[NFB-Idaho] Upcoming White Cane Seminar

[Susan Bradley]

From Dana Ard, President
National Federation of the Blind of Idaho

Our Idaho White Cane Seminar is coming up fast. It is Tuesday at 3:30 Mountain Time, 2:30 pacific time. The flier with attached link is pasted below. This event should be very informative for all. I know that our Idaho presenter, Eric Petterson has done extensive research on our revised law. Please be sure that chapter members and friends know about this event. The event is appropriate for everyone, not just blind people, so invite family, friends, and representatives from agencies who deal with traffic, law enforcement, independent living etc. Please call or email with questions.

National Federation of the Blind of Idaho
Dana Ard, President
1320 E. Washington
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 345-3906
Pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com
In celebration of October’s Blind Equality Achievement Month, the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho is inviting you to a one-hour informational seminar on Idaho’s white cane law. This law was amended in 2019 to include all persons with disabilities.  This seminar entitled “Idaho’s White Cane Law: Guaranteeing Freedom and Access for Idahoans Who Are Blind or Disabled”, will be held on Zoom, Tuesday, October 11, from 3:30 P— 4:30 Mountain Time.

Featured speakers include Mark Maurer, General Counsel (retired) and President Emeritus National Federation of the Blind, Eric Petterson, Disability Advocate, retired Attorney and lifetime member of the NFB of Idaho, as well as other members of the NFB Idaho affiliate. Topics will include a brief history of the white cane law, provisions of the law for pedestrians and drivers, 2019 changes to the law, and legislation regarding service animals. There will be time for questions and discussion. This seminar is open to anyone. If you would like to attend, please send an email request to pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>, and a zoom link will be sent to you.

The National Federation of the Blind of Idaho looks forward to seeing you at this informative event.

Dana Ard, President
National Federation of the Blind of Idaho

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Meeting ID: 207 741 5267

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