International White Cane Day takes place on Friday the 15th of October. White Cane Day is a worldwide celebration to highlight the achievements of people who are blind or vision impaired and the symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane.

The white cane is a tool that is a key to greater mobility and independence for people who are blind and have low vision but it is also a reminder of our commitment to removing barriers, both physically and attitudinal. In our society today, the white cane has become one of the most recognized symbols of a blind person’s ability to live independently. It is now widely acknowledged as a symbol representing blindness and mobility.

Find out more about White Cane Day 2010.

Listen to our podcast where one long cane user talks about his experiences and the difference that the long cane has made to his life.