[Ct-nfb] FW: Blind Americans Equality Day

Thu Oct 10 22:56:32 UTC 2013

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Subject: Blind Americans Equality Day

Hello all:

Below my name is a press release we have released announcing 1) that
Governor Malloy has declared this Tuesday, October 15th to be Blind
Americans Equality Day (formerly White Cane Safety Day) and 2) that BESB is
sponsoring a White Cane event in West Hartford at Corbin's Corner on the
afternoon of October 15th.  Bellow the press release is the Proclamation
itself. Please share with anyone you would like.

Andrew Norton

Legislative Liaison

Department of Rehabilitation Servcies (DORS)

Board of Eduucation and Services for theBlind(BESB)

(860) 602-4078

Governor Malloy Declares October 15th

"Blind Americans Equality Day"

White Cane Safety Day Celebration

Tuesday, October 15, 4:30pm-7:00pm

West Hartford, CT

           Governor Malloy has proclaimed Tuesday, October 15th,, 2013, to
be Blind Americans Equality Day, a day on which we "celebrate and honor  the
past achievements and future potential of all of Connecticut's citizens with
blindness."  A national day of independence for blind people has been
celebrated since 1964 when Lyndon Johnson signed legislation authorizing the
President of the United States to proclaim October 15th to be White Cane
Awareness Day.

 "Connecticut's citizens who are blind or visually impaired contribute much
to our state," the Proclamation states.  "I, Dannel P. Malloy, Governor of
the state of Connecticut, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2013 as Blind
Americans Equality Day in the state of Connecticut," the Governor announced.

In addition, people are invited to observe the day by attending a special
White Cane Awareness Day celebration at the Old Navy store in West Hartford
(Corbin's Corner Shops - 1459 New Britain Ave) on Tuesday, October 15th ,
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm.  Connecticut youth with blindness and visual impairments
are spearheading the event with an afternoon of food, fun and community
awareness.  This free event, sponsored by the Bureau of Education and
Services for the Blind (BESB), a division of the Connecticut Department of
Rehabilitation Services (DORS), will focus on the achievements and
independence of people who are blind and visually impaired. 

Members of the public - young and old - are invited to stop by this
family-friendly event. There will be white cane activities, vision
impairment simulators, lessons in Braille and other demonstrations of the
tools people with blindness use to adapt to a sighted world.  Everyone can
enjoy a hands-on experience with the visible symbols of the independence and
freedom that are possible for blind people. 

The White Cane event in West Hartford is an opportunity to learn more about
the daily lives of people with blindness and show support for the ongoing
mission of total independence for everyone in Connecticut.

By His Excellency Dannel P. Malloy, Governor; 

A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Connecticut's citizens who are blind or visually impaired
contribute much to our state; and

WHEREAS, white canes and guide dogs have come to symbolize equal rights and
equal access for persons with blindness; and 

WHEREAS, they are also reminders of the many achievements and tremendous
potential of persons who are blind and of their willingness to live
independently and compete in the marketplace; and

WHEREAS, Connecticut state law secures the right of persons with blindness
to carry and use a white cane or be accompanied by a guide dog along our
streets and thoroughfares, in residential settings, on public
transportation, in public accommodations and in the workplace; and

WHEREAS, our law also requires that motorists exercise appropriate caution
when approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog; and

WHEREAS, October 15th has been known as White Cane Safety Day across the
United States since it was declared by Congress and the President in 1964;
and

WHEREAS, Connecticut law further encourages employers, in both the public
and private sector, to explore and utilize the skills and potential of
Connecticut's citizens who are blind, to recognize their capabilities and to
respect their worth as individuals; now

THEREFORE, to celebrate and honor the past achievements and future potential
of all of Connecticut's citizens with blindness, I, Dannel P. Malloy,
Governor of the state of Connecticut, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2013 as

Blind americans Equality day

in the State of Connecticut.

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