Legally Blonde & Blind
Legally Blonde & Blind
Marissa Nissley
20. White Canes in the Wild
26 minutes Posted Sep 1, 2022 at 4:00 am.
Updates!
What are white canes?
Why are people, especially those with albinism, reluctant to use white canes?
Why did I decide to start using a cane?
How do people interact with cane users?
 Cane Training Tips!
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White canes in the albinism community can be rather controversial. Some view them as a useful tool for navigation while others feel they are “overkill” for people with significant residual vision. After years of resistance, I share why I decided to use a white cane and how I find it beneficial when traveling independently. “White Canes in the Wild” debunks common misconceptions and shares tips for cane training!
“I think viewing canes as a tool in the toolbox rather than a sign of defeat would do our community a lot of good.”
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Key Points:
Resources:
https://nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program
https://www.enhancedvision.com/low-vision-info/should-you-be-using-a-white-cane.html
https://lighthouseguild.org/the-white-cane-symbolizes-self-reliance-and-accomplishment/#:~:text=Despite%20technological%20advances%2C%20the%20white,to%20travel%20independently%20and%20safely
https://www.letsenvision.com/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-white-cane
Cane Training on my Own Terms
https://lhblind.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-white-canes/
https://wecapable.com/blind-cane-tip-types/
https://wecapable.com/blind-cane-tip-types/
https://www.acb.org/whitecane
https://brailleinstitute.org/white-cane-day
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