World White Cane Day (Guiding the Blind)

World White Cane Day is a day celebrated annually on October 15th to raise awareness about the challenges and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired and to promote the use of the white cane as a tool for independence and mobility.

The day was first designated by the International Federation of the Blind in 1964 as a way to focus attention on the rights and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired and to promote the use of the white cane as a tool for independence and mobility. World White Cane Day is celebrated in countries around the world, with events and activities organized to raise awareness about the challenges and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired and to promote the use of the white cane as a tool for independence and mobility.

The day is an opportunity to recognize the progress that has been made in improving the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired and to renew efforts to ensure that they have the support and resources they need to lead full and independent lives.

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Oct 15 2023
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