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The Slik-Stik Walking Stick

By McCarty, Michael; Fred's Head from APH,
Publication Date: March 23, 2009

Article describes a cane with added features for safety and convenience. The Slik-Stik Walking Stick from British Ventus Innovative Products is housed with LED lights shining in two directions, ahead and down, to prevent the user from stumbling over unseen obstacles. It also has a built in magnet for picking up items, a wrist strap, and a rubberized hand grip with a non slip coating. The cane has a height-adjustable stem and folds up for easy storage. More information about the Slik-Stik can be found at http://www.tclproducts.co.uk/slik-stik%20home.html.
Published by: American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.   (Website:http://www.aph.org/)

Link to text: http://www.fredshead.info/2009/03/slik-stik-walking-stick.html

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