Types of Canes for the Visually Impaired
| Cane Type | Description | Purpose/Usage |
|---|---|---|
| White and Red Striped Cane ⬜️⬜️🟥⬜️🟥⬜️ | For individuals who are both deaf and blind | Indicates the user is both deaf and blind |
| White Cane ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ | For individuals who are completely blind with no vision | Indicates the user has no vision |
| White Cane with a Red Bottom ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️🟥 | For individuals who have some usable vision | Indicates the user has low vision |
| Guide Cane 🦯 | A shorter cane used to detect immediate obstacles | Held diagonally across the body to find obstacles like curbs and steps |
| Symbol Cane | A smaller white cane for people with low but useful vision | Held in front to signal that the user is partially sighted, useful in busy locations |
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