Functional object - Object, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Child's white cane

Historical information

This shorter white cane for a child with detachable, rotating ball tip, is more than just a stick that is used to alert others that they are blind or an early warning signal that a pathway is blocked. A cane actually allows a child who is blind access to four major developmental areas that are impacted the most due to the disability. A cane is a developmental tool that is imperative in neuro-development, sensory development, physical development, social development and emotional development of a child.

Physical description

3 metal/plastic pieces joined together with an elasticized cord

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