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WHITE CANE WEEK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- The Eye
- Arts and Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- White Cane Week
1, record 1, English, White%20Cane%20Week
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1921, a photographer named James Biggs, of Bristol, England was blinded in an accident. Released from hospital, he had the idea of painting his cane white so it could be easily seen at night. The advantages of the white cane soon became apparent as people alerted to Biggs’ blindness assisted his movements with guidance and warning of obstacles. Biggs’ innovation soon became an internationally accepted symbol of blindness. Today, nine provinces have legislation which restrict the use of the White Cane to those legally blind. Since 1946, the first week of February has traditionally been "White Cane Week" in Canada, due to the CCB's initiative. The objective of White Cane Week has always been educational. 1, record 1, English, - White%20Cane%20Week
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Oeil
- Arts et Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Semaine de la Canne Blanche
1, record 1, French, Semaine%20de%20la%20Canne%20Blanche
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1921, un photographe nommé James Biggs, de Bristol, en Angleterre, devint soudainement aveugle à la suite d'un accident. Après sa sortie de l'hôpital, il eut l'idée de peindre sa canne en blanc, afin qu'elle soit plus visible la nuit. Les avantages de ce changement de couleur se manifestèrent assez rapidement pour lui. En le voyant arriver avec sa canne blanche, et sachant qu'il était aveugle, les gens se mirent à l'assister dans ses déplacements, et à l'avertir d'obstacles dans son chemin. Cette simple innovation de M. Biggs devint bientôt un symbole reconnu internationalement pour désigner une personne aveugle. Et même que dans neuf provinces au Canada, il est interdit de se promener en se servant d'une canne blanche si on n'est pas aveugle. Depuis 1946, la première semaine de février est reconnu au Canada comme étant la «Semaine de la Canne Blanche" due, en grande partie, aux efforts du CCA. Le but de la Semaine de la Canne Blanche a toujours été d'éduquer les gens. 1, record 1, French, - Semaine%20de%20la%20Canne%20Blanche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-09-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Curling
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Blind Curling Bonspiel
1, record 2, English, Blind%20Curling%20Bonspiel
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Blind Curling Bonspiel, an event that is being held this week at the Ottawa Curling Club, has brought together some of Canada's finest curlers from the west coast to the east. The exciting tournament launches White Cane Week 2005, hosted by the Canadian Council of the Blind to raise awareness for the blind and visually impaired in Canada. The bonspiel is a testament to determination and self-sufficiency, proving that blind and visually impaired Canadians are equally active in their communities, equipped with many abilities, not disabilities. 2, record 2, English, - Blind%20Curling%20Bonspiel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Curling
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tournoi-invitation de curling pour les aveugles
1, record 2, French, tournoi%2Dinvitation%20de%20curling%20pour%20les%20aveugles
masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tournoi-invitation de curling pour les aveugles, un événement qui , a rassemblé certains des meilleurs joueurs de curling canadiens d'un océan à l'autre, à Ottawa, en 2005. Ce tournoi palpitant a pour but d'inaugurer la Semaine de la canne blanche 2005, sous les auspices de l'Institut national canadien pour les aveugles. Cette semaine a pour but de sensibiliser la population aux aveugles et aux personnes ayant une déficience visuelle au Canada. Le tournoi est un hommage à la détermination et à l'autonomie, la preuve que les Canadiens aveugles ou ayant une déficience visuelle sont aussi actifs que leurs concitoyens au sein de leur collectivité et qu'ils sont dotés de plus d'habiletés que de handicaps. Parlement du Canada, 38e Législature, 1re session, Hansard révisé • Numéro 053, Le mercredi 9 février 2005. 1, record 2, French, - tournoi%2Dinvitation%20de%20curling%20pour%20les%20aveugles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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