Triangle Federation of the Blind White Cane Seminar and Resource Fair

Triangle Federation of the Blind White Cane Seminar and Resource Fair

Learn how to be welcoming and accessible to the blind and low vision community! Network and learn about resources and services.

By Triangle Federation of the Blind a local chapter of National Federation of the Blind of NC

Date and time

Location

Artspace

201 East Davie Street Raleigh, NC 27601

Refund Policy

No refunds

Agenda

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Seminar and Lunch

Triangle Federation of the Blind


Check in will start at 9:45a. This seminar will provide training and information on how your organization can be better accessible and welcoming to blind and low vision people. The fee is $30 and box...

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Free Community Resource Fair

Triangle Federation of the Blind


This resource fair will have interactive demonstrations of braille, technology, cooking and accessible community recreation and leisure activities. We will have valuable information of how to engage...

About this event

Welcome to Triangle Federation of the Blind 2nd White Cane Awareness Events 2025! Join us in promoting inclusion, independence and sharing resources for the blind and low vision community at Artspace on Tuesday October 14th, 2025. This event will feature an educational seminar and lunch ($30), an afternoon resource fair(free).

Our key note speaker is Lex Gillette, Lex is a Raleigh Native and the most decoreated totally blind long and triple jumper ins US History. He is a five-time Paralympic medalist and four-time world champion. All proceeds from the event will go to supporting the work of the Triangle Federation of the Blind.

We have also designed our White Cane Day Tshirts and they are available to order. You will be able to pick them up on October 14th at the time you check in at our registration table. We can also mail to you ($199 shipping) order by September 26th. Short Sleeves $20 and Long Sleeves $25 https://raleigh.instantimprints.com/tfotb/shop/home

Triangle Federation of the Blind will join North Carolina Council of the Blind for a White Cane March on Wednesday October 15, (Free)

Frequently asked questions

Is this event accessible ?

Yes! Artspace is an ADA accessible building, and the event organizers are working to make all content accessible. If you have a specific question or request, please contact us at 919-410-8155. For more info. on Artspace and parking please visit https://artspacenc.org/visit/

Are kids welcome at this event?

Yes

Are vegetarian options available for lunch

Yes, we will be serving box lunches and vegetarian options are available.

How do I request special pricing?

Contact us at triangle.federation04@gmail.com or 919-410-8155

Can my organization be a sponsor of the event or be considered for a spot at the resource fair ?

Yes! Please contact us at triangle.federation04@gmail.com or 919-410-8155

$0 – $55.20
Oct 14 · 10:00 AM EDT