[access-uk] Re: long canes
- From: Jackie Cairns <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:59:19 +0000
Hi Andy
You definitely get surface detection once you get used to the larger tip. I've
had people ask why the end is like a ball, but I've had no major mishaps with
it. The Ambutech cane is very tough and not easily bent. The cane I had
before that would get bent like a banana when someone stood on it. The
Ambutech also has a nice rubber portion on the top, and I've learnt over the
years to just hold it very loosely in my hand rather than grip it as I move.
This might sound a stupid thing to say, but I love my cane. It's a part of me
and who I am, and I just don't have any hang-ups about using it.
Jackie Cairns
Braille Specialist
Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sight and Sound Technology Ltd
Welton House North Wing
Summerhouse Road
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6WD
Tel: 01604 798024
Mob: 07887 883815
www.sightandsound.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
ANDY COLLINS
Sent: 24 March 2010 18:40
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: long canes
Jackie - does the jumbo detect difference in surface texture as well as the
standard roller does; I'm all in favour of a smoother operation to protect the
wrist, but also appreciate the feedback I get from the roller tip, which can
tell me where I am by surface difference.
I've had roller tips snapped off by people standing on the end of my cane
before now, I don't suppose the jumbo is a tougher construct?
Andy
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 5:17 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: long canes
> Hi Peter
>
> I agree with you entirely. When the Rehab Officer asked me to try the
> jumbo roller, I wasn't sure if I'd get used to it, but I have, and I
> find it is better on my wrist. The only time I lift it for a tap on
> the ground is when I'm trying to use an echo for my location, then it's
> useful.
>
>
> Jackie Cairns
> Braille Specialist
> Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology
> Ltd Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton
> NN3 6WD
> Tel: 01604 798024
> Mob: 07887 883815
> www.sightandsound.co.uk
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Peter Beasley
> Sent: 24 March 2010 17:00
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: long canes
>
> Personally I use a jumbo roller as it is much bigger and doesn't snag
> in bad pavements as easilyas the standard roller does. The pavements
> are particularly bad where I live, but if that is not the case in your
> area, maybe the standard roller will be ok for you.
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:43 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: long canes
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Can't answer the second question but yes you would get the VAT exempt
> price if buying as an individual.
>
> Just out of interest, I'm surprise you've being charged for the tip.
> Our local disability provisions are governed by the local Council and
> they have always said just to call them and they will sort out tips.
> Not that I've replaced mine in forever, but just surprised.
>
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> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of ANDY COLLINS
> Sent: 24 March 2010 16:37
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] long canes
>
> Hi all -
>
> Since choosing no longer to be a guide dog owner, the GDBA have
> supplied me with a long cane [Revolution with roller tip], but now
> that I need a new tip, they say I have to fund my own, or try social services.
>
> I've just looked at the RNIB website, under long canes, and can see my
> Revolution cane listed. Firstly, I assume I would be charged the VAT
> free price? and secondly, can somebody tell me about the different
> tips for this cane? I can't quite figure out the advantages of one
> over another, like I say, I have been using the roller tip, which
> seems to have good durability for street work, what are the pros and
> cons of the other tips over the roller tip?
>
> Thanks for any help -
>
> Andy
>
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