Join us for an exciting day of connection and friendly competition at the 4th Annual New England Regional Cane Quest, an annual Braille Institute of America event, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025!

Cane Quest is a fun and challenging Orientation & Mobility contest designed for blind and visually impaired school-aged youth who use a white cane. Participants are grouped by skill level and navigate a series of mobility tasks using their white canes.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Explorers (Advanced O&M Skills)

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Scouts (Basic O&M Skills)

Location: The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street Newton, MA 02458

Cost: Free

Why Attend?

• Test your skills: Students demonstrate their white cane navigation abilities in a fun and challenging environment.
• Build meaningful connections: Kids meet peers who are also blind or visually impaired—while parents and siblings engage with others who share similar experiences.
• Win prizes: Participants earn points for proper travel techniques that they can trade in for cool rewards!
• See your child shine: Watch your student apply real-world Orientation & Mobility skills in a fun, supportive setting.
• Understand O&M like never before: Parents will learn so much just from observing their child’s session.
• Participate in family activities: Throughout the day, parents and siblings will enjoy engaging workshops and discussions hosted by the Carroll Families program.
• Make the most of a day off: What better way to spend a school holiday than surrounded by the Carroll Center community?

Mark your calendars and stay tuned!

Registration will open soon with full details. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to a day filled with growth, connection, and joy.

Questions? Email cynthia.messeng​er@carroll.org