Minnesota Cane Quest

SparkPath, Minneapolis Public Schools, State Services for the Blind, the Minnesota Department of Education, and the Region 11 Low Incidence Project at BrightWorks are working together to coordinate the first Minnesota Cane Quest! Cane Quest is a fun Orientation & Mobility (O&M) program organized by the Braille Institute and designed for students in grades 3-12 with low-to-no vision. O&M focuses on the skills used to understand and navigate one’s environment safely. Strong O&M skills lay the foundation for independence, confidence, and safety. Whether you’re new to your white cane, a long-time cane user, a guide dog owner, or have low vision, Cane Quest is an exciting way to show off your O&M skills and make new friends.

Cane Quest Age Groups: 

• Pathfinders: Low Vision
• Scouts: Grades 3-6
• Explorers: Grade 7-9
• Trailblazers: Grades 10-12

Demonstrated Skills Include:

• Cane Techniques
• Stairs and Elevators
• Door and Obstacle Navigation
• Street Crossing (Trailblazers & Explorers only)

Save the Date – Saturday, April 25, 2026

Location: Edison High School – 700 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Schedule: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Partners

Thank you to our 2026 partners for supporting the first Minnesota Cane Quest! If you would like to learn more about supporting the competition, please contact Madi Ericksen at 612-638-1514.