The March For International White Cane Day Was Held At Expo 2020 Dubai In Support Of The Visually Impaired
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination held a march to support the visually impaired as part of International White Cane Day. The march is observed worldwide every year on October 15 to recognise their achievements.
The Ministry of Community Development in collaboration with the Emirates Association of Visually Impaired held this year’s march at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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The turn out to the white cane march at Expo 2020 Dubai was brilliant
The Expo 2020 Dubai is fully accessible for People Of Determination, including those who are visually impaired
The ‘PoDium’ app is an interactive platform designed to help People Of Determination tour the Expo 2020 site. In addition, the Expo site has 4 quiet rooms, they allow service and guide dogs, and smart accessible devices to act as tour guides within each pavilion.
People Of Determination can avail their FREE tickets at Expo 2020 Dubai and their companions a 50% discount on theirs.
The UAE’s leadership is committed to creating an empowering environment for people of determination to participate equally in all sectors and spheres of life. The UAE believes in the power of inclusiveness and in implementing it in its full spirit to provide people of determination with opportunities to realise their talent and potential and contribute to shaping the future of the nation. Therefore, we will continue to spare no effort in enabling people of determination to not only function in society with ease and independence but also live their lives to the fullest.
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, said.
