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In the latest episode of the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit (OIS) Podcast, Creating an Easier-to-Navigate World for Children, Safe Toddles President and CEO Grace Ambrose-Zaken, Ph.D., joins host Robert Rothman to discuss her groundbreaking work developing the Pediatric Belt Cane—a first-of-its-kind mobility device that’s changing what’s possible for blind and visually impaired children.

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.

When a child is born blind, parents look to pediatric ophthalmologists for answers—but who provides the tools for safe, independent walking? With new research showing the benefits of the Pediatric Belt Cane, it’s time to rethink early mobility and who should be prescribing it.