The Symbol Cane | What is a Symbol Cane and why should people living with sight loss use it?

[@lynnwalker9935]

Iv been looking all over regarding the symbol cane Thank you explained very simply how to use 1 That i understood ❤

[@calSwain8282]

Thanks for this got my symbol cane this morning really helping

[@ruinfox4108]

im partially sighted, and it was suggested that i get a symbol cane so people around me are aware of my eyesight. but im just worried that some folk wont care or know what it means, ive been hit by a car a few times, nothing serious but bumped a few times, one of the scariest experiences was when i did get bumped by a car the driver was furious at me name calling and everything, i tried explaining that im partially sighted but he didnt believe me because "if i was really partially sighted i wouldnt be out walking around", definitely put me off outdoors for a while after that. so i might pick one one.

[@magicinthemundane9527]

I’m so sorry ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cmsigns8042]

Loved it, I can't wait for more content!

[@Henshaws]

Yay! Thank you!

[@joesjustlivin3740]

I recently started using a symbol cane and am finding it super useful!

[@Henshaws]

That's great Joe, we know a lot of people find using a symbol cane very useful.

[@wowfood7105]

Tempted to get one just because I'm getting bored of people at work questioning why I'm seemingly not paying attention. Doesn't matter how many meetings I explain "I can't see what's being presented, and I can't read this tiny laptop screen" it still happens every bloody time.

[@danielledewitt1]

I use a long cane.

[@allaboutmycats454]

Unfortunately, I have found in my area, m o st. people are ignorant about white canes. Period. I was at my mailbox the other day, and this one lady never slows down, but there is a gentleman that always puts on his breaks, moves over, and puts lots of space between us.

[@amberfranklin4499]

I use a mixture of the symbol cand and the long cane

[@Henshaws]

Hi Amber, thanks for your comment. Yes, using a mixture of canes offers flexibility in different situations 👍

[@Henshaws]

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[@aminafzal3376]

👍👍

[@heathersimmons1996]

Your symbol cane looks a lot shorter than mine also my ID cane has a pink tip!

[@daniellevy1471]

I actually have a symbol cane myself

[@different-abled5332]

I don’t think the “symbol cane” is a very good idea. Tell people if you need help.