October 15 is White Cane Day in South Dakota.
A white cane with the red band around the bottom is used to identify a person who is blind or visually impaired in all 50 states and most countries around the world. The goal of White Cane Day is to bring awareness and recognition that the white cane is a tool of independence for blind persons on our streets and in our communities.
Motorists are reminded of the requirement to stop for anyone using a white cane or walking with the assistance of a guide dog so the individual can safely cross the street.
South Dakota’s Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired provides a full range of services that result in optimal employment and independent living outcomes for citizens who are blind or visually impaired.=
On October 6, 1964, the United States Congress, by joint resolution designated October 15 of each year as “White Cane Day.”
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