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Austin: Texas School for the Blind invites the public to White Cane Day on Oct. 14; statewide day is Oct. 15
The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities marks White Cane Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2026. The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin invites students, families, professionals and community members to a celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities issued a White Cane Day notice on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. White Cane Day is Wednesday, Oct. 15, and recognizes the independence and contributions of people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.
Austin celebration. The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired invites the public to celebrate White Cane Day on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2026. Details are on the school’s event page.
What the day marks. The white cane is a mobility tool that helps its user detect obstacles and changes along a path, and a visible symbol of independence. The committee notes that keeping sidewalks clear, maintaining accessible public spaces and being attentive behind the wheel help people travel safely. When offering help, ask first and respect the person’s response.
Texas law. Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 121 protects the right of a person with a disability to be accompanied by an assistance animal in public places.
Texas resources listed in the notice include Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program, the Health and Human Services Commission Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program, the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the Texas Talking Book Program. The Governor’s Committee page is at https://gov.texas.gov/disabilities/.
Original source: Office of the Texas Governor, Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, "White Cane Day: A Symbol of Independence," Oct. 13, 2026 (https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXGOV/bulletins/42bd815). TSBVI event page: https://www.tsbvi.edu/events/white-cane-day-at-tsbvi-2026. Notice Nearby wrote this brief in its own words.
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Source: the public notice on this register NN-GOVEMAIL-20261013-TXWHITECANE · Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
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