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Oct 13 2026
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TWC Hosts 2026 White Cane Day to Recognize Contributions Made by the Blind and Visually Impaired

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WHAT:

2026 White Cane Day Celebration

WHO:

TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett

TWC Executive Director Steve Pier

Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Executive Director Ron Lucey

City of Austin ADA Program Administrator David Ondich

City of Austin ADA Program Specialist Lee Nguyen

TSBVI Superintendent Emily Coleman

HHSC Director of Blind Children’s Program Joanie Cooksey

Travis Association for the Blind Chief Financial Officer Meg Morreale

Master of Ceremonies Valerie Alvarez

WHEN:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026

WHERE:

Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1100 W. 45th Street Austin, TX 78756

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), along with several partnering organizations, will host the 2026 White Cane Day celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. This event is held to educate the world about blindness and how the blind and visually impaired can live and work independently while giving back to their communities. TWC also participates in the White Cane Day March which starts at 9 a.m. at various locations. More information can be found at https://www.tsbvi.edu/events/white-cane-day-at-tsbvi-2.

The mission of White Cane Safety Day is to promote awareness and understanding of persons with vision loss and blindness who travel with the white cane, while celebrating their accomplishments and independence. The day also celebrates the abilities and successes achieved by people who are blind in a sighted world and honors their many contributions. Learn more at whitecaneday.org.

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Apr 02 2026
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WorkQuest & Texas Workforce Commission Lead East Texas State Use Training & Tour

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WorkQuest staff Taylor Pena, Deidra Davis, Erynn Harrison, Madison Stark, and Melissa Beaty with Kelvin Moore of the Texas Workforce Commission and State Use Program customers during the Horizon Industries training and tour


On Thursday, March 26, WorkQuest and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) partnered to coordinate an East Texas State Use Training and tour at Horizon Industries (East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind).

Horizon Industries is dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for Texans who are blind or visually impaired across East Texas. As a participating CRP, Horizon Industries provides high-quality products to state customers, including safety boots and shoes as well as a variety of paper products used throughout government operations. In addition to employment, the organization plays a critical role in supporting independence by offering training and services that help individuals adapt to and thrive while living with vision loss.

The training brought together customers from across the region for an opportunity to learn more about the Purchasing from People with Disabilities WorksWonders Program and gain insight into available products and services. Attendees also participated in a facility tour, where they experienced firsthand the meaningful work being performed and the impact the Program has on creating employment opportunities for Texans with disabilities. WorkQuest extends a special thanks to all the customers who attended, Kelvin Moore of the Texas Workforce Commission, WorkQuest staff, and Horizon Industries for supporting a productive and informative training.

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