[nabs-l] A National Symbol of Blindness?

[Sophie Trist]

I definitely think the white cane with the red tip is a symbol of 
blindness. Not all blind people use canes, but I think it's fair 
to say that most do, and a symbol doesn't have to apply to every 
single person. If a sighted person is walking down the street and 
sees a white cane, he/she automatically thinks, "Blind person." 
That's what a symbol is--an image or object that makes one think 
of something else.
     In my opinion, the white cane symbolizes more than just a 
lack of vision. To blind people, it symbolizes independence. It 
symbolizes our freedom to, in the words of the NFB, live the life 
we want. The same could be said for things like braille and guide 
dogs.

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Karl Martin Adam via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
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Date sent: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 12:59:08 -0400
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I think there's something to the idea of it being a symbol.  It's
why the NFB has a "White Cane Fund" after all, and it's why the
Lions raise money by handing out little plastic canes (don't take
this as an endorsement of the latter).  Of course, many blind
people don't use canes, but there are plenty of Americans who
don't like apple pie too.

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Kirt via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
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Date sent: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:23:28 -0600
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Darian no, I don't see this as being particularly accurate??
There is no symbolic Way to represent all of, or even the
majority of blind people in America.
Best,
Kirt

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 On Jun 25, 2015, at 10:08 AM, Darian Smith via nabs-l
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 Hi all,
 I just wanted to throw something out there for the sake of
discussion.
 I saw a note in my inbox from a blind person about an event they
are taking part in. The event is not so important here as is
something he said in the note that got me thinking.
 The person suggested in his  note that the white cane  with
it??   black rubber grip and  red tip is a ??ational symbol
of blindness??
 In your view, is this accurate? inaccurate? is there a symbol?
multiple symbols?
 Thanks for humoring  me.
  Take care,
    Darian
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