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Delhi traffic police show the right way….

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Exhibition vans set up across the city

NEW DELHI: To mark White Cane Day on Monday, the Delhi traffic police in association with Svayam and All-India Confederation of the Blind (AICB) launched an eight-day-long drive here. White Cane Day is commemorated across the world on October 15 to celebrate the achievements of visually-impaired persons and the important symbol of blindness – the white cane.

To sensitise the public about the need to keep the circulation spaces, especially the access points and pedestrian pathways accessible and approachable, the traffic police will set up exhibition vans across the city up to October 22 on road safety and distribute road safety pamphlets.

Elaborating on the drive, Joint Commissioner of Police Qamar Ahmed said: “Our department has been working towards making Delhi’s roads safe for all, especially the pedestrians. Be it the elderly or persons with reduced mobility, especially visually-impaired, our drive will highlight the concerns of everyone. We are proud to be associated with this drive to ensure equal right of way for pedestrians”.

M.K. Rastogi of AICB said: “With little changes in people’s perceptions, attitudes and a public infrastructure that incorporates barrier-free accessible features, life can be more comfortable for people with disabilities. And this will also ensure that persons with reduced mobility can become more productive and economically contributing members of society”.

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