International Day for Tolerance: (excerpted from http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/international-day-tolerance) The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Tolerance is annually observed on November 16 to educate people about the need for tolerance in society and to help them understand the negative effects of intolerance. The International Day for Tolerance is a time for people to learn about respecting [...]

White Cane Safety Day: (excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Cane_Safety_Day) White Cane Safety Day is an unofficial holiday in the United States, celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, [...]