MIAMI – In less than one week, the nation will celebrate White Cane Day, an occasion set aside each year to spotlight the many achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their important symbol of independence, the white cane.
In South Florida, the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired will be commemorating this year’s 60th anniversary on Oct. 15 with a walk from its building, located in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, down Southwest Eighth Street and back.
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Miami Fire Rescue and the city’s police departments will escort the more than 150 blind and visually impaired program participants.
“Raising awareness about White Cane Safety Laws is the reason President Johnson established White Cane Day 60 years ago and it is fitting that Uber has partnered with us today to spread the word to their many drivers around the world about the importance of White Cane safety,” said Virginia Jacko, President and CEO of Miami Lighthouse.
The Grand Marshals for this year’s walk are Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and City of Miami Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela. The Miami Senior High Color Guard and Billy the Marlin, mascot of the Miami Marlins, will be on hand to lend to the festivities.
The nearly four-hour celebration will kick off with a breakfast. Lunch and entertainment from the nationally recognized Miami Lighthouse Music Program will follow the walk. There will be a raffle with prizes, giveaways and much more.
For more information about the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, visit https://miamilighthouse.org/.
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