This article was prepared by the New Brunswick Easter Seal March of Dimes on behalf of the CHN People with Disabilities Affiliate.
Canadian winters present challenges for everyone.
Snow and ice make it harder to travel outdoors and the cold makes it harder to do things once we get there. For some people, those additional demands can actually become barriers. For others, there are increased health risks. During this week, take a moment to learn more about different kinds of white canes and about the concerns and needs of people who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. The snow can create additional challenges for these people by reshaping ground that they have travelled by memory in the past.