11 September 2024
Sharon, O&M Practitioner, shares her thoughts on the Long Cane Rally
The annual Long Cane Rally is definitely the highlight of the year for all the participants. It allows the participants to show off their cane techniques and participants from different organisations need to socialise.
“It makes me so excited to see how my clients can confidently move around in an unfamiliar environment, it's a very fulfilling to think that every orientation and mobility practice has a part in their children's achievements.”
She likes to observe all her participants during the event to see which persons still needs to be captured.
Sharon fondly remembers the boy who finished last, he walked with effort, and never gave up. A beautiful example of a person who keeps winning!! Definitely the togetherness and to see how everyone, despite what Organization you are, just simply becomes a family on the day.
The highlight for Sharon is everyone working together. The input of everyone is important and everyone's needs for the planning of such a day are taken into account. The goodie bags with a few cremation items always remain a winner and of course the lucky draw prizes.
She is very pleased that the competitive factor has been removed and that all participants are winners.
The O and M practitioners also get the opportunity to share some ideas and just have a nice chat.
Terelga, LCR Participant, share her thoughts on the Long Cane Rally
As a participant, Terelga enjoys the LCR because of the awareness it brings to the public. She enjoys the challenges of the unknown area. The socializing factor with other visually impaired peers is one of the many things she enjoys
The previous Long Cane Rally was a safe environment and obstacle-free with very nice sidewalks. For this year she is looking forward to showcaseing her Long Cane techniques and show off a bit.
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