ALLENTOWN, Pa. - For hundreds of visually impaired people in our area, October 15th is very important. It's National White Cane Day, which is a time to call attention to the dangers that blind ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami Lighthouse is celebrating the many achievements of the blind and visually impaired on White Cane Day. The special day was established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 as a ...

Denver Public Schools is raising awareness to be extra cautious of local students who are visually impaired or blind. Wednesday marks White Cane Day, a national day of observance used to make sure ...

Romanian startup .lumen is revolutionizing mobility for the visually impaired with its cutting-edge glasses that integrate self-driving technology to mimic the core functions of a guide dog. The ...

For residents in Victoria who are blind or visually impaired, navigating the community can be challenging and unsafe. The use of a white can help citizens move freely around town and more easily ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — September 30 2025 — Blind Fitness invites the Santa Barbara community to join in celebrating National ...

An upcoming wearable device for the legally blind could help them navigate public and outdoor spaces independently, acting as 'glasses' that guide them through their surroundings.

Friday’s third annual East Texas White Cane Day at Bergfeld Park celebrated the resilience of individuals with visual impairments while shining a spotlight on the importance of inclusion and ...

PITTSFIELD — When Jennifer Moriarty put on a blindfold and prepared to make herself a bowl of cereal on Wednesday afternoon, she was confident she could complete the task; after all, she does it every ...

BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN) - In honor of National White Cane Day, the Beaufort NC Lions Club is promoting public safety for those who are blind or have impaired vision through an awareness event. In ...

Hiking a long trail is an impressive feat for anyone. But what if you can’t see, and your guide has four paws? In 1990, Bill Irwin became the first blind hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. This ...

The white cane is a tool that can be used to achieve independence, as well as a symbol of the blind citizens in our society. James Biggs, a blind citizen of Bristol, England, claimed to have invented ...