Recently I was told a story of a guy who was getting harassed by some people because he didn’t’ appear to be using his blind ...

An Oklahoma School for the Blind student won a gold medal in a regional competition for his advanced cane skills ...

North Carolina Central University researchers are testing smart canes aimed at helping blind or visually impaired people. Standard folding canes are used to scan or detect things around a person, like ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — On Oct. 11, visitors to Spring Valley Park in Kalamazoo can attend the second annual White Cane 5K, an adaptive sports event from Western Michigan University and Midwest ...

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 ...