[Nfbf-l] White Cane Awareness Event @ the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind

[carolyn lapp]

The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind invites you to our White Cane Awareness Event on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Join us on our walk (sighted individuals may put on sleep shades), raising awareness of the White Cane Law.
Vest with the message “Stop for pedestrians with White Canes and Guide Dogs” will be available for participants. All participants traveling on Palm Tran Connections will be given tickets to cover there transportation expenses. The Village of Palm Springs Police will be present to make sure everyone gets across the streets safely. 
Local organizations will also be joining our walk and distributing literature about their programs. You will also get a chance to check out the new Palm Tran bus. There will be food, raffles and information about the White Cane Law. 
The event will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind:
2315 S. Congress Avenue
Palm Springs, FL 33406
RSVP by calling 561-642-0005. 
You will also want to join the Braille Club on Monday, October 15th from 10:30 AM-Noon as they advocate and walk for blind and visually-impaired pedestrians. The walk will start at John Smith Subs at 3929 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.
Together we can make our streets safer and educate the public about the White Cane Law!