White Cane Types

If you're wondering whether a white mobility cane might be just the right thing to help you move around more safely and independently, you might be wondering how to find one that's best for you, because not all white canes are the same.

White canes are built to give you feedback about the surface you're on by helping you feel vibrations and hear changes in sounds. But different canes have different features, and they all have pros and cons depending on where you're going and what you're doing.

Working with your orientation and mobility specialist, otherwise known as an O&M specialist, is the best way to find out what works for you. And your O&M specialist might even recommend more than one cane to use for different trips.

Let's take a look at the different styles of white canes and the different tips available that glide, tap, or roll along the ground to help you get where you want to go.

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