Khuthala for the Blind holds fun walk in eMbalenhle on White Cane Day
They also hosted a fun walk during which sighted people were blind-folded so that they can feel what it is like to be blind.
The Khuthala Association for the Blind celebrated White Cane Day on Thursday, October 27, to raise awareness about blindness.
They also hosted a fun walk during which sighted people were blindfolded so that they can feel what it is like to be blind.
Betty Mofokeng, chairperson of the association, said October is the month for the blind and that blind people must be recognised.
“We blindfolded them so that they could experience the challenges that blind people face every day.
“The association is conducting various campaigns, especially at schools, because there are bullies in the public.
“Some people think blindness is a curse or a punishment from God.”
Mofokeng said these campaigns are to educate the community.
“If we don’t teach the community about us, it will result in families hiding and feeling ashamed of their blind relatives.
“God has given his people talents and everybody, including those living with blindness, has the potential to become what God intended them to be,” said Mofokeng.
Mofokeng said blind people can go anywhere they want using a white cane, although they are still facing challenges from community members who don’t understand them.
She also encouraged community members and motorists to be patient with the blind when they are crossing the street. Some motorists hoot at blind people to move out of the road and according to Mofokeng, this can cause accidents.
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