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How can we teach the world about how the white cane helps blind people
live the lives we want? Does the general public know that the white cane
not only identifies that a person is blind, but also tells us about the
surrounding environmentsteps, curbs, poles, doorwaysinformation
necessary for safe and independent travel?<br>
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The National Federation of the Blind will be celebrating White Cane
Awareness Day this year on October 15. This day is an opportunity to
share what it means to be an active and independent blind person and
break down misconceptions about blindness.<br>
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More than just a safety instrument, the white cane is a tool for freedom
and self-determination. It has become one of the symbols of a blind
person's ability to come and go on his or her own. The white cane helps
the user fully express skills and talents, mobility, and
independence. It also allows a sighted person to recognize that the
user is blind. <br>
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We encourage each member and state affiliate to join the celebration of
White Cane Awareness Day by engaging the wider community and sharing how
the white cane gives the gift of independence. We will be posting some
suggestions for things you can do, including sample language for your
affiliate’s website, sample tweets, and a short educational video.<br>
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If you have any suggestions or would like more information about ways
that you can participate in White Cane Awareness Day, please contact
<a href="mailto:communicationsteam@nfb.org">communicationsteam@nfb.org</a>
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Anna W. Adler<br>
Outreach Coordinator<br>
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
(410) 659-9314, extension 2282| AAdler@nfb.org<br>
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The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every
day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. <br>
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