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2. White cane - Wikipedia

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   A long cane, the primary mobility tool for the visually impaired. A white cane is a device used by many people who are blind or visually impaired.A white cane primarily allows its user to scan their surroundings for obstacles or orientation marks, but is also helpful for onlookers in identifying the user as blind or visually impaired and taking appropriate care.

3. Hoople (mobility aid) - Wikipedia

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   A Hoople is a hoop-shaped mobility aid used by some blind and visually impaired people, and was designed to help them navigate their way over rough terrain or in a rural environment. It performs a similar role to a white cane , but is designed for use in conditions where using a white cane can be difficult, for example, in snow or on sand.

4. Assistive cane - Wikipedia

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   White cane: specifically designed for assisting the visually impaired, these are longer and thinner and allow the user to "feel" the path ahead. They also alert others, such as motorists, that the user is blind and should be regarded with caution. In the UK, red banding on a white cane indicates a deaf-blind user. [5]

5. The best canes for 2025, according to mobility experts - AOL

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   If the user is on the shorter side, this cane should be on your shortlist. It can be used left- or right-handed, and reviewers are happy with its relatively heavy weight of 1.6 pounds.

6. 'Use your courage,' visually challenged advocate urges on ...

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7. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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   A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [1]These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on foot.