Cane Quest Pacific Northwest
Save the Date! Cane Quest Pacific Northwest will be held Oct. 6, 2023. Registration link coming soon!
Cane Quest Pacific Northwest is a regional orientation and mobility contest for students in grades 3-12 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.
2023 Participant Forms
Parent Permissions
2023 Volunteer Forms
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!
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?
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
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