[Massachusetts-NFB] Celebrate White Cane Awareness Day with Us: Empower Independence and Safety

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind]

Join us at the Massachusetts State House on Friday, October 18th, at 10 A.M. White Cane Awareness Day Celebration Join the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind and Perkins School for the Blind to 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. Friday, October 18, 2024 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Massachusetts State House - Great Hall 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 Register To Attend Registration is required. Space is limited. 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   Listen Live! If you are unable to attend the celebration in person, Talking Information Center will broadcast the event live: How to Listen The celebration will also be rebroadcast on all the Massachusetts Audio Information Network member stations.   The White Cane History Related laws Learn about the white cane Share Your Story What does your white cane mean to you? Submit a Testimonial   This year marks the 60th anniversary of White Cane Day as a national observance. On October 6, 1964, a joint resolution of the United States Congress authorized the President to proclaim October 15 as White Cane Safety Day. Just hours later, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the first proclamation. Over the years, the white cane has transformed from a simple mobility tool to a powerful symbol of independence and equality, leading us to now recognize this day as White Cane Awareness Day. To honor this milestone, the Healey-Driscoll Administration will issue a proclamation to commemorate the observance in Massachusetts. Our celebration will feature an inspiring lineup of speakers who will share their personal experiences and reflections on what the white cane means to them. Additionally, we will announce the winners of the Meg Robertson Mobility Award, honoring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional mobility skills and have embraced the white cane to enhance their independence.   Featured Speaker: Kerlyne Pacombe Kerlyne is a dedicated Field Education Coordinator at Boston University and a part-time psychotherapist. As a first-generation college student with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Boston College and a master’s degree in social work from Simmons University, Kerlyne has made a significant impact in the fields of social work and advocacy. Read Kerlyne's Full Biography   Resource Tables The following organizations will be hosting resource tables. Visit them before the speaking event begins at 11 A.M. or after the event concludes at 1 P.M. City of Boston Disabilities Commission Massachusetts Audio Information Network Massachusetts Office on Disability MBTA Mobility Center MBTA Department of System-Wide Accessibility MCB/DDS Partnership Project  Partners for Youth with Disabilities Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library  Perkins School for the Blind The Carroll Center for the Blind Work Without Limits   Make A White Cane Pin to Show Your Support MCB Orientation and Mobility Director Ally Bull describes how to make a white cane lapel pin. Watch the Video   Visiting the Massachusetts State House The Ashburton Park Entrance on Bowdoin Street is the accessible entrance for the State House. Visitors using The RIDE or a rideshare service, such as Uber or Lyft, may 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 attendees. Information on visiting the Massachusetts State House Learn more about Massachusetts State House Accessibility Questions? Email mcbinfo at mass.gov or call 1-800-392-6450 The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing accessible events. ASL interpreting and CART services have been requested. To request a reasonable modification to participate in this event, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Coordinator Shauntay King at 617-894-4352 or Shauntay.M.King at mass.gov. Requests made after October 4, 2024 will be considered but may not be possible to fill. Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 1-800-392-6450             Massachusetts Commission for the Blind | 600 Washington Street | Boston, MA 02111 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice
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