Thanks, Michael!  This is great news to be shared!

Sheila, friend of eBlind! Outreach

In a message dated 11/18/2008 8:05:38 AM  [log in to unmask] writes:


> This is one awesome piece of technology.
> 
> An innovative new Assistive Technology called the eCane is anticipated in
> the market based on a patent that has just been announced. It uses a
> combination of old and new technologies to produce a smart cane for people
> who are blind, or deaf and blind (deafblind). It provides communications and
> navigation on numerous levels. Moreover the eCane is not limited by the
> restrictions that GPS units have by not being able to function indoors or
> near tall buildings.
> 
> See more at http://www.icdri.org/News/eCane.htm or click here:
 Click here: The eCane™







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