Texas Public Radio

Here’s how Texas’ 11,000-plus blind or low-vision students train to get around safely

First developed in the mid-20th century, the field of orientation and mobility teaches people with visual impairments ...
Coeur d'Alene Press

How to effectively use a cane every day

Looking to use a cane effectively? Explore tips for enhanced mobility and comfort. Start your journey to increased freedom ...
News4Jax

White Cane Awareness: A way to help blind individuals who use the tool for safe movement and independence

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Donna Deegan was at City Hall Thursday to help bring awareness to White Cane Awareness Day, which is typically celebrated on Oct. 15 and is designed to make roads and ...
Yahoo Finance

Leader Dogs for the Blind Offers Their Free Programs in Spanish to U.S. and Canadian Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired

One of Leader Dog's many Orientation & Mobility clients learns how to safely navigate stairs using a white cane on Leader Dog's campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan. All of Leader Dog's services, ...
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What is an ID cane?

Recently I was told a story of a guy who was getting harassed by some people because he didn’t’ appear to be using his blind ...
The Gazette

Protesters criticize changes to Iowa Department for the Blind training program

Roughly 30 people marched otuside the Iowa Department for the Blind building in Des Moines Tuesday to protest the changes ...
Daily Herald

Oldest VA Blind Center, white cane perfecter, to celebrate 75th Anniversary

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital is proud to announce the 75th anniversary of its Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC), the oldest VA treatment facility for visually impaired Veterans and perfecter of the ...