White Cane Day

White Cane Day (or White Cane Safety Day) is observed nationally on October 15th.

This special day was established in 1964 to honor and celebrate individuals who are blind or visually impaired, and to raise awareness about the white cane as a symbol of independence and mobility.

How does CSB celebrate White Cane Day?

Every year, the California School for the Blind (CSB) celebrates White Cane Day (WCD) with our students, friends, and families. This event is special to CSB, and all our students set aside their regular school day routine to participate and engage in activities that have been specially designed to foster independence and empowerment. CSB welcomes guests from surrounding communities to join us in celebrating and learning together!

For more information on how to participate or support CSB's White Cane Day Celebration, please reach out to us at info@csb-cde.ca.gov.

2026 White Cane Day Celebration

Save the Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Please Register: Visitor Registration Link (Google Form)

T-shirt Order Form (Google Form)

Agenda

9:10AM - Registration at Lake Elizabeth
9:20 AM-10:00 AM - Student/Staff Transportation to Lake Elizabeth
10:00 AM-10:20 AM - Snack Time
10:25 AM-11:20 AM - Walk-a-Thon with Booths
11:30 AM-12:30 PM - Lunch at the Lake
12:35 PM-2:45 PM - Guided Lessons in Classrooms
2:50 PM-3:30 PM - Presentations/Final Assembly
3:30 PM - Snacks by the residential team

When

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Where

Morning: Lake Elizabeth
Triangle 1 (Stevenson Blvd), 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway,
Fremont, CA 94538

Afternoon: California School for the Blind
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536

2025 CSB White Cane Day Assembly

The 2025 CSB White Cane Day Assembly celebrates CSB students and their independence, pride, and voices. Students of all ages share songs, chants, skits, stories, and performances that reflect what White Cane Day means to them and how they travel and participate in the world.

The assembly brings together students, families, educators, and community members to learn, celebrate, and recognize the strength, creativity, and leadership of CSB students.

California School for the Blind is live to celebrate White Cane Day 2025 with the grand finale show! (Video; 49:41)

How can you celebrate White Cane Day if you can't make it to Fremont?

Keep an eye on our social media pages and Youtube Channel to stay involved
Check out lesson plans (these are from activities that our students have participated in in the past!)
- Make White Cane Day special for your students!

White Cane Day Lesson Plans

For more ideas on how to celebrate White Cane Day with your students, here are some pre-made lesson plans. Make sure you look at all the lesson plans to find the one that is best for you and your student(s)!