White Cane Safety Day: Reimagining daily life beyond sight

Did you know that learning to use a white cane is very similar to studying for a driver's license, or that Braille lets you "see" the words through your fingertips? The everyday acts of traveling and reading take on an entirely new dimension when experienced through a different sensory lens.

October 15 marks White Cane Safety Day, honoring the vital symbol and tool that enables individuals who are blind or visually impaired to navigate the world safely, confidently and independently.

In China, this day holds profound significance for an estimated 17.3 million people living with visual disabilities.

On this special occasion, motivational speaker Nyima Wangdu guides us through an insightful look into accessible living, reminding us that sight is only one of many ways to truly see the world.

Supervisor: Zhang Jingwen Producer: Yang Sha Directors: Zhao Ying, Na Qi Videographers: Xu Haiquan, Junmei Wangzha Cover image designers: Li Yueyun, Qu Bo For more: Motivational speaker Nyima Wangdu: Redefining the impossible Motivational speaker Nyima Wangdu: Blindness is not a defect but a trait