This is a "white cane", Joseph's is a little different though. I realized the term white cane can be confusing, so I will clarify. It is all white or white and red. Joseph has a white and red cane, it's called a cane but it more of a long stick, with a roller on the end, so it can be swung back and forth in front of the person using it. There are also support canes made all to look like white canes too. So when you see someone walking with a white or white & red cane (or stick if you will), it means they are legally blind- to fully blind. The cane swings out in front of them just a couple inches wider than shoulder width, so far people have understood when they've seen us around and moved out of the way when Joseph is out and about, using his white cane, which I appreciate.
** News flash** Joseph went walking today without Albert (trek pole) and just the white cane and he walked great!! Good balance, and walked really straight!! We will keep practicing.
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Ah, I see. :)
So, does the red and white cane mean legally blind and all white mean fully blind? Or do they both mean either?
Hey, it's been a while since I've been here, and it sounds like life is really full of changes and heartache and triumphs and work. I've remembered you in my prayers, and I'm glad to detect a note of determination and joy in your posts.
Heavenly Father loves you both very very much--hang in there and you'll eventually see that all things work together for good for them that love God!
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