Cane Quest Pacific Northwest
Cane Quest Pacific Northwest will be Friday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cane Quest Pacific Northwest is a regional orientation and mobility event for students as young as 2-years-old through grade 12, organized and run by Richland School District. Cane Quest was developed by the Braille Institute of America and aims to empower and celebrate visually-impaired students while bringing the whole community together.
Participants navigate designated routes through instructions and the assistance of volunteers. The routes are designed locally to test skills in navigating residential and commercial areas as well as public transportation.
New for 2023!
NW Association for Blind Athletes is bringing Goalball and Beep Baseball to PNW Cane Quest!
- Goalball is a silent sport where participants attempt to roll a ball with bells into an opponent’s net for points. Opposing players must remain on their hands and knees and use ear-hand coordination to block shots thrown at their net.
- Beep baseball is a version of America's pastime developed for those with vision impairment. The sport uses audio cues such as balls that beeps and bases that buzz to alert and guide players.
Schedule
Cane Quest PNW will be Friday, Oct. 6. This schedule is tentative and is subject to change.
Time | Event |
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8:30 a.m. | Participant Check-In |
9:00 a.m. | Opening Ceremony |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
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11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Lunch |
12 - 1:30 p.m. | NWABA Beeping Baseball (All Participants) |
1:30 - 2 p.m. | Awards Ceremony |
2023 Participant Forms
Parent Permissions
2023 Volunteer Information
A required volunteer training will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6. Participant check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. and Cane Quest Northwest events will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteer clean-up and wrap-up will be 2-3 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible to compete in Cane Quest?
- What skills should Cane Quest participants have?
- Any other participation requirements for Cane Quest?
- Is there a cost to participate?
- Where will Cane Quest be held?
- Will students be monitored or given assistance during Cane Quest?
Who is eligible to compete in Cane Quest?
What skills should Cane Quest participants have?
Any other participation requirements for Cane Quest?
Is there a cost to participate?
Where will Cane Quest be held?
Will students be monitored or given assistance during Cane Quest?
Thank you to all the students who showed off their mobility and navigation skills at the first Cane Quest Pacific Northwest and to all the families, volunteers and community partners who supported them! Check out a video and photos of the big day and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Contact:
Mandy Carpenter
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Amanda.Carpenter@rsd.edu
Linda Mcfall
Teacher of Visually Impaired/Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Linda.McFall@rsd.edu
Thank you to our sponsors and community partners. Without you, this event would not be possible.
Sponsors:
Community Partners:
- Ben Franklin Transit
- Local Lions Clubs
- Sandy's Trophies
- West Richland Police Department
2022 Event Photos
Interesting In Being A Cane Quest Sponsor?
Help us support visually-impaired students in our community and across the Pacific Northwest. We are looking for sponsors to help cover costs of Cane Quest Pacific Northwest such as meals and lodging for participants and volunteers.
For more information, contact
- Linda Mcfall at Linda.Mcfall@rsd.edu or (509) 967-6384
- Mandy Carpenter at Amanda.Carpenter@rsd.edu or (509) 967-6597