The Long White Cane
What is the name of the tool that helps a person who is blind or visually impaired detect obstacles while traveling?
A long white cane.
What color is the cane traditionally associated with White Cane Day?
White
What is one type of public transportation you can use to get around a city?
A bus, train, or subway.
What street is LHS on?
2nd St.
What is my last name?
Gutierrez
What is the name of the part at the bottom of the cane that makes contact with the ground?
The cane tip.
What is the main purpose of White Cane Day?
To raise awareness about white cane users, independence, and the rights of people who are blind or visually impaired.
What app can you use to help you know where you are?
A GPS like Google Maps, Apple Maps, etc.
Where was my old office located? Where is my new one?
My old office was in the cafe building and my new office is at Krey Elementary School.
What phrase does Mr. Diego often say after you complete a task?
What do you think? or What did you notice?
What is smaller than a roller ball, but works in a similar way?
A rolling marshmallow tip
Does using a white cane automatically mean that a person has no usable vision?
No. People with varying degrees of vision loss may use a white cane.
You are using a rideshare service. What should you check before getting into the vehicle?
Verify the driver and vehicle details against the app and confirm that the ride is yours.
Where do we typically practice stair travel?
On the stairs near the quad. or B Building.
Where did Mr. Diego work before working for Contra Costa County Office of Education?
Sacramento County Office of Education
The colors of the long white cane that identifies a blind or visually impaired traveler.
What is white and red?
What date is International White Cane Safety Day observed each year?
October 15th
You are walking along a familiar route, but a construction barrier blocks your usual path. What is a safe way to handle the situation?
Stop, assess the situation, use a safe known alternative or ask for assistance, and avoid entering an unsafe or unfamiliar path without checking it.
How do you get to the library from the front of the school? Be specific.
Hmmm???
What year did Mr. Diego become a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and a Orientation & Mobility Instructor?
TVI in 2021, and O&M 2024
You are walking toward a staircase and your cane detects a change in level. What is the first thing you do?
Stop or freeze!
True or false: A white cane is only useful for finding obstacles, not for traveling independently.
False. It also helps users gather information about the walking surface, locate changes in level, and travel independently.
What tool(s) can you use if a street sign is too far away to read?
A monocular, your phone's camera, or GPS app.
What room number is your TS/Life Skills classroom?
Flora H6, Oji H4, Lim N17, Judson B110
Where did Mr. Diego do his internship at, and how old was his first O&M student?
At the Veteran's hospital and over 80 years old!