White Cane Day of North Texas
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White Cane Day of North Texas Celebration Details
White Cane Day of North Texas Celebration Details
The celebration allows the North Texas community to recognize the value and freedom symbolized by the cane.
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On Saturday, October 11, 2025, we will be celebrating the annual White Cane Day of North Texas, honoring the right to independent travel with a white cane—a law first passed by President Johnson in 1964.
Event Details
A walk from The Cowboy Hat, sculpture, along Main St. to the courthouse
A brief presentation and celebration
Vendors and community groups offering valuable education and resources
Opportunities to connect with others in YOUR community
Stay tuned for more details as the event approaches!
For updates, resources, and ways to stay connected, feel free to reach out through our website, Facebook page, or email. We're here to help if you have any questions!
Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/NTxWCSD/about
Facebook Page: whitecanedayofnorthtexas@gmail.com
Email whitecanedayofnorthtexas@gmail.com
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Preregistration
Please pre-register plan to provide all attendees with a swag bag, light refreshments, and resources. Upon arrival, please report to the registration table at the cowboy hat statue.
About White Cane Day of North Texas
About White Cane Day of North Texas
White Cane Day of North Texas educates the community about White Cane laws and promotes independent travel for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The White Cane Day of North Texas Planning Committee is composed of many different community partners across the metroplex.
Community Partners
(Representatives on Planning Committee)
America Council of the Blind ACB
National Federation of the Blind Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters
Colleyville Lions Club
DFW Virtual Blind and Persons with Disabilities Lions Club
2e2 District Lions
Mobility Excellence
Texas Workforce Commission TWC
The Blind Leading the Blind
Wall-Mart, A Dallas Location
Individuals who represent the Community at large
Community Vendors
(Groups that will be Present at the Event)
Babies Down Bottles Up LLC.
DFW Virtual Blind and Persons with Disabilities Lions Club
2e2 District Lions
Easterseals of North Texas
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Guide Dogs for the Blind Puppy Raisers Fort Worth Chapter
Laurel Wheeler Foundation
LoneStar RoadRunners Beep Baseball Team
Safety Positive Foundation
Canes
Canes
Since the creation of the white cane by the Lions Club in 1930, the cane has gone through many changes and Developments. Today, we have many different options for canes and cane tips. White canes are specific to people's preferences and environment in which they are traveling.
Types of White canes
Long White Canes
Folding white canes
Colored white canes
Telescoping Cane
Handle Cane
WeWalk Smart Cane
Cane Tips
Marshmallow Tip & Marshmallow Rolling Tip
Ceramic Tip
Rolling Ball
Metal Glide
Dakota Disk
Bundu Basher (Tall Grass or Beach terrain use)
Where to get canes and cane tips
Ambutech
"Over the years, we have grown to offer the widest range of mobility canes of any manufacturer. We are proud to be the largest supplier of mobility products in Europe and North America, and distribute to more than 80 countries around the world. We have grown for two main reasons. We’re passionate about quality and we’ve invested in the best possible manufacturing techniques."
https://ambutech.com/
Email: orders@ambutech.com
Toll Free Phone: +1 800 561-3340
Working Hours: 8:30AM to 4:00PM Central Time
National Federation Free White Cane Program
T "The white cane gives blind people the ability to achieve a full and independent life, allowing us to travel freely and safely. We started our free white cane program because we believe that no blind person should be without a white cane, regardless of his or her ability to pay for it." Click on the link for more information and to order a free white cane. https://nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program
National Federation of the Blind Independence Market
The National Federation of the Blind's Independence Market is an extensive store that offers hundreds of products and literature created by and for the blind community.
https://nfb.org/programs-services/independence-market
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
410-659-9314, extension 2216.
What is White Cane Day
Did you know White Cane Day has been observed annually on October 15th since 1964? It is a day to raise awareness about the importance of the white cane, which is an essential tool for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Let's show our support and celebrate their strength and resilience!
The committee partners with Tarrant County cities to raise white cane awareness, highlight related laws, and address community barriers. Above is a photo of the Mayor of White Settlement presenting the proclamation to members of the 2024 White Cane Day of North Texas Planning Committee.
In 2024, White Cane Day of North Texas collaborated with White Settlement’s educators for the visually impaired, the mayor, and the city to host the area's first White Settlement White Cane Day.
Brownwood White Cane Day 2025
The event is on Saturday October 11, 2025, from 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. at Pat Coursey Park, 210 Center Ave. Brownwood, TX. 76801. This event is hosted by the Central Texas White Caners. "Members of the White Cane Day of North Texas Planning Committee have contributed by advising on the planning and coordination of this year's White Cane Day event."
Your Voice
Your Voice
Disability Rights Texas
Disability Rights Texas
Disability Rights Texas is the protection and advocacy agency for Texans with disabilities. We help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society. Visit our website to learn more: www.DRTx.org
Employment
Employment
Easterseals Job Club Provides Help:
Writing a resume
Preparing for interviews
Finding job leads
Communicating with potential employers
Building your skills
FINDING A JOB
AND:
Social Services referrals
Assistance with applications
Other community services
Job Club is FREE and open to:
Veterans
People experiencing homelessness or home insecurity
People living at or below the poverty level
People with disabilities
People that are justice involved
COME JOIN US at Job Club!
When: Mondays of every month
10:00 am- noon
Where: Easterseals North Texas,
6900 Anderson BLVD Suite 104, Fort Worth, TX. 76120
Contact: Jackie Moreland, Employment Coordinator
jmoreland@ntx.easterseals.com
Adaptive sports
Adaptive sports
Below is more information about adapted sports and resources to connect with those sports in Nort Texas.
Texas Association of Blind Athletes TABA is a 501-C3 organization committed to supporting blind and visually impaired athletes in the state of Texas.
crandlehouse@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/TABAonline
Blind Soccer
Blind Soccer
Blind soccer is an adaptation of the world’s most popular sport for athletes with a visual impairment, blind soccer is fast-paced, physical and technical. Blind soccer players need to have speed, strength and stamina, as well as excellent spatial awareness despite their lack of vision, allowing them to be effective on the pitch and play together as a team. The sport is played in more than 60 countries and has become the fastest-growing Paralympic sport in the world.
Blind soccer is an adaptation of the world’s most popular sport for athletes with a visual impairment, blind soccer is fast-paced, physical and technical. Blind soccer players need to have speed, strength and stamina, as well as excellent spatial awareness despite their lack of vision, allowing them to be effective on the pitch and play together as a team. The sport is played in more than 60 countries and has become the fastest-growing Paralympic sport in the world.
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes USABA The United States Association of Blind Athletes empowers Americans who are blind and visually impaired to experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical activities, thereby educating and inspiring the nation. https://www.usaba.org/
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes USABA The United States Association of Blind Athletes empowers Americans who are blind and visually impaired to experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical activities, thereby educating and inspiring the nation. https://www.usaba.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5asidesoccer
Beep Baseball
Beep Baseball
National Beep Baseball Association An organization fostering competition and comradery that equips and empowers blind players to stand victorious in all aspects of sport and society. https://www.nbba.org/
National Beep Baseball Association An organization fostering competition and comradery that equips and empowers blind players to stand victorious in all aspects of sport and society. https://www.nbba.org/
DFW Team: LoneStar RoadRunners
https://laurelwheelerfoundation.org/lonestar-roadrunners/
Interest Form: https://forms.gle/hDbteMh1NGK6osaP8
Goal Ball
Goal Ball
Goalball is played exclusively by athletes who are blind or vision impaired. It was invented in 1946 to help rehabilitate veterans who had lost their sight during the Second World War.
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes USABA The United States Association of Blind Athletes empowers Americans who are blind and visually impaired to experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical activities, thereby educating and inspiring the nation. https://www.usaba.org/
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes USABA The United States Association of Blind Athletes empowers Americans who are blind and visually impaired to experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical activities, thereby educating and inspiring the nation. https://www.usaba.org/
Texas Goalball: noyolak@cfbisd.edu
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