Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Fulton Students Mark International White Cane Day

Aurora Public Schools

NEWS RELEASE # 23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 13, 2010

 

WHAT: Students Celebrate International White Cane Day 2010
WHEN: October 14, 10:15 a.m.
WHERE: Fulton Elementary School, 755 Fulton Street 80010

 

Fulton Students Mark International White Cane Day


Fulton Elementary School students and staff members will celebrate International White Cane Day 2010 on Thursday, October 14. The day is observed around the world as a way to draw attention to the mobility needs of people who are blind or vision impaired.


Five students at Fulton Elementary School are legally blind. The entire school will be brought together to learn more about International White Cane Day. All students will be presented with special mementos to mark the day. The group will also watch a video featuring their fellow students demonstrating how they use their white canes.


Media is encouraged to attend this special gathering of students:

International White Cane Day 2010
Thursday, October 14
10:15 a.m.
Fulton Elementary School
755 Fulton Street
Aurora, Colorado 80010


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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information





 APS Communication Department
Georgia Durán, Chief Communication Officer
303-365-7805
FAX: 303-326-1939
e-mail: grduran@aps.k12.co.us
http://www.aps.k12.co.us/communications

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