White Cane Techniques

- [Narrator] Once you've decided to get a white cane and you're ready to learn how to use it, your first step is to find an orientation and mobility or O and M instructor to work with.

Your O and M will help you learn the best way to hold your cane, how to travel with it, how to use it to check for obstacles, and much more. If you need help finding an O and M instructor, be sure to contact a Hadley learning expert.

In the meantime, let's take a look at the four basic white cane techniques, the diagonal technique, two-point touch, constant contact, and using an ID cane. The diagonal technique is a way to hold your cane in front of you diagonally to help you avoid bumping into obstacles you might not expect.

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