Commission Meeting Proclamation

White Cane Day Proclamation

WHEREAS, according to the American Foundation for the Blind, more than 500,000 of Florida’s citizens have vision difficulties; and

WHEREAS, persons with disabilities are a part of the community and have the right to safe and functional use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, other public places, places of public accommodation, places of amusement and other places to which the public is invited; and

WHEREAS, the white cane gives persons who are blind and visually impaired the freedom to travel independently and to participate in the life of their communities; and the white cane serves as a tangible reminder that persons who are blind and visually impaired are independent, self-reliant, mobile and capable; and

WHEREAS, the White Cane Law, FS316.1301, gives persons who are blind or visually impaired the same right as all citizens to the full and free use of the streets, highways, sidewalks and other public places; and

WHEREAS, by joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628, as amended), U.S. Congress designated October 15 of each year as White Cane Safety Day to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have low vision.

THEREFORE, I, Jim Rietz, Mayor of the Town of Lady Lake, Florida, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2022, as White Cane Safety Day in the Town of Lady Lake, Florida. I further encourage the citizens of this great Town to be aware of the White Cane Law and their responsibility in upholding it; to be aware that persons with disabilities have much to offer and their energy, creativity and hard work can greatly strengthen our Town and our economy; and to recognize that the white cane is an instrument of safety and independence for persons who are blind and visually impaired.

PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED in regular session this 3rd day of October 2022.

                                                                             

Jim Rietz, Mayor

Attest:

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Nancy Wilson, Town Clerk

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White Cane Day Proclamation (.pdf document)