🌟 Today, October 15, is White Cane Safety Day, also known as Blind Americans Equality Day. This day honors the white cane as a vital tool of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. The white cane not only provides safe navigation but also symbolizes equal rights and access.

🚦 Did you know? By law, individuals using a white cane have the right-of-way in every state. Raising awareness of white cane laws helps create safer streets and sidewalks for everyone.

At last night’s Council Meeting, Councilwoman Jennifer Landry presented a proclamation recognizing White Cane Safety Day in the City of Zachary to Anna Claire Gayle, a strong advocate for the rights of the visually impaired.

👉 Learn more about white cane laws in your state here: https://www.acb.org/white-cane-laws-states

Pictured left to right - Councilman John LeBlanc, Anna Claire Gayle, Retired LA School for the Visually Impaired, Mayor David McDavid, Councilman James Graves and Councilwoman Jennifer Landry. 

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