Folding ID Cane (AmbuTech)

Product Description

Here is a uniquely-designed, lightweight cane primarily intended for low-vision individuals who wish to be automatically recognized as visually impaired in awkward situations, but don't require full mobility assistance. This cane weighs only about a third as much as a regular mobility cane of equal length, and fits easily into a pocket or purse. It's constructed from a drawn aluminum tube with precision-engineered joints, and still folds and unfolds quickly and easily.

We offer our identification canes in six different lengths (in six-inch increments), ranging from 30 to 60 inches long. There's no set formula to help you determine what length of ID cane you should carry, but the most common would be somewhere in the middle. Again, though, it does depend on the individual's height and personal preference. Keep in mind that, since this cane won't be your primary mobility tool, you usually won't want it to be anywhere near as long as your full-blown white cane. On the other hand, some active cane users have been known to carry an ID cane that's as long as their traditional white cane in certain, specific situations, such as walking between rides at an amusement park or while attending a concert or ballgame with sighted friends.

One final note: the 30-inch size comes in three sections; all other lengths have five sections.