The AER O&M Division Bledsoe Archives : The Professionalization of Orientation & Mobility
Object ID:
2007.33.72
Title:
Ball tip for long cane
Description:
Red nylon ball tip, 5/8" hole.
Dimensions:
Dia-2.25 inches
Provenance:
The ball tip was originally designed for rural travel over broken ground. Testing demonstrated that the large ball could also be useful in urban areas, avoiding pavement cracks which might trap a standard tip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
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