White Cane March set for tomorrow in Honolulu

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Honolulu Advertiser, Hawaii
Thursday, October 11, 2007

White Cane March set for tomorrow in Honolulu

By Advertiser Staff

Updated at 11:31 a.m., Thursday, October 11, 2007 

More than 200 blind and visually impaired individuals are expected to take part 
in tomorrow's annual White Cane March through downtown Honolulu. 
This event serves as a reminder to motorists about the importance of being on 
the alert for pedestrians who are blind and visually impaired. The walk is part 
of "White Cane Safety Awareness Day," a national event first observed in 
October 1964.

Hawai'i Department of Human Services Director Lillian Koller said in a news 
release: "With this march, DHS aims to heighten public awareness about the 
significance of the white cane as an instrument of safety and independence." 

Koller said, "We, of course, want motorists to respect the rights of all 
pedestrians." She added, "but we ask that they take extra precautions when 
driving near persons using their white canes."

Walkers will start their march at 10 a.m. from the Hawaii State Capitol 
flagpole on Beretania Street. They will then cross Punchbowl Street, turn right 
on Alapa'i Street, right on South King Street, right on Alakea Street, right on 
South Hotel Street to Richards Street and end at the grounds of 'Iolani Palace.

Legislators, members of the District 50 Lions, blind consumer groups and other 
community supporters are expected to participate in the walk. Ho'opono Services 
for the Blind, a branch of the DHS Vocational Rehabilitation Division, is 
organizing the event. 

Additional information is available from Ho'opono Community Services 
Coordinator Jon Koki, 586-5267. 


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