[real-eyes] Re: Fw: Free Canes in US: National Federation of the Blind Launches Largest-ever White Cane Initiative
- From: "Steven Clark" <kcpadfoot@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:21:11 -0500
That is very simple to answer. The reason they aren't offering folding
canes is because they are the nfb. They believe that if you use a folding
cane that you are trying to hide your disability. The straight cane is the
only approved cane by the nfb. Its best described by understanding the borg
from Star Trek. There is no individual member of the borg. It is a
collective. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Erika Wolf" <erika.wolf@xxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:19 PM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Fw: Free Canes in US: National Federation of the
Blind Launches Largest-ever White Cane Initiative
> 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?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> 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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