Can a child with a vision impairment use a cane?
Yes children can use a long cane to enable them to find their way around safely. This is something a Habilitation Officer can help with, Guide Dogs also offer a mobility training service.
Further information including a short video of how children can benefit from using a white cane can be found on the Guide Dogs website.
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