White Cane

A lightweight, typically white or white-with-red-tip cane used by blind and visually impaired individuals as a mobility aid for detecting obstacles, changes in terrain, and environmental features while walking. The white cane serves dual purposes: as a practical tool for probing the path ahead through sweeping or tapping techniques, and as a universally recognized symbol that signals to others that the user has a visual impairment. Proper use of a white cane is taught through formal orientation and mobility training.