[NFBF-L] Happy White Cane day!

[Judith Hamilton]

What a great proclamation!!
Happy White Cane Day!
Judy Hamilron

On Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 9:27 AM Z'Leah Liburd via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

>  NATIONAL WHITE CANE DAY — OCTOBER 15th
>
>
> Not a symbol of limitation, but a statement of independence!
>
> Today, we celebrate the white cane and the freedom, confidence, and
> independence it represents. Every step tells a story of resilience,
> self-determination, and the right to navigate the world on our own terms.
>
> As a blind and low-vision community, we are more than the assumptions
> people make about us. We are leaders, students, professionals, advocates,
> creators, and changemakers. We are breaking barriers, challenging
> misconceptions, and proving that blindness does not define our potential.
>
> The white cane doesn’t mean we can’t. It means we can — independently,
> confidently, and proudly! ❤️
>
> Today and every day, let’s promote accessibility, respect, equal
> opportunities, and a world where blind and low-vision individuals can move
> freely without unnecessary barriers.
>
> Here’s to every cane tap, every barrier broken, and every step toward a
> more accessible world!
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>
>
> Z’Leah Liburd (She/her)
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> President, Florida Association of Blind Students
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> President, State Wide Chapter
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> touched - they must be felt with the heart." -*Helen Keller.*
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