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School of Medicine Columbia

White Cane Day Celebration

Type: Recorded Webinar
Location: Webinar with Transcript
Cost: Free. (Registration is required.)


Registration

Participants must register to receive the webinar video link and transcript.


About the Program

Join us for a warm, engaging celebration of the white cane – a powerful symbol of independence. Whether you use a cane now or are just curious to learn more, this event offers a look at how the white cane has evolved and what it means to people across generations. We’ll share personal stories, cultural connections, and fun facts.

Participants will learn:

  1. Discover the history and cultural significance of the white cane.
  2. Recognize the diverse roles the white cane plays in daily life, from safety and mobility to advocacy and identity.
  3. Examine how the white cane has evolved across generations.

Target Audience: All are welcome


About the Presenters

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Alex Livingston

Alex has been an Orientation and Mobility Specialist for five years.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from UNC Asheville and a master’s degree in special education from North Carolina Central University. She serves children and adults with vision loss throughout the state of South Carolina. 

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Tyler Trichillo

Tyler has been a Certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) for six years and serving his second year as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS).  He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Pittsburgh.  Tyler is a full-time service provider for school-age children and adults with vision loss in Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas.  In his free time, Tyler enjoys surfing, practicing jiu-jitsu, and playing the guitar.

Accommodations

CART captioning is provided for all SCATP webinars. If you need an additional accommodation to participate, please contact us at least one week prior to the webinar via e-mail or by phone at 803-935-5263. 

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