The wisconsin council of the blind visually impaired is proud and privileged to be able to provide white canes to help blind and or visually impaired residents of wisconsin empower themselves.
Free white cane for the blind.
Or i am making this request on behalf of a child under the age of eighteen who is blind or visually impaired and the cane is for his her personal use.
A white cane is a device used by many people who are blind or visually impaired a white cane primarily allows its user to scan their surroundings for obstacles or orientation marks but is also helpful for onlookers in identifying the user as blind or visually impaired and taking appropriate care.
Where to get a white cane.
Aluminum mobility folding white cane for vision impaired and blind people folds down 6 sections 130cm 51 2inch black handle 4 5 out of 5 stars 197.
The council provides free white canes to any wisconsin resident who is blind or visually impaired through the white cane program.
Completed applications should be mailed to.
Please mail completed application to.
You can order online by submitting an application on the free white cane program webpage.
Free white cane program national federation of the blind 200 east wells street at jernigan.
This cane is for my personal use.
By requesting this white cane i acknowledge that.
A person with a visual impairment may use a white cane to better survey their surroundings making note of potential obstacles or hazards.
Get it as soon as fri sep 11.
69by requesting this white cane i acknowledge that.
Using a white cane doesn t just benefit the blind though.
Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.
It is more than six months since a previous white cane request.
Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.
Any wisconsin resident who is blind or visually impaired in need of a new white cane is eligible for one free cane every 24 months.
The program does not receive any publicly funded money.
If you prefer to apply by mail complete and print the accessible pdf application found here.
It is also useful for sighted onlookers who gain awareness that someone blind.
The white cane gives blind people the ability to achieve a full and independent life allowing us to travel freely and safely.
All canes are provided through generous donations from individuals.
I am blind or visually impaired and this cane is for my personal use.
It must be more than six months since your previous request for a white cane.
Ordering a free white cane.
7 section aluminum blind cane reflective white and red folding walking stick for blind people 155cm 61 inch black handle 4 5 out of 5 stars 6 25 00 25.
I am blind or visually impaired.