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Los Angeles Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Compete in Braille Institute’s Cane Quest, an Orientation & Mobility Competition for Students in Grades 3 to 12. Take a listen to Madeleine Hernandez, Manager, National and Youth Programs.
WHY CANE QUEST IS IMPORTANT:
· Cane Quest is an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) contest for students in grades 3 to 12 who are blind or visually impaired.
· Orientation & Mobility focuses on the ability of students to identify their surroundings and get from one location to another safely without the use of sight.
· Specific O&M skills include fundamental travel techniques and cane skills -- sound localization, dropped objects, traffic light crossing, and vehicle detection.
· Contestants compete in three distinct skill categories – scouts (3-6 grade), explorers (7-9 grade), and trailblazers (10-12 grade).
· This year the Wayfarers category has been added for children ages 2 – 6 years old who are part of our Child Development program.
· The contest is held on a college campus to help demystify higher education and promote career exploration for students and their families.
· Parents can attend workshops to learn about independent travel and safety.
· Event returns to in-person and marks the 14th year for the contest.
· LA Metro will also have a metro bus onsite for teaching.
For more information check out their website.