cane
n. an aid for sitting, standing, or mobility for people with visual impairment or other disabilities. Canes for individuals with neuromuscular disabilities, often called orthopedic canes, are usually sturdy shafts of solid wood or metal designed for weight bearing, with a curved or horizontal handle at the top, a rubber tip at the bottom, and sometimes three or four feet. Canes for individuals with visual impairment generally are slimmer, lighter, longer, made of metal, and used for orientation. See orientation and mobility training.