International The Day of the White Cane – a holiday for the blind and visually impaired, is celebrated annually on October 15 since 1964.

Initially the holiday was called the Day of the Safe White Cane and was proclaimed by the The United States Congress.  He announced them October 15, 1964, President Lyndon S. Johnson. A few years later, in 1969, in Colombo, Ceylon, a IV session of the General Assembly of the International Federation of the Blind. During its deliberations, October 15 was established as the International Day of White Cane. The first celebrations on a global scale were initiated as early as 1970. The resolution on the European celebrations was adopted at the Fourth General Assembly European Union of the Blind, which took place in Ustroń in 1992. A year later The first official celebrations in our country took place.

International The White Cane Day is a good opportunity to pay special attention to the needs and the situation of blind and visually impaired people. This day allows for integration blind and visually impaired people with non-disabled people, opens people to acceptance and empathy towards blind people. People deprived of the sense of sight, They often "see" more than others. They teach us to appreciate everyday life, to show sensitivity towards others, show that the world can be colourful, despite dysfunctions You can be successful professionally, family, and make your dreams come true.

It is also It is time to reflect on what each of us can do to support blind people. It is worth promoting accessibility activities – from the introduction of facilities in the public space, through the development of assistive technologies, to the awareness among the public. It is also worth noting the support organisations helping people with visual impairment and to educate yourself and others, how you can effectively cooperate with blind people.