02/02/2026
Having a white cane doesn’t define a person. It’s a tool that empowers and has become essential for safe navigation for people who are blind or have a visual condition. An estimated 1.5 million Canadians identify as having a visual condition, this includes people with mild to very severe vision loss. Remember, always ask before helping and use descriptive language to make shared spaces more accessible.
White Cane Week is observed the first full week of February (2-8 Feb 2026) and raises awareness to reduce stigma towards people with vision loss.
Learn more: https://www.cnib.ca/en/resources/living-blindness/white-cane-awareness-project