The WeWALK Smart Cane 2 is available for eligible participants through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia! If you are unsure whether your plan covers assistive technology like WeWALK, our team can help explain the process and answer your questions Fill out the form below to reach out to us!
For blind and low vision adults, a tree branch that is lower than expected, or a stop sign can be a challenge in everyday life. However, the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 is changing how these everyday moments are navigated, by adding a layer of real-time information that a traditional cane cannot provide!
Some gifts genuinely change life. What DJ Ardi’s friends gave him for his 50th birthday falls firmly into the unforgettable gifts category, and we are happy to be a part of it! As a blind DJ who speaks through music on stage, Ardi has the coolest birthday party, and his friends saw a milestone birthday as the perfect moment to give him something that would make a difference: the WeWALK Smart Cane 2!
For Jenny Dawson, a 63-year-old from Perth, Australia, mobility is second nature. Having used a traditional cane for over 40 years, she describes herself as a “very proud older lady who is very independent”. Living as part of a totally independent blind couple with her husband, Jenny has raised two sons and considers herself to be on the high end of mobility independence. Whether using public transport or taxis, she is highly skilled at navigating her community.
Moh Jetha, a London-based retiree with a background in hotel financing and property management as well as a chocolate shop owner, recently faced a significant shift in his life after losing most of his vision within a few months. However, since adopting the WeWALK Smart Cane 2, he describes the experience as a complete “life-changer”.
The new update that takes the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 experience to the next level is live! So what does this update have in store for you?
“WeWALK doesn’t just detect obstacles—it offers so much more. If this is where we are today, thinking about where it could evolve tomorrow is truly exciting.” These words belong to Ayşenur Otlu, a 24-year-old Translation and Interpreting student. She shared her journey to independence—from Balıkesir to Istanbul, Erzurum, and Bandırma—and how meeting WeWALK transformed her life.
Christopher Clarke is a veteran living in Lexington, Kentucky. After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2021, his vision was affected by optic nerve damage during his treatment. While this transition was a significant learning experience, Chris maintains a grounded perspective, stating, “life is good and everything’s okay”.
We recently spoke with Mike Wright, a totally blind and fairly confident traveler who has integrated the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 into his active lifestyle.
Some dads are the type who always know the way. Not just the route; the pace, the confidence, the quiet assurance that wherever they’re headed, they’ll figure it out. That energy doesn’t come from having all the answers. It comes from never stopping. Visual impairment changes some things. It doesn’t have to change that.
