For people who are blind or visually impaired, a white cane provides the confidence to navigate the world. It is not just a tool, but a symbol of freedom. But that independence […] ...

With the help of a dog named Orient and a lot of determination, Bill Irwin became the first blind person to complete the ...

In the minds of many sighted people, my white cane announces that I am missing something essential for being fully human. A young blind woman makes a similar point in the following passage ...

Around the world 39 million people—roughly one out of ... New York, and make cane-backed chairs in a program for the blind. Instead, with the aid of the college roommate who read textbooks ...

On May 10 and May 11, 2025, the Auburn Noon Lions will hold the annual White Cane Safety Days at the Fred Meyer Grocery Store ...

He co-­developed the ­WeWALK—a smart cane that detects objects above chest level and pairs with apps, such as Google Maps—to help the 250 million visually impaired and blind people worldwide ...