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On 7 February 1931 d'Herbemont symbolically presented, in the presence of several ministers, the first two white canes. These were given to a blind soldier and a blind civilian. [ 1 ] These were followed by the distribution of 5000 white canes to blind French veterans from World War I and blind civilians.
1961 – The American National Standard Institute, Inc. (ANSI) published American Standard Specifications for Making Buildings Accessible to, and Usable by, the Physically Handicapped (the A117.1 Barrier Free Standard). This landmark document, produced by the University of Illinois, became the basis for subsequent architectural access codes ...
1960 – The Road Traffic Law (Law No. 105) was enacted in Japan, and it provided safe transportation for visually impaired persons. Thus, sighted persons are prohibited to walk with a white or yellow cane, and to walk with a guide dog. [54] 1960 – In English Law the concept of "irresistible impulse" was developed in the 1960 case R v. Byrne ...
Pages in category "1931 documents" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. ... 0–9. 1931 census of Palestine; 1931 Constitution of Ethiopia ...
A long cane, the primary mobility tool for the visually impaired. A white cane is a device used by many people who are blind or visually impaired.A white cane primarily allows its user to scan their surroundings for obstacles or orientation marks, but is also helpful for onlookers in identifying the user as blind or visually impaired and taking appropriate care.
OPINION: Part two of theGrio’s Black History Month series explores the myths, misunderstandings and mischaracterizations of the struggle for civil rights. The post Black History/White Lies: The ...
In the early history of the U.S., most states allowed only white male adult property owners to vote (about 6% of the population). [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] The ' Three-Fifths Compromise ' allowed the southern slaveholders to consolidate power and maintain slavery in America for eighty years after the ratification of the Constitution. [ 6 ]
More than 90 years after Alexander McClay Williams was wrongfully executed, his family is suing the Delaware County, Pennsylvania, for damages, alleging he was sentenced to the electric chair for ...