October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to promote safer and more welcoming communities for all. Everyone is a pedestrian some of the time, but for the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive—including those who are blind or low vision—pedestrian safety is a critical issue that affects them every day. Wisconsin’s nondriver population… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month Reminds Drivers to Stay Alert
October is a big month for pedestrian safety! The entire month is Pedestrian Safety Month and October 15 is White Cane Safety Day. Nearly a third of Wisconsin residents are nondrivers, and thousands of state residents who are blind or low vision use a white cane or guide dog to get around. Their safety is… Continue Reading Take Action on Pedestrian Safety in Your Community
Jaxon Baker addressing the Madison Common Council October was Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to promote safer and more welcoming communities for everyone. The month also included White Cane Safety Day on October 15, recognized every year as opportunity to raise awareness of White Cane Laws. In Wisconsin, drivers must stop at least 10 feet… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month and White Cane Safety Day Reaffirmed Commitment to Safe Streets for All
Council Board Member Kole Torres first moved to Menomonee Falls several years ago and has been in her current apartment on a busy three-lane road for about two years. Kole has two dogs, one of whom is old and walks slowly due to arthritis. Continue Reading Board Member Kole Torres Speaks Up on Pedestrian Safety Issue in Her Community
About 31% of Wisconsin residents are nondrivers. That includes people who cannot drive, people who can’t afford to drive, people who simply don’t want to drive, and people who could once drive but are no longer able to due to their age. This population already faces significant barriers in many aspects of life due to… Continue Reading Nondriver Population Projected to Increase Dramatically in Coming Years
October 15 is White Cane Safety Day, a time to raise awareness about state White Cane Laws across the country. Wisconsin’s law requires that drivers stop at least 10 feet from a pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog. White Cane Safety Day takes place during National Pedestrian Safety Month, recognized throughout… Continue Reading A Few Things to Know About White Canes
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, dedicated to raising awareness about pedestrian safety for all people, including those who are blind or low vision. Pedestrian Safety Month also includes White Cane Safety Day on October 15, during which communities across the country bring attention to their state’s White Cane Law requiring drivers stop for pedestrians… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month is an Opportunity to Advocate for Street Features that Make Us Safer
September is Falls Prevention Month, a time to highlight ways to avoid tumbles and the harm they can bring. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and even death in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wisconsin had the highest fall death rate among older adults in the… Continue Reading Standing Tall During Falls Prevention Month
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, and even death, in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wisconsin had the highest fall death rate among older adults in the United States in 2021. But many falls can be prevented. Fall reduction classes across the state can provide skills… Continue Reading Fall Reduction Training Keeps You Safe at Home and in the Community
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training helps people who are blind or who have low vision move around safely in all environments. Navigating busy street intersections is one of many important skills included in O&M training. Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Brent Perzentka of the Council is a member of the City of Madison’s Vision Zero… Continue Reading O&M Strategies Can Keep You Safer at Tricky Intersections
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October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to promote safer and more welcoming communities for all. Everyone is a pedestrian some of the time, but for the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive—including those who are blind or low vision—pedestrian safety is a critical issue that affects them every day. Wisconsin’s nondriver population… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month Reminds Drivers to Stay Alert
October is a big month for pedestrian safety! The entire month is Pedestrian Safety Month and October 15 is White Cane Safety Day. Nearly a third of Wisconsin residents are nondrivers, and thousands of state residents who are blind or low vision use a white cane or guide dog to get around. Their safety is… Continue Reading Take Action on Pedestrian Safety in Your Community
Jaxon Baker addressing the Madison Common Council October was Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to promote safer and more welcoming communities for everyone. The month also included White Cane Safety Day on October 15, recognized every year as opportunity to raise awareness of White Cane Laws. In Wisconsin, drivers must stop at least 10 feet… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month and White Cane Safety Day Reaffirmed Commitment to Safe Streets for All
Council Board Member Kole Torres first moved to Menomonee Falls several years ago and has been in her current apartment on a busy three-lane road for about two years. Kole has two dogs, one of whom is old and walks slowly due to arthritis. Continue Reading Board Member Kole Torres Speaks Up on Pedestrian Safety Issue in Her Community
About 31% of Wisconsin residents are nondrivers. That includes people who cannot drive, people who can’t afford to drive, people who simply don’t want to drive, and people who could once drive but are no longer able to due to their age. This population already faces significant barriers in many aspects of life due to… Continue Reading Nondriver Population Projected to Increase Dramatically in Coming Years
October 15 is White Cane Safety Day, a time to raise awareness about state White Cane Laws across the country. Wisconsin’s law requires that drivers stop at least 10 feet from a pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog. White Cane Safety Day takes place during National Pedestrian Safety Month, recognized throughout… Continue Reading A Few Things to Know About White Canes
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, dedicated to raising awareness about pedestrian safety for all people, including those who are blind or low vision. Pedestrian Safety Month also includes White Cane Safety Day on October 15, during which communities across the country bring attention to their state’s White Cane Law requiring drivers stop for pedestrians… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month is an Opportunity to Advocate for Street Features that Make Us Safer
September is Falls Prevention Month, a time to highlight ways to avoid tumbles and the harm they can bring. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and even death in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wisconsin had the highest fall death rate among older adults in the… Continue Reading Standing Tall During Falls Prevention Month
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, and even death, in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wisconsin had the highest fall death rate among older adults in the United States in 2021. But many falls can be prevented. Fall reduction classes across the state can provide skills… Continue Reading Fall Reduction Training Keeps You Safe at Home and in the Community
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training helps people who are blind or who have low vision move around safely in all environments. Navigating busy street intersections is one of many important skills included in O&M training. Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Brent Perzentka of the Council is a member of the City of Madison’s Vision Zero… Continue Reading O&M Strategies Can Keep You Safer at Tricky Intersections