THE WHITE STICK.

Evening Star, Issue 26137, 26 June 1947, Page 12

THE WHITE STICK.

Sir,—l am a man who is almost" blind, having just sufficient vision to get about sometimes, and being barely able to see the footpath kerbing, and I find great difficulty at the intersections of streets, and particularly crossing the streets. lam also unable to read th<=> destination signals on trams and buses, and have been rebuffed on several occasions by thoughtless or unsympathetic people. I have asked where the tram or bus was going, and have been told to have a look at the front, or asked: “ Can’t you read?” The general idea about the white stick is that it is for the totally blind only. Such is not the case. It is also intended to help people like myself—that is my reason for writing this letter. I feel sure, sir, that the public wil appreciate my point. I hope vou will publish this letter. By so doing you will render a service and helping hand to people like myself. I would su £S e st that if school children were taught the meaning and use of the white stick they could help considerably. 1 must use the white stick for my own protection and in fairness to drivers of various vehicles.—l am, etc., June 21. Almost Blind.