Blind people have increased opportunities, but employers’ perceptions are still a barrier
- Written by Michele McDonnall, Research Professor and Director, Mississippi State University
A woman walking with a white cane, which has become a symbol of independence for people who are blind. Akemaster/Shutterstock.com
Communities across the world observe White Cane Day on Oct. 15 to recognize the contributions of people with blindness and low vision and to promote equal opportunities. The day was first observed in the U.S. in 1964,...
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