@nolan Thank you for sharing!
"In the field of design, this is called “inclusive design” for a reason: It helps everyone."
I wanted to highlight this line. When we design anything from products to city services keeping in mind those with special needs, it creates more thoughtful designs that are easier for everyone.
And the point about things like canes being often aesthetically unpleasant shouldn't be overlooked - people everywhere prefer to surround themselves with attractive objects which goes a long way toward feeling at home with daily use items.