Colour and Fashion: Evolution of the Mobility Cane

Borkowski, Ewa

doi:10.21307/ijom-2009-006

Abstract

A review of the history of the long cane and its evolution into a mobility aid for the 21st Century. The long cane maintains its primary function as a tool for people with vision impairment to move around the environment safely and efficiently. However, the long cane can also be customised to suit personal needs and preferences, including the choice of colour.

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