2023 White Cane Safety Day: Soludo’s Commitment to Accessibility for PWDs Highlighted As ASDRC Donates White Canes to Anambra Blind Community
By Chidimma Ajemba
Chairman, Anambra State Disability Rights Commission, Bar Chuks Ezewuzie, has delivered Cane Guards to visually impaired individuals to celebrate 2023 White Cane Awareness Day.
Speaking during the event which took place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Awka, Barr. Ezewuzie expressed the government’s commitment towards creating prosperous and accessible environment for people with disabilities in Anambra State.
He appreciated wife if the governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, for celebrating the event with the state’s blind community, and thanked the governor for budgeting funds for this year’s celebration.
The State Disability Rights Commission Chairman also promised that next year’s celebration would be better.
White Cane Awareness Day is observed on October 15th every year to raise awareness about the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence and mobility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
The Day aims to promote understanding and respect for individuals who use white canes for navigation and to advocate their rights and inclusion in society.
Lady Pat Okeke and Comrade Ugochukwu Okeke who are both ASDRC Commission members graced the occasion.
