White Cane Awareness Day
White Cane Awareness Day events taking place around the state:
Newport
When: Monday October 7, 2024, at 12:30 AM.
Where: 222 Main St, Newport, VT 05855
Details: Assemble in the municipal office’s conference room. Light refreshments will be served. Experiential walk on Main St. for participants.
Burlington
When: Saturday October 12, 2024 at 9:30 AM.
Where: Begins at 1 College St. Burlington, VT.
Details: Gather at the accessible waterfront sign. Experiential walk on Main St. and Church St. for participants. Light refreshments to be served at DBVI offices at 110 Cherry St. Partnering with DBVI and LEAP.
Montpelier
When: October 15, 2024, at 9:30 AM.
Where: Participants will gather on the statehouse lawn.
Details: Experiential walk down State St. and Main St. Participants will end at the DBVI offices in the Capitol Plaza for light refreshments. The event is in partnership with the Barre Lions and the Asian American Club and DBVI.
West Brattleboro
When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
Where: 880 Vt Route-9 West Brattleboro, VT at the Congregational Church. There will be an experiential walk along route 9 and light refreshments at the meeting hall in the Church.
Barre
When: Tuesday October 15, 2024 at 12:30 PM.
Where: 325 N. Main St. Barre, VT.
Details: Experiential walk down Main St. Participants will end at the conference room on the 2nd floor of Community National Bank for light refreshments. The event is in partnership with the Barre Lions and the Asian American Club and DBVI.