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This is a subject that gets heated in the O&M and visually impaired community, so in true Kristina fashion, I decided to address it head-on.
Here are some links to where you can find canes and other resources.
I got the American Foundation for the Blind mixed up with another resource, the National Federation for the Blind. The American Foundation for the Blind is a wonderful resource, especially for folks who are losing their vision later in life.
American Foundation for the Blind: www.afb.org.aspx
The Braille Institute offers great programs for visually impaired kids: www.brailleins...
The National Federation for the Blind free white cane program: nfb.org/free-c...
And for the Lions Club, contact the international office and ask how you can get connected to a local club that can help you get a cane. Disclaimer, I am a member of the Lions Club. Here's the link to their main website: www.lionsclubs....
I was unable to find the manufacturer who made Stubby, but here is the link to Maxiaids, which I highly recommend visiting for all things visually impairment related. Seriously, they have 56 pages of cane options. www.maxiaids.c...