White Cane Safety Day
Tomorrow is White Cane Safety Day. What are white canes for? Have you ever seen someone use a white cane? Lots of people use canes, but white canes are made for a special reason. When someone is blind or cannot see very well, they can use a white cane to “see” what is in front of them. As they walk, they swing the cane back and forth in front of them and if it bumps something, they know to stop or go around whatever is in their way. The canes are white so that everyone knows quickly that it is an important tool for the person using it. Do you have more questions about white canes? Check out our Friendship Adventure “Make Eye Contact” video to see a white cane in action!