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Mobility tools for children with visual impairments or blindness are tailored to their unique needs. Unlike adult devices, pediatric tools consider size, weight, and the developmental stage of the child. The Pediatric Belt Cane is a perfect example. It’s lightweight, easy to handle, and designed for 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.

The entire field of orientation and mobility (O&M) exists because of the dog guide and, later, the long cane. Both were developed in response to war. Dog guides emerged after World War I, and the long cane after World War II, to serve newly blinded veterans—adults who had walked confidently with vision for decades before losing it. As a result, the curriculum for teaching independent travel was designed around a very specific learner: a physically fit, cognitively intact adul