White Cane Day Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the white cane and raise awareness for this essential tool for independence! We’ll come together for a hybrid event, starting with a first-hour virtual and in-person kick-off featuring keynote speaker blind pro-skater and motivator, Coco Atama, then in-person participants will enjoy a community walk, lunch, and additional presentations at our Los Angeles, Anaheim, Laguna Hills, Riverside, San Diego and Santa Barbara centers.
Workshop Details
Cost
Free!
Ways to Learn
Online (live instruction via Microsoft Teams or Zoom)
- ThursdayOctober 15 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PT
In Person
- ThursdayOctober 15 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT
- ThursdayOctober 15 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT
- ThursdayOctober 15 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT
- ThursdayOctober 15 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT
- ThursdayOctober 15 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT
- ThursdayOctober 15 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT
How to Sign Up
You’ll receive an email with the appropriate info to access the workshop after you sign up.
What will I learn?
- O&M Specialists will provide information on how to maintain and properly care for their cane
What should I expect?
- The first-hour 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PT includes a hybrid online/in-person kick-off with keynote Coco Atama
- Attending the first-hour kick-off online?
- Interactive online presentation via Microsoft Teams
- Two ways to attend with Teams: video conference or dial-in by phone
- Learn about Microsoft Teams here
- Attending in-person? See map link for directions to Braille Institute locations.
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