More Than a Competition: Minnesota’s First Cane Quest

More Than a Competition: Minnesota’s First Cane Quest

May 22, 2026 · 34 min

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The episode discusses Minnesota's first Cane Quest event focused on building confidence and real-world travel skills for students.

Podcast Summary: Minnesota’s first Cane Quest brought together students, families, teachers, orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists, and volunteers for a day focused on confidence, independence, and real-world travel skills. • Students practiced tactile maps, cardinal directions, obstacle detection, stair travel, street crossings, and locating destinations using white cane techniques. • Activities were designed for different […]

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