October is Orientation & Mobility Month!
Join us, have fun moving and learn something new!
This October, Braille Institute is celebrating Orientation & Mobility (O&M) month. Learn ways to get around safely and confidently despite vision loss. Join us for free workshops and activities throughout the month – stay active, learn new skills, and win prizes.
- Free online workshops you can attend from the comfort of your home and in-person
- Join us for the Move-A-Thon on Tuesday, October 3
- Braille Institute will celebrate White Cane Day on Tuesday, October 17
- Cane Quest SoCal returns on Saturday, October 21 for grades 3-12
- “Baldy For The Blind“ documentary screening on Wednesday, October 25
Fourth Annual Move-A-Thon
Move-A-Thon returns as a one-day, in-person contest on October 3!
Join us for our Fourth Annual Move-A-Thon and win prizes! On October 3, participating Braille Institute centers will host a walk near or around the center, and all abilities are welcome. Let’s kick off the month by promoting physical activity, white cane safety and awareness among the visually impaired and blind community in this healthy and fun way. This event is open to everyone.
When:
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Participating Centers:
Braille Institute San Diego (Event will take place October 4)
Click on your local center webpage for more details on how to participate.
White Cane Day Celebration
Braille Institute is celebrating White Cane Day on October 17 at multiple center locations. Let’s bring awareness to white cane safety. Activities include guest speakers, proclamations, cane repair stations, and more!
When:
Tuesday, October 17
Participating Centers:
Click on your local center webpage for more details on how to participate.
Eugene K., Braille Institute student, shares his personal and courageous orientation & mobility story in the video above where he is walking down a city street sidewalk with white cane. “I can do this triathalon which I did in 2020, I can ride a bike again, I can even jump in a pool and swim down these lanes…after my O&M training.”
If you would like to support Braille Institute during Orientation & Mobility Month, click here to DONATE. Thank you!
