Each year, the Governor shall take suitable public notice of October 15 as White Cane Safety Day. He shall issue a proclamation in which:
(1) He comments upon the significance of the white cane;
(2) He calls upon the citizens of the state to observe the provisions of the White Cane Law and to take precautions necessary to the safety of the disabled;
(3) He reminds the citizens of the state of the policies with respect to the disabled herein declared and urges the citizens to cooperate in giving effect to them; and
(4) He emphasizes the need of the citizens to be aware of the presence of disabled persons in the community and to keep safe and functional for the disabled 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 to offer assistance to disabled persons upon appropriate occasions.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 21 - Handicapped Persons.
Chapter 7 - Rights of Blind and Otherwise Physically Disabled Persons.
Section 21-7-1 - Declaration of Policy; Definitions.
Section 21-7-2 - Right to Full Use of Streets, Sidewalks, Public Buildings, Public Facilities, Etc.
Section 21-7-3 - Right to Full Use of Streets, Sidewalks, Public Buildings, Public Facilities, Etc.
Section 21-7-5 - Notice Regarding Use of Service Animal.
Section 21-7-6 - Duty of Drivers to Pedestrians Carrying Cane or Accompanied by Service Animal.
Section 21-7-7 - Rights of Blind Persons Not Using Cane or Service Animal.
Section 21-7-8 - Employment by State, Political Subdivisions of State, Public Schools, Etc.
Section 21-7-9 - Right to Housing Accommodations.
Section 21-7-10 - Annual Proclamation of White Cane Safety Day.