Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 2024 MCB White Cane Awareness Day Celebration
Provider
 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)
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Location
 Boston, MA - Massachusetts State House - Great Hall24 Beacon StreetBoston, MA 02108
Date(s)
 October 18, 2024 - October 18, 2024 - 10 A.M. to 1 P.M.
CE Hours
 2.0
Contact Information
 Questions?Email mcbinfo@mass.gov or call 800-392-6250The 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@mass.gov. Requests made after October 4, 2024 will be considered but may not be possible to fill.
Registration Information
 https://massgov.formstack.com/forms/2024_white_cane_awareness_day_registration
Fees
Description of CE Program/Activity
 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.The white cane is recognized around the world as a means for identifying and empowering people who are blind or have low vision. On October 15, 1964, White Cane Day became a national observation in the United States to celebrate their abilities and achievements.The Governor will issue a proclamation to commemorate the observance of White Cane Day in Massachusetts.We will announce the winners of the 4th 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.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 MBTA Mobility Center MBTA Department of System-Wide Accessibility MCB/DDS Partnership Project Partners for Youth with Disabilities Perkins School for the Blind The Carroll Center for the Blind Work Without Limits

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