2007.33.50

"Rigid Fold" folding cane

Rigid Fold

Four section aluminum folding long cane; straight tubes, 1/2" diameter, straight sockets; white nylon cord secures tubes together; black rubber "GOLF PRIDE" putter style grip on straight handle; white nylon wrist loop also serves as part of the tensioning mechanism as it was tightened; white Scotchlite reflective tape; 6" red band above 1/2" white nylon friction-fit pencil tip.

H-52 W-1 D-1 inches

1969

Rigid Fold

Ogden, UT

1972 sales flyer: "The RIGID-FOLD Cane was developed by an Orientation and Mobility Specialist familiar with requirements of a good cane--one that would endure continued use in the 'Hoover Touch Techniques." The flat side of the putting grip was marketed as a "reminder grip handle." The cord tensioning device in the handle was unique to the Rigid Fold.
Advertised in the June 1969 issue of the Long Cane News, p.26.

Gift of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired