White Cane Safety Day

White cane safety day is annually observed on 15 October in the United States as a national observance. It is celebrated to honour the achievements of people who are visually impaired or blind.

White Cane Safety Day

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Blind Americans Equality Day

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The white cane doesn't just symbolizes the blindness; it is also seen as a supportive tool of independence. This independence is celebrated all around the country.

The day is also known as the Blind Americans Equality Day which was named by the former President Barack Obama.

White Cane Safety Day: Quick Glance

Also Known As

Blind Americans Equality Day

Significance

Promotes the blind people's right of equality

Event Type

(Indian, Religious/Historic/Astrological)

Observed By

Americans

Observations

Award functions to honor blind people

Celebrations

Celebrates the achievements of blind or visually impaired people

Date

15 October

White Cane Safety Day in Various Years

15 October 2020, 15 October2021

Occurrence

Annual

Date of White Cane Safety Day Observance

15th day of October month.

History of White Cane Safety Day

On 6 October 1964 US Congress to took joint resolution, authorising the US President to proclaim 15th of October as the white cane safety day.

The day was first signed and proclaimed by the president Lyndon B Johnson.

White Cane Safety Day Celebration

The day celebrates the success stories achievements and abilities of these special people in the sighted world.

Why is White Cane Safety Day Celebrated?

It awares people that these people can also work independently and can contribute to the societies and communities.

Significance of White Cane Safety Day

The white cane day comes as an opportunity to work on the mission of educating the world about various aspects of the lives of visually impaired and blind people.