Notable Landmarks
In 1947, the first official O&M specialists were formally trained at a Veterans' Blind Rehab Center in this Midwest state.
What is Illinois?
White Cane Day was established in 1964 by this US President.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
White Cane Day is celebrated every year on this date.
What is October 15th?
This specific type of cane is used to identify a person as visually impaired rather than to navigate.
What is an ID cane?
The percentage of individuals who identify as visually impaired that actually use a white cane is less than this number.
What is 10?
This Midwest state is home to the city that passed the first "White Cane Ordinance" in the 1930s which granted right-of-passage privileges to blind pedestrians.
What is Illinois?
The Federal Transit Administration mandated that all new public transit buses must include this feature to alert blind travelers of bus stops.
What is audio description?
In 1921, James Biggs became the first person to paint his cane white in order to make himself more visible to this danger.
What is traffic/drivers?
This travel technique involves a person offering their arm to guide a person who is visually impaired.
What is sighted guide?
This is the largest institution that creates and sells specialized O&M materials, in addition to other related educational supplies and technology.
What is APH (American Printing House for the Blind)?
The governor of this Midwest state passed the first statewide law protecting white cane users.
What is Michigan?
This 1990 US civil rights law mandated that public spaces and transit systems must be accessible to people with disabilities.
What is the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)?
In 1929, this breed of dog became the first dog trained as a guide for people with visual impairments.
What is a German Shepherd?
This term refers to any permanent sound, smell, or physical feature that helps a cane user pinpoint their location.
What is a landmark?
This digital on-demand service connects blind travelers to a live video call for visual assistance and is free to use at many US airports.
What is Aira?
The first college to offer a professional O&M training program was located in this East coast city.
What is Boston?
White Cane Day became internationally recognized this many years after being established in the US.
What is 5 years?
Morris Frank, co-founder of "The Seeing Eye", became the first American to utilize this travel tool.
What is a guide dog?
The acronym COMS stand for this professional title.
What is Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist?
This well-known instructor has been teaching O&M since the early 80's.
Who is Paul Ehresman?
In this Southern state, anyone who is NOT visually impaired who gets caught using a white cane to gain right-of-way face a second-degree misdemeanor charge and up to 60 days in jail.
What is Florida?
This Act mandated the inclusion of related educational services such as O&M and braille into the school system.
What is the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)?
This man is known as the "Father of Orientation and Mobility."
Who is Richard Hoover?
These street crossing systems incorporate audio features to alert cane users when the traffic signal has changed.
What are Accessible Pedestrian Signals/Accessible Crosswalks?
After leaving MSB, this person is who you contact in order to receive additional O&M training as an adult.
Who is RSB counselor?