White Cane Safety Day White Cane Safety Day in the U.S. was first officially recognized in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson. This day is commemorated annually with a presidential proclamation. While sticks and canes […]
October 15: White Cane Safety Day Posted on September 30, 2021 - 4:31 pm by Admin Editor’s note: This post is the first in a series that VisionAware will offer during October to celebrate White Cane Safety Day, now called Blind Americans Equality Day. In this series we will […]
Equipping People With Canes—Providing Independence Around the World Posted on February 23, 2024 - 2:53 pm by James Boehm Imagine trying to cross the street as a person who is blind without a cane! Think of the places you have recently traveled. Maybe you went to school, work, church, […]
First Day Jitters: Four Stories of Transition (Elementary, Middle, High, College) It can certainly feel daunting when your child or teen who is blind or low vision is transitioning to their next season of education (elementary, middle, high school, or college)! […]
Low Vision: Accepting the White Cane and Use of Protective Techniques Posted on February 1, 2023 - 9:56 am by Hecmarie Tosado Rivera People with low vision sometimes have trouble accepting their need to use the long white cane. Orientation and Mobility Specialists (O&Ms) are in charge of teaching skills to their students, […]