The City of Brownwood shared the following information on social media Thursday:
White Cane Day, officially designated on October 6, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson and the U.S. Congress signed a joint resolution and proclaimed that October 15 be celebrated as White Cane Safety Day every year.
Brownwood’s observation is Oct. 11, 2025.
Significance: The white cane is both a tool for safety and a symbol of blindness, promoting courtesy and special consideration for the blind on streets and highways.
For more on the White Cane Day event, visit the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.