Individuals who are visually impaired, Buizon said, walking with a cane or a dog, are protected under Massachusetts law. Those who fail to follow the law are subject to a ticket and fine.

Sunday, Oct. 15, was National White Cane Day, a day that began as White Cane Safety Day. It was signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 to recognize the movement of blind people from dependency … ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Sunday marked the first-ever "White Cane 5k" in Kalamazoo. Hosted by MidWest Enterprises for the Blind (MWEB) and Western Michigan University (WMU), organizers said the goal ...

The hands-on orientation and mobility courses administered by the University of Nebraska’s Department of Special Education ...

It aimed to highlight the struggles of the blind or visually impaired on White Cane Awareness Day. For affected individuals, the cane is an essential tool for independence.

The dress code is snappy casual. Sponsorships are still available. Check the ABVI website for info. Then on Friday, October 11, join the White Cane Awareness Walk from 10 a.m. to noon.

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - On Friday, hundreds of East Texans gathered at Bergfeld Park in Tyler to celebrate ‘White Cane Day’, a national event held to recognize the valuable tool used by those who are ...

KUB CEO Jackson Agufana(left), Sabwa Gedi(right). [Sharon Wanga, Standard] The Kenya Union of the Blind has unveiled an advanced smart cane for the visually impaired and blind to enable them to ...

Visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses with tactile books and graphics “Getting a Feel for Eclipses” illustrates the paths of the 2017 total, 2023 annular, and 2024 total ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — People in Orlando received a better understanding this week of the challenges faced by people who are blind and visually impaired. WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS They gathered ...

Blind and Visually Impaired Central Illinoisans have options to keep their independence. With the population aging, many Senior Citizens are beginning to develop eyesight issues. Vision changes ...

The smart cane is quite similar to the traditional one but has been technologically enhanced to revolutionize the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals across the country.