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  • Image featuring a cane with a roller ball tip and text: Albinism Up Close. Choosing a tip for your mobility cane
    Blindness & Visual Impairment,  Low Vision Products

    Choosing a Tip for Your Mobility Cane

    October 3, 2022 /

    Choosing a tip for your mobility cane is a very personal task, but there are some guidelines that can help you make the decision. Here, I run through the various tips, their general uses, and some general guidelines to help you choose your next cane tip. Remember, I am absolutely no orientation & mobility expert. I am simple gathering all the information for you guys.

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    Blindness & Visual Impairment,  Low Vision Products,  Technology

    Choosing a White Cane: Style & Material

    October 12, 2020 /

    Today's mobility canes have so many options for materials, styles, tips, handles, and more. Choosing the one that is right for you is based on your preferences, experiences, and style. Here, I'll describe some of the different styles and materials of mobility cane that are available.

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  • a library features a graphic of a folded mobility cane and text: The white cane: History and Laws
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    The White Cane: History & Laws

    August 13, 2020 /

    The white cane has a long history, but laws regulating its use and safety are fairly recent and vary by state. Here I discuss that history, laws, and the types of canes that exist for blind and visually impaired people.

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