Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: Leaders across Wisconsin and the U.S. proclaim October 15 “White Cane Safety Day”

Annual Observance Highlights Safety of All Pedestrians People with vision loss, many of whom use a white cane or guide dog, are among the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive. White Cane Laws requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians with vision loss have been around since the 1930s. Unfortunately, many motorists remain unaware of that responsibility. White Cane Safety Day, celebrated annua...