White Cane Safety Day

White Cane Safety Day is an unofficial holiday in the United States and certain parts of the world. Celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. Set aside to recognize the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. The important symbol of blindness and tool of independence (The Long White Cane) Signed into law on October 6, 1964: a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress-HR 753. This resolution authorized the President of the United States to proclaim October 15 of each year as “White Cane Safety Day.”. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the first White Cane Safety Day proclamation within hours of the passage of the joint resolution. White Cane Day remains largely unknown to the general public. In 2011, White Cane Safety Day was also named Blind Americans Equality Day by President Barack Obama.White Cane Safety Day Article Source: Wikipedia Image Source: Google Image Library