Cane Quest Pacific Northwest
Cane quest will be back October 2025!
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.
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?
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
2023 Sponsors:
Community Partners:
- Ben Franklin Transit
- Local Lions Clubs
- Sandy's Trophies
- West Richland Police Department
2023 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