Arkansas § 1-5-108 - White Cane Safety Day.

§ 1-5-108. White Cane Safety Day.

October 15 of each year is declared to be “White Cane Safety Day”. The Governor shall annually prior to October 15 issue a proclamation proclaiming October 15 as “White Cane Safety Day” and in the proclamation shall: Comment upon the significance of the white cane; Call upon the citizens of the state to observe the provisions of § 20-14-301 et seq. and to take precautions necessary to the safety of the visually impaired, hearing impaired, and other persons with physical disabilities; Remind the citizens of the state of the policies of the state with respect to the visually impaired, hearing impaired, and other persons with physical disabilities, as prescribed by § 20-14-301 et seq., and urge the citizens to cooperate in carrying out those policies; and Emphasize the need for the citizens of this state to: Be aware of the presence of the visually impaired, hearing impaired, and other persons with physical disabilities in the community; Keep safe and functional for the visually impaired, hearing impaired, and other persons with physical disabilities the: Streets; Highways; Sidewalks; Walkways; Public buildings; Public facilities; Other public places; Places of public accommodation, amusement, and resort; and Other places to which the public is invited; and Offer assistance to the visually impaired, hearing impaired, and other persons with physical disabilities upon appropriate occasions.