May the Fourth Be With You - 2019

VRCBVI cordially invites you to our debut spring event: May the Fourth Be With You: Rebelling Against Low Expectations A day for blind and VI youth and their parents... Ideal for youth ages 7-19

Come and join the Rebel Alliance! No, you won't be learning to use the force from a Jedi. But you and your child will have the opportunity to spend time with successful and efficient blind people as they share how they shop, read emails, prepare meals, take notes, organize their homes, and generally live their lives. This training will demonstrate practical strategies to enhance success at school and at home. Most importantly, it will give you real-life examples of what blind people can do and raise the expectations you have for your child (and the expectations your child has for him/herself).

Topics and demos will include: Orientation and Mobility - Freeing your inner Jedi: Learning how blind people travel independently through the galaxy Braille: Feel the Force: Understanding the importance of Braille in your academic and personal life Technology: These are the Droids you're looking for: Learning about new advancements in accessible technology for academic and personal use Personal and Home Management: PHM Padawans: Learning to use the Force in the kitchen Agenda: 9:15 - Registration 9:30 - Opening remarks - hear from a youth, parent and staff member who have participated in a prior LIFE program 10:00 to 11:00- Parents will work with our Braille and technology instructors Students will work with our personal and home management instructors (cooking and cleaning) 11:00 to 12:00- Parents will work with our personal and home management instructors Students will work with our Braille and technology instructors 12:00 - 12:50 - Lunch 12:50 - Load vans for O&M activity 1:00 to 3:00 - In small groups, parents observe how a blind person completes a grocery shopping trip Students will observe blind people grocery shopping too (also in small groups) 3:00 Refreshments and Resources 3:15 to 4:00 - Closing remarks with Melody Roane (Center Director)

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This is a free event but is limited to 10 students and up to three additional family members (per family). Once you register, we will contact you via email or phone to let you know whether your family is one of the first 10 to register. Register now!