Did you know that White Cane Safety Day is held on October 15 of each year? President Lyndon B. Johnson, along with Congress, signed a joint resolution in 1964 as a way to increase knowledge among Americans that the white cane is a tool used by the blind and visually impaired, and also a tool that helps them live more independently. We will be having our annual White Cane Awareness Day activities Wednesday October 22, 2008 from 11:30am to 1:3opm at New World Landing. Beginning at 11:3o, there will be informational booths from various organizations and agencies that serve the visually impaired. A complimentary lunch will be provided, and after the luncheon two special guests will cross Palafox Street blindfolded to raise awareness of White Cane Laws.
White Cane Law 316.1301
1. It is unlawful for any person, unless totally or paritally blind or otherwise incapacitated, while on any public street or highway, to carry in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is whilte in color or white tipped with red.
2. Whenever a pedestrian is crossing, or attempting to cross a public street or highway, guided by a guide dog or carrying in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is white in color or white tipped with red, the driver of every vehicle approaching the intersection or place where the pedestrian is attempting to cross shall bring his or her vehicle to a full stop before arriving at such intersectino or place of crossing and, before proceeding, shall take such precautions as may be necessary to avoid injuring such pedestrian. A person who is convicted of violation of this subsection is guilting of moving violation punishable as provided in Chapter 428.
For the entire White Cane Law, you can go to http://dbs.myflorida.com/laws/white_cane.php
If you would like to attend Independence for the Blind of West Florida's White Cane Awareness Day, please RSVP to Lindsay Pieler, Public Relations Specislist no later than October16. 477-2663
Have a great week!
Alicia Hefty
Monday, October 6, 2008
White Cane Awareness Day
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1 comment:
All of us as leagally or,
totally blind citizens,
nationwide must take a stand,
on the white cane law & have,
any & all police officers,
nation wide dismissed from,
the force if they do not,
make any arrest of a driver,
that breaks the whitecane,
law. This will not be tolorated.
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