A long, slender silver cane with a wrist loop at the top and a small dark tip at the bottom.

Gripless Fiberglass Cane for the Blind with Glide Tip- 37-inch

$26.95, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The cane works right out of the box, but the right length and good cane technique make a big difference in safety and results. An orientation and mobility specialist can help pick the length and teach how to use it, so professional guidance is recommended rather than required.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This is a rigid, non-folding long cane made of fiberglass, built for sweeping ahead of you to detect obstacles and changes in the walking surface. It has no handle grip, just a black elastic wrist strap about 11 inches long, and a metal glide tip that slides along the ground. The cane is off-white and weighs about 8 ounces, though weight changes a bit with length. It comes in 2-inch steps from 37 to 65 inches, so you pick the length that fits the person using it. Replacement tips are sold separately.

Getting it

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Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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$26.95

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$26.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Slip the wrist strap on and hold the shaft, with the cane measured to the right length for the user.
    2. Sweep the glide tip side to side along the ground as you walk.
  • With a guide
    1. Have an orientation and mobility (O&M) specialist help choose the length and show correct cane technique. Plan on one or more lessons.
    2. Check the glide tip now and then for wear and swap it when it gets worn down.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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