Berkshire Vision Member, Margaret has always used a cane, she started with a symbol cane and then moved onto a long cane, which she found hard work.
Margaret was then lucky to have two guides dogs, she had Bree for seven and a half years and then Isha, who is now retired.
When Isha retired Margaret went back to using a long cane. One day while using the cane, a transit van was parked on the pavement, Margaret’s cane got stuck under the vehicle and she smashed into it. Margaret phoned Guide Dogs to report the accident and it was then that they suggested a new cane from America for her. The No Jab Long Cane.
The No Jab Long Cane is a lot lighter than a standard cane. It has a built-in spring mechanism so if it catches something it bounces and no longer causes jolts.
This revolutionary shock-absorbing long cane is designed to eliminate the sharp jabs that can occur when cane tips get stuck, for example, in a drain, while you’re out and about. When the cane strikes a solid object, the handle gently recoils approximately five inches before automatically returning to its original position. This recoiling action absorbs about 80% of the shock, eliminating the sharp jab or gouge to your wrist or abdomen, but without taking away from the sensitivity of the cane.
Margaret loves her new cane and says it has made a huge difference.
The No Jab Long Cane is available from RNIB for ÂŁ56.99 ex VAT
You can read more about Margaret and her sight loss in our Meet our Members sectionÂ
