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

In this edition of Henshaws Knowledge Village, Mark highlights the importance of using the Symbol Cane. This simple tool can be an invaluable asset for blind or visual impaired individuals to communicate to others, that they have poor vision or perhaps that they might need a little assistance.
Henshaws have highlighted the use of canes many times in our Knowledge Village. This video contains a short extract from an older video where Mark interviews Simon (Henshaws Rehab Officer), who has a visual impairment, about using his symbol cane.
Find out everything you need to know about the symbol cane in this video.
Let us know about your experiences using your symbol cane in the comments below.
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[@calfraser8282]

Thanks for this got my symbol cane this morning really helping

[@lynnwalker9935]

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

[@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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@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.

[@cmsigns8042]

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

[@Henshaws]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ThatArseGoat]

I’ve Been registered blind since birth and never used one but I’m going to London solo so I’ve decided to use one just to indicate I can’t see to hopefully get help getting around wish me luck

[@danielledewitt1]

I use a long cane.

[@aminafzal3376]

👍👍

[@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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[@daniellevy1471]

I actually have a symbol cane myself

[@heathersimmons1996]

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