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Balanced, Protected, and Informed O&M for Active Daily Living
Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken


Freedom to Explore: Supporting Children with a Mobility Visual Impairment/blind
Freedom means having room to move. Learn how the Pediatric Belt Cane gives blind children the touch information they need for safe, independent mobility.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Jun 23


When Blindness Is Mistaken for “Behavior”: Why Blind Children With Intellectual Disabilities Need More Touch Feedback, Not Less
Maddox began using the Belt Cane at age 2. This short shows his progression toward independent mobility, including walking confidently through familiar environments, navigating school routines, and getting on and off the school bus—even in snowy conditions. Despite intellectual delays, he demonstrates strong spatial understanding and real-world independence through consistent tactile feedback and early mobility support.

Grace Ambrose-Zaken
May 9
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