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On International White Cane Day, which falls on October 15th each year, Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination participates alongside all relevant institutions at the national and international levels in celebrating this event
and calls for the completion of the environmental adaptation system to cater to various categories for people of Determination.
On the occasion of International White Cane Day, which falls on October 15th each year, Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination participates alongside all relevant institutions at the national and international levels in celebrating this event. The Organization reaffirms its commitment to providing the best services to the categories under its care, especially those with visual impairments, and emphasizes the need to complete the environmental adaptation system to accommodate them.
The Organization celebrated this day through various awareness and educational activities. This included holding a discussion session with blind individuals and their families, discussing the achievements and challenges faced by the blind community in terms of integration and how they have overcome them. The importance of the white cane in the lives of the visually impaired was also highlighted. Additionally, the restaurant's menu was provided in both Arabic and English, along with an electronic version compatible with the devices used by the visually impaired, such as Braille language.
Furthermore, the Organization organized an awareness workshop on how to interact with the visually impaired in collaboration with the training department of the university. This workshop aimed to educate people about etiquette when interacting with the blind, and it was conducted by Hisham Al-Wahidi, a visually impaired member of the foundation's staff.
Abdullah Ismail Al-Kamali, the Executive Director of Zayed Higher Organization emphasized that all categories under the foundation's care, particularly the blind, receive the best care and attention in line with the guidance of the UAE's leadership. He stressed the social responsibility and the foundation's role in providing support to people with disabilities, aiming to integrate them fully into society and provide them with opportunities to contribute to its development.
The first smart geographical map to support the accessibility of people Determination.
He called on all institutions, governmental and private, to work towards completing the environmental adaptation system in all buildings and streets to enable the visually impaired to move freely and safely. The foundation, in collaboration with strategic partners, had already achieved the creation of the first smart geographical map to support the access of people with disabilities to 296 accessible facilities across Abu Dhabi, covering various sectors and regions.
Naima Abdul Rahman Al-Mansouri, the Director of the Blind Care Department at the Organization, emphasized the importance of International White Cane Day and how the foundation participates in it to showcase the services provided to the blind. She highlighted the positive interaction of the UAE community with individuals with disabilities and their active participation in the foundation's events, activities, and programs.
She invited everyone to view the white cane as a symbol of the freedom of the blind to move, work, and access public places just like everyone else, and to consider it as a symbol that its holder may need assistance.
The white cane is a tool used by the blind for independent mobility and navigation. It is typically held by the handle with the arm extended, and its tip touches the ground without rising more than 2 inches. There are various types of white canes, including symbolic canes, guiding canes, long canes, regular canes, hill-holder canes, and electronic canes, each serving different purposes and adapting to different environments.
There are six types of white canes globally, including.
Symbolic Cane: This cane is used by blind individuals, those with visual impairments, and even elderly individuals to indicate that the holder has a visual impairment issue. It may not meet the necessary standards for a mobility and navigation white cane.
Guide Cane: This cane is used by blind individuals to determine the type of surface they are walking on, detect curbs, stairs, and to protect the lower part of the body. Its length typically extends slightly above the waist, and its tips are made of nylon or aluminum.
Long Cane: The long cane is the most commonly used type for independent mobility and travel. Its length should reach the lower part of the chest and can vary from one person to another. Blind individuals can use the long cane to detect obstacles in their path before they collide with them. The tips of these canes are typically made of nylon and can come in various shapes, including pointed, spherical, or conical.
Regular Cane: This is a simple cane used by blind and visually impaired individuals without any specific features. It is usually made of solid wood and is occasionally used for support.
Hill-Holder Cane: This curved cane is similar in shape to a tennis racket and is used in rough terrains or rocky areas where a long cane may not be suitable.
Electronic Cane: This is an electronic cane designed to resemble a long white cane but provides the blind user with auditory feedback when it encounters obstacles in its path. It can detect obstacles in all directions within a five-meter radius. The tips of these canes are made of lead.
These various types of white canes serve different purposes and are adapted to different environments to aid individuals with visual impairments in their mobility and navigation.
On the occasion of International White Cane Day, which falls on October 15th each year, Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination participates alongside all relevant institutions at the national and international levels in celebrating this event. The Organization reaffirms its commitment to providing the best services to the categories under its care, especially those with visual impairments, and emphasizes the need to complete the environmental adaptation system to accommodate them.
The Organization celebrated this day through various awareness and educational activities. This included holding a discussion session with blind individuals and their families, discussing the achievements and challenges faced by the blind community in terms of integration and how they have overcome them. The importance of the white cane in the lives of the visually impaired was also highlighted. Additionally, the restaurant's menu was provided in both Arabic and English, along with an electronic version compatible with the devices used by the visually impaired, such as Braille language.
Furthermore, the Organization organized an awareness workshop on how to interact with the visually impaired in collaboration with the training department of the university. This workshop aimed to educate people about etiquette when interacting with the blind, and it was conducted by Hisham Al-Wahidi, a visually impaired member of the foundation's staff.
Abdullah Ismail Al-Kamali, the Executive Director of Zayed Higher Organization emphasized that all categories under the foundation's care, particularly the blind, receive the best care and attention in line with the guidance of the UAE's leadership. He stressed the social responsibility and the foundation's role in providing support to people with disabilities, aiming to integrate them fully into society and provide them with opportunities to contribute to its development.
The first smart geographical map to support the accessibility of people Determination.
He called on all institutions, governmental and private, to work towards completing the environmental adaptation system in all buildings and streets to enable the visually impaired to move freely and safely. The foundation, in collaboration with strategic partners, had already achieved the creation of the first smart geographical map to support the access of people with disabilities to 296 accessible facilities across Abu Dhabi, covering various sectors and regions.
Naima Abdul Rahman Al-Mansouri, the Director of the Blind Care Department at the Organization, emphasized the importance of International White Cane Day and how the foundation participates in it to showcase the services provided to the blind. She highlighted the positive interaction of the UAE community with individuals with disabilities and their active participation in the foundation's events, activities, and programs.
She invited everyone to view the white cane as a symbol of the freedom of the blind to move, work, and access public places just like everyone else, and to consider it as a symbol that its holder may need assistance.
The white cane is a tool used by the blind for independent mobility and navigation. It is typically held by the handle with the arm extended, and its tip touches the ground without rising more than 2 inches. There are various types of white canes, including symbolic canes, guiding canes, long canes, regular canes, hill-holder canes, and electronic canes, each serving different purposes and adapting to different environments.
There are six types of white canes globally, including.
Symbolic Cane: This cane is used by blind individuals, those with visual impairments, and even elderly individuals to indicate that the holder has a visual impairment issue. It may not meet the necessary standards for a mobility and navigation white cane.
Guide Cane: This cane is used by blind individuals to determine the type of surface they are walking on, detect curbs, stairs, and to protect the lower part of the body. Its length typically extends slightly above the waist, and its tips are made of nylon or aluminum.
Long Cane: The long cane is the most commonly used type for independent mobility and travel. Its length should reach the lower part of the chest and can vary from one person to another. Blind individuals can use the long cane to detect obstacles in their path before they collide with them. The tips of these canes are typically made of nylon and can come in various shapes, including pointed, spherical, or conical.
Regular Cane: This is a simple cane used by blind and visually impaired individuals without any specific features. It is usually made of solid wood and is occasionally used for support.
Hill-Holder Cane: This curved cane is similar in shape to a tennis racket and is used in rough terrains or rocky areas where a long cane may not be suitable.
Electronic Cane: This is an electronic cane designed to resemble a long white cane but provides the blind user with auditory feedback when it encounters obstacles in its path. It can detect obstacles in all directions within a five-meter radius. The tips of these canes are made of lead.
These various types of white canes serve different purposes and are adapted to different environments to aid individuals with visual impairments in their mobility and navigation.
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