Balanced, Protected, and Informed O&M for Active Daily Living

A New Era in Mobility for Learners with an MVI/B the Pediatric Belt Cane, long cane instruction begins after a child demonstrates the ability to walk and grasp a cane, leaving a critical developmental window unsupported. Safe Toddles educational programming addresses this gap at every age. Our training focuses on assessment and teaching strategies for child wearing the Pediatric Belt Cane, the only mobility tool recognized as a walking solution.

Clinical Ophthalmology published an article called The Role of a Pediatric Belt Cane in Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment a pilot study that used smartphone videos from 11 children with clinical diagnosed CVI at baseline and 8-week follow-up while wearing a Pediatric Belt Cane. Belt Cane use was associated with improved gait speed, with supportive improvements in step length and foot-mobility. That's because bipedal ambulation (walking) is not possible without unaltere

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.