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Orientation aids and canes for the blind

These include canes for the blind, electronic orientation aids, acoustic, tactile and visual orientation aids.

These assistive products facilitate the navigation and orientation of people with visual or hearing impairments, for example, by supporting the perception of obstacles.

canes for the blind / white long canes / touch canes

Symbol image, cane for the blind

Blind canes, also called white long canes or tactile canes, are the most important mobility aids for blind people. They enable them to orient themselves when they are on foot. Show more

Acoustic, tactile, visual and electronic orientation aids

Symbol image, acoustic orientation aid

These include, for example, tone generators, navigation systems, color guidance systems and markers. Show more

Tactile maps and compasses

Symbol image, acoustic compass

Compasses provide information on the cardinal directions north, east, south and west. Tactile maps provide guidance by feeling the map material. Show more

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