The observance of White Cane Safety Day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility towards those individuals who face visual disabilities. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges and needs of visually impaired individuals and to intensify our efforts to address these challenges. It is a day to redouble our efforts in establishing the necessary legislative, administrative, and infrastructural mechanisms required to help and facilitate the visually impaired persons.
The white cane should never be seen as a symbol of disability or impairment; instead, it stands as a beacon of courage and bravery. It represents the strong human spirit that confronts challenges and hardships head-on. On this day, I take this opportunity to call upon government departments, non-governmental organizations, civil society, media, and all concerned parties to intensify their efforts in addressing the issues faced by visually impaired individuals and to take every possible measure to empower them to lead happy and independent lives.
I call upon everyone to show greater consideration for visually impaired individuals and to take steps to ensure their full integration into society. We must also benchmark the level of care we provide to visually impaired individuals against that available in other civilized countries and take immediate and practical steps to achieve similar standards in their care. Let us contribute both individually and collectively to establish the necessary mechanisms and facilities that cater to the needs of the visually impaired.
I commend all individuals and organizations involved in the vital task of rehabilitating the Persons with Disabilities. We all need to intensify our efforts in addressing the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals. I also wish to reassure our brothers and sisters with visual disabilities that the government will continue to take all possible measures to protect their rights and enable them to lead successful lives.
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