{"product_id":"drive-folding-blind-cane-10352-1","title":"Drive Folding Blind Cane 10352-1, 4-Section Aluminium, Red and White Reflective","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Drive Folding Blind Cane is a white cane for people with vision loss. Its four sections fold down small enough to carry in a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrive Folding Blind Cane in Vancouver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive Medical builds this folding cane, model 10352-1, from high-quality aluminium. White and red reflective tape covers the shaft for better visibility at night. The cane measures 45 and three-quarter inches, or about 116 cm, when open. A wrist strap keeps the cane close if you let go to open a door. The reinforced nylon tip slides and taps along the ground and resists wear. Drive backs this folding cane with a limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a White Cane Helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white cane tells people nearby that the user has little or no vision. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians can then give the user more space and time. Canada's Council of the Blind calls the red-based white cane the best-known design. A longer cane also gives information about the ground ahead of each step. It can reveal curbs, stairs, poles, and changes in the walking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypes of White Canes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canadian Council of the Blind describes four main types of white cane. An identification cane is short and light, and it mainly signals low vision to others. A guide cane reaches about waist height and checks the ground one step ahead. A long cane, or mobility cane, scans about two steps ahead and suits independent travel. Long canes often use a rolling or marshmallow tip instead of a small nylon tip. A support cane bears body weight and usually does not fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Cane Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canadian Council of the Blind says long cane length depends on the user's height. Traditionally, a long cane stands as tall as the user's breastbone. Stand straight in your shoes, and measure upward to your breastbone. Compare that number with this cane's fixed length of about 116 cm. A cane shorter than that range warns you of obstacles later. Taller users may need a longer cane or one cut to their height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite Cane Training and Safe Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenshaws, a UK sight loss charity, stresses that cane training is essential. A guide cane or long cane works best after lessons with a mobility specialist. Ask your eye doctor or a vision loss charity about orientation and mobility training. Practise in quiet, familiar places before you travel on busy streets. Keep the wrist strap on in crowds, so the cane stays with you if bumped. Check the tip often, and replace it when the nylon wears down or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot a Support Cane\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis folding white cane is not designed to carry your body weight. Do not lean on it for balance or use it to help you stand up. People with both vision loss and balance problems need a dedicated support cane. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yaletownmedical.ca\/collections\/canes\" title=\"Walking Canes and Poles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewalking canes collection\u003c\/a\u003e includes folding, offset, and quad canes for balance support. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yaletownmedical.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-cane-standard-quad-folding-offset-vancouver\" title=\"How to Choose a Cane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eguide to choosing a cane\u003c\/a\u003e explains which walking cane style suits which need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFolding and Caring for the Cane\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen and fold the four aluminium sections as the Drive instructions show. Folded sections sit side by side, and the wrist strap can hold them together. A gentle wipe with a moist cloth keeps the reflective tape bright. Replace the cane if a section bends, since a bent shaft affects accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the Drive Folding Blind Cane in Vancouver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone with cane questions can use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yaletownmedical.ca\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Yaletown Medical Supplies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e, and (236) 466-2141 reaches our counter. Our Pacific Boulevard store, at number 1255, welcomes walk-ins outside statutory holidays. Staff there can check the cane length against your height before you buy. Home delivery charges by zone, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yaletownmedical.ca\/pages\/delivery\" title=\"Delivery Zones and Fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edelivery page\u003c\/a\u003e explains them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drive Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47727046328409,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4924\/8601\/files\/drive-folding-blind-cane.jpg?v=1793737728","url":"https:\/\/yaletownmedical.ca\/products\/drive-folding-blind-cane-10352-1","provider":"Yaletown Medical Supplies | Vancouver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}