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Carroll County proclaims White Cane Day; local National Federation of the Blind chapter highlights independence and transport needs
Summary
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Oct. 15, 2025 as White Cane Day and heard from members of the Greater Carroll County chapter of the National Federation of the Blind about independence, safety and transportation barriers.
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 16 read and adopted a proclamation recognizing Oct. 15, 2025 as White Cane Day in Carroll County and invited members of the Greater Carroll County chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to address the board.
Why it matters: Members said the white cane is both a mobility tool and a symbol of independence and public safety for blind pedestrians. Speakers asked the county to strengthen transportation access and urged officials to include blind-community representatives on transit advisory groups to ensure services meet needs.
What speakers said
Chris Nussbaum, identified in the meeting as an assistive-technology trainer for blind and low-vision people in Maryland, said: "As a user of the…
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