[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "There%20is%20an%20organization%20that%20distributes%20canes%20for%20the%20blind.%20They%20say%20eligibility%20allows%20individuals%20to%20have%20a%20new%20cane%20every%20six%20months.%20I%20applied%20several%20months%20ago%20but%20never%20heard%20back.%20I%20since%20forgot%20the%20name%20of%20the%20organization%20issuing%20white%20canes%20for%20the%20blind.%20Whats%20the%20name%20of%20this%20organization%20and%20provide%20any%20contact%20information."
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "It sounds like the organization you\u2019re remembering is the **Free White Cane Program** run by the **National Federation of the Blind (NFB)**. They allow individuals to request a new cane every six months and distribute fiberglass straight white canes free of charge to blind or visually impaired persons in the U.S. ([search.211newyork.org](https://search.211newyork.org/search/b6030856-d42d-560a-b2ff-00538e13621c?entry=search_card&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Contact & Application Info for NFB\u2019s Free White Cane Program\n\nHere are the key details to reach them or request a cane:\n\n- **Name:** National Federation of the Blind \u2013 Free White Cane Program ([nfbtn.org](https://nfbtn.org/free-white-cane-program?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Address:** 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 ([nfbtn.org](https://nfbtn.org/free-white-cane-program?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Phone:** (410) 685-5653 ([search.211newyork.org](https://search.211newyork.org/search/b6030856-d42d-560a-b2ff-00538e13621c?entry=search_card&utm_source=openai))  \n- **Email:** freecane@nfb.org ([search.211newyork.org](https://search.211newyork.org/search/b6030856-d42d-560a-b2ff-00538e13621c?entry=search_card&utm_source=openai))  \n- **Website / Application:** You can apply online or download a paper application from their site. ([nfbtn.org](https://nfbtn.org/free-white-cane-program?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can check if your state has a more local organization to speed up the process. Do you mind telling me which state you\u2019re in?"
    }
]