by Michael Mulligan | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog Posts
An ID/Symbol cane is a type of white cane used by people who are blind, visually impaired, or have low vision. ID canes are very similar to long white mobility canes but have a few key differences. Shorter length Thinner Lighter No handle grip Basic pencil cane tip...
by Michael Mulligan | Jan 11, 2022 | Blog Posts
What is a white cane? This is a question I get asked frequently as a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist. In one sense, it is a fairly simple answer, but in reality, what a white cane is, and how it can change the lives of people who are blind and visually...
by Michael Mulligan | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog Posts, News
The white cane may appear to be simply a long white stick that people use to find their way, but it is much more than that. The white cane is a symbol and tool of independence for people who are blind and visually impaired. Join us in our 5 part series where we will...
by Michael Mulligan | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog Posts
October is National Blindness Awareness month, and today, October 15th marks White Cane Safety Awareness Day. Today is a day we celebrate the achievements of people who are blind and visually impaired, throughout the nation, and all around the world. What is the white...
