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The Long Cane Needs a Revolution — And It’s Here
Long cane tips—from rollers to discs—try to solve a real problem: swinging a cane on varied terrain isn’t easy. Yet, after 150 years, the technique remains the same. It’s time for true innovation, like the wearable Belt Cane, bringing effortless, hands-free mobility to every blind traveler.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Oct 20


Unlocking the Mystery: How White Canes Work
When vision can’t guide a child, touch can. The white cane extends that touch, offering safety, awareness, and freedom of movement. Discover how the Belt Cane adapts this essential mobility tool for the youngest learners.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Oct 17


How to Get a Pediatric Belt Cane Included in a Child’s IEP Under IDEA
Under IDEA, the Pediatric Belt Cane meets the definition an assistive technology device. When requested, schools must initiate and complete the formal IEP evaluation process to determine whether to mandate this assistive technology device and include assistive technology support and related services on the IEP.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Oct 14


🌟 White Cane Day Has New Meaning for the Youngest Explorers
White Cane Day has new meaning for children who are blind from birth. With the Pediatric Belt Cane and Rectangular AMD, even toddlers can now join the celebration — walking safely and independently using touch for balance, protection, and exploration.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Oct 13


🛝 Accessible Play Starts Here: The Pediatric Belt Cane Advantage
Playgrounds should be places of freedom, not frustration — especially for blind children. The Pediatric Belt Cane gives young blind kids the ability to explore, climb, swing, and slide with confidence by providing real-time tactile feedback about their environment. It’s not just a mobility tool — it’s the key to truly inclusive, independent play.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Oct 6


🧭 It’s Not Orientation, It’s Mobility: A Thought Experiment for Parents of Blind Children
Most people assume blind children don’t know where they are — but the real challenge isn’t orientation, it’s mobility. In this eye-opening thought experiment, you’ll discover how blind kids can confidently know their space, yet still need tools like the white cane to move safely. Try it yourself: close your eyes, navigate your home, and gain a deeper understanding of what your child truly experiences.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Sep 29


Empowering Independence: Chores for Children with Visual Impairments
Now that your blind child is moving confidently with the Pediatric Belt Cane, it’s the perfect time to start building independence at home. Learn how to teach age-appropriate chores through direct instruction, tactile routines, and daily practice—empowering your child to develop essential life skills one step at a time.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Sep 22


🧭 Navigating with Confidence: The Role of Pediatric Belt Canes in Empowering Children with Visual Impairments
Children begin learning to navigate their world from the moment they start moving. For children with blindness or mobility-related visual impairments, this process can be more complex — but no less vital.
Traditional mobility tools like long canes often aren’t introduced until school age, which can delay critical stages of physical and cognitive development. The Pediatric Belt Cane, however, provides the tactile input needed to safely begin independent movement as early as 1

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Sep 17


Why Does a Blind Child Need a White Cane Arc for Safety, and what is it?
The white cane arc is an essential tool for anyone with a mobility visual impairment or blindness (MVI/B). Yet, children with an MVI/B struggle to even hold the long cane much less sweep it back and forth with each step. Children can push a static white cane arc in front of them. The static white cane arc is when it is built into the device.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Sep 9


Blindness is a Sensory Disability, not an Intellectual Disability
Imagine a playground at recess: children darting, laughter ringing in spontaneous choreography. Now, enter a blind child who is wearing a...

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Aug 19


Empowering Children with Pediatric Belt Canes
When a child faces challenges with mobility or vision, the right tools can make all the difference. Pediatric walking aids are designed...

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Aug 16


Top Mobility Solutions for Children with Visual and Motor Impairments
When it comes to helping children with mobility challenges due to visual and motor impairments, finding the right tools can make all the difference.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Aug 5
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