Taif education authority marks White Cane Day with diverse activities

Schools under the Taif General Directorate of Education celebrated White Cane Day under the slogan "We see you with our hearts," organizing a range of artistic, technical, and scientific programs and exhibitions with student participation. The event also featured performance arts such as public speaking, poetry, drama, singing, dialogue, and more.

The activities showcased the creativity, skills, and achievements of male and female students, as well as the educational and developmental programs offered by the schools to foster their abilities, promote independence, and encourage self-reliance.

Taif General Director of Education Dr. Saeed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi emphasized that the event highlights the importance of the white cane as a fundamental tool that enables visually impaired individuals to move independently and safely. He described it as a symbol of confidence, self-reliance, and overcoming challenges, in addition to its role in raising community awareness about the rights of people with visual disabilities, facilitating their access to facilities and services, and empowering them to live independently and with dignity.

Dr. Al-Ghamdi added that this occasion builds on the schools’ ongoing efforts to discover students’ talents, develop their abilities, implement quality programs and activities that help shape their personalities, enhance their skills, boost their presence in society, and achieve lasting impact.