News from the CIUSSS

White Cane Week February 2–6, 2026

Location

All events will take place at Layton Hall, Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre (LLMRC), 7010 Sherbrooke Street West, except the braille bingo for P.E. Layton students.

Schedule

Monday, February 2

Opening Presentation, 9:00–9:15
Welcome by Lucio D’Intino

Connecting the Dots, 9:15–10:15
Lecture by Dr. Natalie Martiniello

“Open Door” Fair, 10:30–3:00
Demonstrations of equipment including assistive technology, guide dogs, braille displays, adaptive tools, tactile indicators, talking books, and more.

Tuesday, February 3

Personal Stories, 10:00–1:30
Clients share and read personal accounts of their experiences with vision loss.

Wednesday, February 4

Panel Discussion: 1:00–2:00

Vision Research Presentations: 2:00–4:00
Presented by students from the Université de Montréal

Thursday, February 5

Braille Bingo for All: 11:30–1:00

Friday, February 6

Dinner in the Dark, 5:30–9:30
A four-course meal catered by Pasta Casareccia is $65 per person (donations of $75 or $100 are greatly appreciated).  Tickets available online.

Contact

Lucio D’Intino – 438 870 5824 –  ldintino@sympatico.ca

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