White Cane Day at TSBVI

Celebrate White Cane Day with TSBVI on October 16, 2024! The event will be held on the campus of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired located at 1100 W. 45th Street, Austin, TX 78756. Parking is limited and attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, bus, or use rideshare. Join us for a petting zoo, rock climbing wall, music, food, bounce house, Bonzo the Clown, and More! Listen to a full narrative description of the event grounds or a brief overview. Learn more at the White Cane Day site.

Event Program

White Cane Day fun walk/marches

The Texas School for Blind and Visually Impaired and Texas Workforce Commission march assembles at 8:45 a.m. Meet at one of the following locations to join the march:

• Walgreens, 4501 Guadalupe St
• Central Market, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd.
• The Pit Barbecue, 4707 Burnet Road
• Triangle Station, 47th @ W. Guadalupe

9:00 a.m. March begins to The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1100 W. 45th St Austin, TX 78756.

Program Line Up (located on a stage in the patio area outside the TSBVI cafeteria)

9:50 a.m. TSBVI Choir

• Master of Ceremonies – Valerie Alvarez

10:00 a.m. Program begins

• National Anthem
• Executive Director of the Governor’s Committee on Disabilities – Ron Lucey – presenting Governor’s Proclamation
• TSBVI Superintendent – Emily Coleman and Student
• TWC Speakers
• HHSC Director of Blind Children’s Program – Joanie Cooksey
• Chief Executive Office for Travis Association for the Blind – Jim Meehan
• Country Music Performance by Ben S.
• Instrumental Performance by Tristian Gallegos

11:00 a.m. Lunch – Black’s BBQ in the cafeteria

Event Map with Activities and Exhibit Booths

White Cane Day Narrative Map Description

We have six hydration stations scattered throughout the central grounds. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own personal refillable water bottles to help reduce waste for our campus.

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