[Massachusetts-NFB] ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER: 2023 MCB White Cane Awareness Day Celebration

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind]

Join Us at the Massachusetts State House on Friday, October 13th, at 11 A.M.  2023 White Cane Awareness Day Celebration Friday, October 13th 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. (Doors open at 10:30 A.M.) Massachusetts State House - Great Hall 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 RSVP by Friday, October 6th The Ashburton Park Entrance on Bowdoin Street is the accessible entrance for the State House. The entrance had been closed for renovations, but reopened on September 11. Visitors using The RIDE or a rideshare service, like Uber and Lyft, can use Capitol Coffee House at 122 Bowdoin Street as the drop off point address. Capitol Coffee House is across the street from the Ashburton Park Entrance. Guides will be available to assist guests. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn two ACVREP continuing education credits. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BY PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND Morning pastries Fresh baked muffins Bagels with toppings Fresh cut seasonal fruit salad Juices and bottled water Coffee service with creamer and sugar UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON? The event will be rebroadcast on the Massachusetts Audio Information Network affiliates. ABOUT THE WHITE CANE History of the white cane Related laws Learn more SHARE YOUR STORY What does your white cane mean to you? Submit a Testimonial The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind is excited to announce our annual White Cane Awareness Day Celebration will be held in-person for the first time in four years. The white cane is recognized around the world as a means for identifying and empowering people who are blind and visually impaired. On October 15, 1964, White Cane Day became a national observation in the United States to celebrate the abilities and achievements of people who are blind and visually impaired. Celebrate the independence of the white cane and help raise awareness of the White Cane Law in Massachusetts which requires drivers to identify and yield to pedestrians using a white cane or dog guide at street crossings. The Governor issues a proclamation every year to commemorate the observance of White Cane Day in Massachusetts. We will announce the winners of the 3rd Annual Meg Robertson Mobility Award which recognizes people who demonstrate mobility skills at their level and incorporate the white cane into their lives to increase independence. Questions? Contact Ally Bull, Orientation and Mobility Director allyson.bull at mass.gov We are excited to announce the following organizations will be hosting resource tables at the event: City of Boston Disabilities Commission Massachusetts Audio Information Network MBTA Mobility Center MBTA Department of System-Wide Accessibility MBTA Public Engagement Department MCB/DDS Partnership Project  Northeast Resource Center for Vision Education (NERCVE) Partners for Youth with Disabilities Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library Perkins School for the Blind The Carroll Center for the Blind MAKE A WHITE CANE PIN MCB Orientation and Mobility Director Ally Bull describes how to make a white cane lapel pin. Watch the Video ASL interpreting and CART services have been requested. Learn more about Massachusetts State House Accessibility. If you require an ADA accommodation, please submit the online request form or contact MCB's ADA Coordinator Shauntay King at (617) 894-4352 or Shauntay.M.King at mass.gov at least two weeks prior to the event. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Website ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Massachusetts Commission for the Blind | 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 Unsubscribe massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by mcbinfo at mass.gov
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