White Cane Awareness Day FINAL 10-15-2026

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White Cane Awareness Day October 15, 2026 Many persons who are blind or have low vision move independently on our public streets, roads, and at places of public accommodation using their white canes or guide dogs. The white cane, which every blind citizen has the right to carry, serves as an instrument for independent travel and safety while also demonstrating and symbolizing the ability of blind people to achieve a full and independent life, contribute to the community, travel independently, and work productively and competitively in the labor market. The State of Colorado and the City of Boulder, through their public agencies and with the cooperative assistance of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado and its local chapters, can and should facilitate the expansion of employment opportunities, transportation options, and greater acceptance of blind persons in the competitive labor market. We, the City Council of Boulder, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2026, as:

WHITE CANE AWARENESS DAY and encourage all Boulder residents to recognize that persons with disabilities have much to offer and that their energy, creativity, and hard work can greatly strengthen our city and our economy.

_____________________________ Aaron Brockett, Mayor