.org.
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