Success Stories
Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Early Intervention Professionals, and Families Share their Success Stories with their MVI/B Students the Pediatric Belt Cane
Geri Darko, O&M Specialist
Geri Darko, an O&M specialist talks about her Pediatric Belt Cane experiences between 2019 and 2025
Becky Hommer, O&M Specialist
Becky Hommer was an early adopter of Pediatric Belt Canes. She gave them to 2-, 3- and 4-year-old children with a mobility visual impairment or blindness.
Elga Joffee O&M Specialist
Elga Joffee O&M Specialist teacher and professor. She shares her first-hand belt cane experiences.
Mary Stap, O&M Specialist
Mary Stap, TVI, O&M, and early intervention describes her belt cane success with a child with Septo Optic Dysplasia and sensory challenges.
June Allison, O&M Specialist and mom
June knew immediately that the Pediatric Belt Cane would help two-year-old Caeden. He was born with cortical visual impairment and also has cerebral palsy.
Matias' mom
Kylie's son was born blind due to Leber Congenital Amaurosis. At first, they struggled to adopt all day belt cane. At 4-years-old he walks independently in his neighborhood.
Kennedi's mom
Kenedi was born blind and has always loved to go, go, go. Before the belt cane independence caused her bruises. In this video, she had been wearing the belt cane for two years.
Damien's mom
Damien is blind due to Norries and was provided with a gait trainer. He wasn't a fan of wearing his belt cane, at first. Now, he doesn't use a gait trainer instead he just wears his belt cane.
Madison's mom and dad
Madison's (32 months) mom and dad discuss their experiences with the Pediatric Belt Cane aka toddler cane.
Theresa Lehman, TVI
Theresa Lehman, teacher of learners with visual impairments discussed the benefits of the belt cane for a four-year-old student with cortical visual impairment.
Becky Hommer, O&M Specialist
Becky Hommer, orientation and mobility specialist, mom and grandma discuss the Belt Cane (aka toddler cane) for a two-year-old student born blind due to Midas Syndrome.
Debbie Organ, PT
Debbie Organ physical therapist to pediatric patients for over 35 years discusses the benefits of the Pediatric Belt Cane for a three-year-old multiply impaired student with cortical visual impairment.
Rosemary Williams, O&M Specialist
Rosemary Williams is a TVI/O&M specialist discusses the benefits of the Pediatric Belt Cane for a three-year-old multiply impaired student with cortical visual impairment.
Jaxon's mom and grandma: Part 2
Part 1: A candid family interview provides background and explains why they chose a Pediatric Belt Cane for two-year-old Jaxon.
Jaxon's mom and grandma: Part 1
Part 2: A family interview with Jaxon's mother and grandmother continues
Rosemary's CVI find (2018)
In brief - Rosemary CVI toy recommendation
-Rosemary Williams TVI/O&M and special education teacher shows off a few of her favorite finds for working with children with CVI.
Maddox's Mom and O&M Specialist
Maddox was born with a mobility visual impairment Edgar Vargas, O&M, Mindy Jones (mom) has used belt canes for 6 years.
Jazin's mom
Discover the incredible story of Jazin, a young boy navigating life with cerebral palsy and visual impairments. This life-changing device helps him safely explore his surroundings, avoid obstacles, and gain self-awareness—gait trainer or wheelchair, Jazin's progress phenomenal.
Emmatielis' mom
For Emmatielis, a young girl who is blind and lives with multiple disabilities, the Pediatric Belt Cane explores with joy and lights up every room she enters. Her mom says, “She can stand. She can walk. She feels secure. And you can see it in her smile.”
Oaklyn' dad
Oaklyn's father shares how the Pediatric Belt Cane became a game changer for his family. His one-year-old daughter with retinopathy of prematurity #ROP now walks alongside her twin sister, thanks to the belt cane.
Oliver's mom and dad
Witness the inspiring journey of 4-year-old Oliver, who was once told independent walking might never be possible. Diagnosed with Lowe’s Syndrome and visual impairments, Oliver began using the Pediatric Belt Cane 1 ½ years ago—and the transformation has been extraordinary!

Michelle and Andrew
"Our son Tom started using a Pediatric Belt Cane at 12 months, and it has been a game-changer for him. He is so much more confident and independent, and we feel so much better knowing that he can safely navigate his environment."
Crystal and Sean
"We were hesitant to introduce our daughter to a Belt Cane, but we are so glad we did. She is now exploring and learning on her own terms, and it's amazing to see how her confidence has grown."
Sharon and David
"Our son Marcus has used a Pediatric Belt Cane since he was 11 months old, and we have seen such a positive impact on his development. He is more aware of his surroundings and is able to navigate new environments with ease."