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When it comes to helping children with visual impairments navigate the world safely and confidently, the right tools make all the difference. Pediatric mobility aids are designed specifically to meet the unique needs of young users. Among these aids, one stands out for its practicality and effectiveness: the pediatric belt cane. This tool is more than just a cane; it’s a bridge to independence, safety, and confidence for children learning to move through their environment.

We are delighted to announce that Safe Toddles has just received a new grant award from the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation—building on their support from last year for our Blind Baby Safe Mobility Curriculum project!

From the 1700s to the 1900s, blind children were often excluded from mobility training and safe exploration. This post traces the evolution of early intervention practices—from the first institutions for blind youth to the emergence of orientation and mobility education. Learn how early efforts, both groundbreaking and flawed, laid the groundwork for today’s innovations in independent movement for children born blind.