Day of awareness for visually impaired
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WBAY, Wisconsin USA
Monday, October 15, 2007
Day of awareness for visually impaired
By Associated Press
- October 15, 2007 8:05 AM ET
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) - This day is set aside each year to raise awareness of the
rights of the blind and visually impaired.
White Cane Safety Day began in 1964 by an act of Congress. The white cane with
the red band at the bottom is commonly accepted as a symbol of blindness.
Shirley Schmid of Oshkosh says she and other members of the Visually Impaired
Persons support group have decided to carry their canes more often to try to
draw attention to the rights of visually impaired people.
Those carrying white canes always have the right of way when crossing a street
and in public places.
Schmid says navigating the streets can be difficult in a fast-paced
environment. From cell phone distractions to coasting through stop signs,
today's a reminder that the visually impaired have the right to walk the street
safely.
Information from: Oshkosh Northwestern, http://www.thenorthwestern.com
http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=7213321
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