[Cabs-talk] Presidential Proclamation for White Cane Safety Day

[Darian Smith]

Hi Justin,
 I was  able to find  the presser on  the website ( I used google).
 http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Presidential-Proclamation-White-Cane-Safety-Day-2009/


Hope this helps,
  Darian

On 10/15/09, Justin Harford <jharford at calmail.berkeley.edu> wrote:
> Is this available on the whitehouse.gov website?
>
> I was just there and couldn't find it with a cursory investigation.
>
> Justin Harford
> On Oct 15, 2009, at 7:43 PM, Danielsen, Chris (by way of David Andrews
> <dandrews at visi.com>) wrote:
>
>>
>> Dear Fellow Federationists:
>>
>>
>> Below is the text of this year’s White Cane Safety Day proclamation
>> issued by President Obama.  As you will read, the proclamation
>> highlights the importance of Braille literacy.  It is clear that our
>> advocacy on this issue is having an impact on policy makers at the
>> highest levels of our government.  We continue to accomplish great
>> things for blind Americans.  Happy White Cane Safety Day!
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely:
>>
>>
>>
>> Chris Danielsen etc.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> White Cane Safety Day, 2009
>>
>>
>>
>> By the President of the United States of America
>>
>>
>>
>> A Proclamation
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> All Americans deserve the freedom to participate in every aspect of
>> our society and pursue their full measure of happiness.  For blind
>> Americans, the white cane is a potent symbol of that freedom
>> affording them greater independence and mobility.  Today, we renew
>> our commitment to provide full inclusion and equal opportunities for
>> those among us who are blind or have low vision.  As Americans, we
>> must nurture a society that values the unique abilities and
>> individual contributions of all its people.
>>
>>
>>
>> Individuals who are blind or have low vision are less constrained
>> and better integrated in our country than ever before, but much work
>> remains to ensure they have the opportunity to reach their full
>> potential.  My Administration is committed to securing full and
>> equal access to education and employment for blind Americans and all
>> those with disabilities.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
>> substantially increased funding for the Individuals with
>> Disabilities Education Act, as well as vocational rehabilitation
>> services, including job training, education, and placement.
>>
>>
>>
>> For Americans who are blind or have low vision, a white cane is just
>> one of a wide range of tools that sustain independence and
>> productivity.  In recent years, refreshable Braille displays and
>> speech synthesis devices have given these individuals access to the
>> Internet, unlocking a new frontier of limitless possibility.  As we
>> encourage the development of new assistive technologies, we must
>> also improve access to existing tools.  The Braille code has opened
>> a doorway to literacy for countless individuals, but far too many
>> blind children in our country are not learning to read it.  By
>> improving Braille literacy, we will secure a brighter future for
>> these young Americans.
>>
>>
>>
>> In the 45 years since White Cane Safety Day was first proclaimed by
>> President Lyndon Johnson, Americans who are blind or have low vision
>> have achieved substantial progress.  As leaders in government and
>> business, academics, and the arts, they have made remarkable
>> contributions to our Nation, proving that sight is no requisite for
>> success.  We will continue to strive for a more just and equitable
>> Nation that celebrates diversity in all its forms and promotes the
>> full inclusion of all individuals in our communities.
>>
>>
>>
>> By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964, (Public Law 88-628,
>> as amended), the Congress designated October 15 of each year as
>> White Cane Safety Day to recognize the contributions of Americans
>> who are blind or have low vision.
>>
>> NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
>> America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution
>> and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2009,
>> as White Cane Safety Day.  I call upon all Americans to observe this
>> day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
>>
>>
>>
>> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day
>> of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the
>> Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
>> thirty-fourth.
>>
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