White Cane Awareness Day Statewide Celebrations 2019
Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins, Iowa
The families surrounding the Grant Wood Area Education Agency and beyond had the opportunity to celebrate at Bloomsbury Farm on October 13th. Although it was a blustery day, the families were all smiles as we ate a nice lunch, rode on the hay rack ride, and explored the many activities that the farm offered. This experience provided families with an opportunity to get together and to celebrate!
Dream Playground, Council Bluffs, IA
Green Hills staff and students went to the Dream Playground at Lake Manawa on October 15th. We enjoyed a picnic lunch in the shelter and played at the newly renovated playground.
State Capitol, Des Moines, IA
Students used their orientation and mobility skills to find statues, artifacts and other interesting things around the Capitol ground and inside the building. Six of the students climbed the 91 steps to the dome. Governor Kim Reynolds read and signed a White Cane Awareness Day proclamation.
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls, IA
Eleven students plus staff enjoyed the musical Sugar Skull at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Before the show, members of the cast talked with students and led tactile exploration of some props. After the show everyone enjoyed lunch at a dining center on the UNI campus.
Mississippi Bend AEA, Bettendorf, IA
The Bettendorf fire station brought a fire engine for the students to explore. The kids were able to try on a fire helmet and touch the hose and ladders. The kids then made their own sack lunches, decorated cupcakes and socialized while decorating pumpkins and making Braille bead fobs for their canes.
Other celebrations included train museum tour in Sioux City, IA.
