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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On which date White Cane Safety Day is observed in the United States every year?
A
16 October
B
14 October
C
15 October
D
13 October
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -White Cane Safety Day, October 15, was established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson in an effort to raise awareness of people who carry a white cane.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every August 1 is declared as the White Cane Safety Day in the Philippines (Republic Act 6759). White Cane Safety Day aims to raise awareness and recognition on the use of white cane as an assistive device used by persons with visual impairment to increase their visibility.

Detailed explanation-3: -World White Cane Day is celebrated every year on October 15. Also known as White Cane Safety Day, the day was first marked in 1964 in United States by President Lyndon B Johnson. In 2011, President Barack Obama named the day as Blind Americans Equality Day.

Detailed explanation-4: -The California School for the Blind (CSB) is excited to be able to have our White Cane Day 2022 in person on October 12, 2022. This year, we have some exciting activities planned. Our theme this year is Fright Cane Day.

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