[dbaust] Ultra Cane

From: "claire tellefson" <desktalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "deafblind freelist" <dbaust@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:32:29 +1000
The UltraCane has a vibration built into the handle to indicate whether 
obstacles are in front or at head height.  The rate of vibration tells you how 
far away.

There are two ranges of detection 4.0 metres or 2 metres to the front.

The Ultra can works as a normal white cane and the vibration can be turned on 
or off. There are nine different lengths with various styles of cane tips.

UltraCane tips can be -

A The Rolling Ball, a large 5 cm diameter sphere, with encased roller bearing. 
Ideal for the constant contact technique.

B The Pencil Tip moulded from long wearing nylon.

or the C Roller Tip, a marshmallow style tip with encased roller bearing. This 
tip can rotate in the same axis as the shaft of the cane.

 Visit the website to see photos of Ultracane.   
http://www.opteksystems.com.au/ultracane.htm

It is sold by Optek in Sydney
The Ultracane will be at the Texpo for you to try
 

 



 

 

 

These Two images provided by the Guide Dogs Queensland organisation illustrate 
the confidence of UltraCane users, and show two UltraCane users on their 
lessons with Orientation and Mobility instructors travelling safely and 
gracefully in a busy Australian city environment. The additional feedback from 
the UltraCane enhancing their long cane and orientation skills. UltraCane users 
travel in a more relaxed manner, not having to constantly contact obstacles in 
their path,  and in the secure knowledge that they will be aware of and 
protected from overhead objects.

 

 

The UltraCane is supplied with a convenient carry case which holds the 
UltraCane when it is folded down, and also is supplied with four AA batteries. 
Only two of the batteries are required to power the UltraCane, but it is 
recommended that a spare set is always carried so that users are never without 
the benefits of the UltraCane because of a flat battery. The AA batteries are 
standard batteries, which is convenient as they can be purchased  locally. 
Fitting the batteries is simple and can be carried out by users in a few 
moments.



Also for qualified Orientation and Mobility Instructors there is an UltraCane 
Instructors Kit available. The kit consists of two UltraCane carry bags, one 
UltraCane handle (which can be attached to) five different length canes. The 
Kit enables instructors to inexpensively train multiple clients of different 
physiques, stride length and heights.





http://www.opteksystems.com.au/ultracane.htm

Claire Tellefson
Co-ordinator Ablelink
Level 3, Ross House
247 Flinders Lane, 3000
Phone:  Voice  9654 7133
Phone:  TTY  9639 7900
Phone: Braille TTY  9654 8544
Fax: 9654 8544
claire.tellefson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.ableaustralia.org.au
[dbaust] Ultra Cane

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