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Understanding the Statistics: How Many People Use a White Cane?

While the image of a white cane is often used to represent blindness, only an estimated 2 to 8 percent of people with a visual impairment actually use one. This statistic challenges the widespread assumption that the white cane is the universal and exclusive symbol for all blind or visually impaired individuals. The reasons for this surprising reality are rooted in the diversity of visual impairments, personal preferences, and the existence of other mobility tools.