Canes Across America: Free White Canes

Empowering people who are blind or Low Vision.

Aftersight believes that everyone who is blind or has low-vision should have the tools needed to live independent lives. That’s why we are providing free canes to those that qualify.

Apply for a cane

A white cane is basically like your eyes.

-Evan Starnes

Qualifications

You are blind or has low vision, or requesting this cane on behalf of someone who is blind or has low vision.
You live in the United States of America.
You haven’t requested a cane from Aftersight in at least 1 year.

About Aftersight

Aftersight (formerly AINC) aims connect individuals who are blind or have low vision with audio information and essential tools and services needed to live independent lives.

Learn more about Aftersight

Apply for a cane

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) offers Personal Adjustment Training. They have online how-to videos as well as in-person one-on-one training in the Denver Metro area. Learn more about DVR Personal Adjustment training.

Ensight Skills Center offers instruction on orientation and mobility. Learn more about Ensight’s O&M training.

Cane size typically depends on your height and how fast you are. If you tend to walk fast, measure from the ground to your nose. If you tend to walk slow, measure from the ground to your sternum. If you are in between, measure from the ground to your chin.

Gift a cane

We are also accepting donations to help us fund this project!

$125 provides a cane for one person.
To donate a used cane, drop them off at 1805 Highway 42, Suite #220, Louisville, CO, during our business hours (M-F 9-5)

Donate

FAQs

It is impossible to know since this project has never been done before. Last year Penn Street personally distributed 12 canes from her personal funds. The National Federation of the Blind states in 2016 Colorado had 107,700 residents living with blindness.

The majority of the money will purchase white canes. However, if a blind person needs a talking watch, braille labeler, or other devices that cost less than $100.00 they will be considered.