The session brought together road safety professionals, mobility trainers, and members of the visually impaired community to highlight the importance of creating a safer and more accessible road environment for all citizens
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ISLAMABAD: The Road Safety Awareness Unit (RSAU) of the National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) coordinated a special White Cane Safety Awareness Session in collaboration with the National Mobility & Independence Training Centre (NMITC) at the DLA Hamid Shakeel Auditorium in Islamabad.
Organized in connection with White Cane Safety Day, the event aimed to promote inclusive road safety practices, safe pedestrian mobility, and greater awareness among motorists regarding the rights and needs of visually impaired individuals.
The session brought together road safety professionals, mobility trainers, and members of the visually impaired community to highlight the importance of creating a safer and more accessible road environment for all citizens. Participants were sensitized to the challenges faced by visually impaired pedestrians and the critical role that drivers and road users play in ensuring their safety.
Speakers emphasized that the white cane is a symbol of independence and mobility for visually impaired persons and called for increased public awareness and responsible road behavior to facilitate their safe movement. The event also underscored the need for greater cooperation among public institutions, civil society organizations, and the community to advance accessibility and inclusion.
The NHMP reaffirmed its commitment to promoting road safety education and supporting initiatives that foster an inclusive and secure transportation environment for all road users, particularly vulnerable groups.
