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This resolution recognizes October 15, 2025, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania, building upon a national designation established by Congress in 1964. The resolution highlights that approximately 300,000 Pennsylvania residents are affected by blindness or severe visual impairment, and many use white canes or guide dogs as travel aids to navigate public spaces. The white cane is described as a universally recognized symbol of vision loss, and the resolution references Pennsylvania's White Cane Law, which requires drivers to yield right-of-way to blind pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. By acknowledging this day, the House of Representatives aims to increase public awareness about the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals and the importance of their mobility aids, with the ultimate goal of promoting safer and more attentive driving that benefits all pedestrians, including children, elderly people, and those with disabilities.

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