Thai Association of the Blind Invite you to donate money to buy white cane On the occasion of World White Walking Stick Day

World White Cane Day (White Cane Safety Day) falls on October 15 every year. The white cane is considered a universal symbol for blind people around the world. The United States government saw the benefits and importance of a white cane for the blind. Therefore, the date of October 15 of every year has been announced as World White Staff Day since 1964.

A white cane is an orthotic device used by the blind as a tool for traveling and daily life. Therefore, wherever, whenever If you find someone holding a white cane walking We can immediately know that he is blind. To create safety in the use of cars, use roads and sidewalks, if the audience sees a blind person walking with a white cane, please be careful, and for those who drive on the road. Please stop the car so the blind can cross the road safely.

On World White Walking Stick Day 2021, Thai Association of the Blind Will purchase 1,400 white canes to give to blind people across the country, but because at the moment, the association still has a shortage of budget to purchase white canes. which a white cane for the blind, 600 baht each Everyone joins together as a host to buy white canes for the blind. Joining in the purchase of a white cane for the blind creates an opportunity for the blind to spend their daily lives in society with peace and happiness together. Help host to buy white canes for the blind on the day of “White Walking Stick”