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Expanding Your Universe: Charting Your Future!
Saturday, April 23 2022
9:00am - 3:30pm
A long time ago,
in a galaxy far, far, away
on this day in history in 2022,
the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind
and Vision Impaired
hosted their famous program for
blind teens and their parents. Little did the world know that
the Spring Event
would change the lives of all of the participants.
VRCBVI’s Spring Event is dedicated to blind students and their families to demonstrate how blind people live and work successfully and independently. Our staff will share strategies blind people use to shop, travel with a long white cane, prepare meals, organize their homes, and take leadership roles in their school, community and work.
This training will be filled with structured discussions to enhance success at school and at home and will give you real-life examples of what blind people can do. Most importantly, it will give you and your child a glimpse into the possibilities when you have “the right stuff” (aka – skills, confidence and opportunities).
This event is ideal for 10 to 18 year olds.
Come join us and take your skills to INFINITY & BEYOND at VRCBVI!
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This year's agenda includes (students and parents will separate for breakout sessions):
9:00am: Registration
9:30am: Welcome to the VRCBVI Observatory
10:00am - 11:00am: Breakout session 1
11:00am - 12:00pm: Breakout session 2
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Galaxy Grub
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Breakout session 3
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Breakout session 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm: Blasting Off Into Your Future
Breakdown of the day's activities:
Welcome to the VRCBVI Observatory
Join Commander Melody Roane as she launches us into orbit! Commander Roane will lead the opening conversation with a panel of former cadets and current crew regarding their personal experiences with blindness. They will share tips and tricks that led to their success and how they use those skills back on planet Earth.
Orbiting Literacy & Galactic Gadgetry: Braille and Technology
Have you ever wondered how someone who is blind identifies printed text, recognizes money, formats a word document, or navigates a smartphone? You are invited to meet with members of the VRCBVI Tech department to learn answers to the above questions and ask some of your own. You can also come to check out the cutting-edge Braille displays with the VRCBVI Braille Instructor! Ask any Braille questions you may have and find out how Braille still works in today's technology-driven society.
Celestial Skills: Personal Home Management
Question: Can someone who is Blind or Vision Impaired cook in a kitchen safely and independently? Answer: “Absolutely!” Come join our VRCBVI Personal and Home Management department for an overview of basic non-visual skills needed to make your favorite dishes, keep your kitchen and home organized, label items, and other techniques used in and around the kitchen!
Navigating The Nebula: Orientation & Mobility
The Orientation and Mobility department is rip-roaring and ready for you to bring your thoughts and questions orbiting around the long white cane. Plan for a lively discussion focused on the power of the cane, and how it can propel you towards freedom and independence. Start thinking now: What truly makes a confident-cosmic, blind or vision impaired traveler?
Fueling Your Future: Student discussion on life after high school
Join VRCBVI crew members to learn how to prepare yourself for the adventure ahead. Learn strategies on how to deal with the turbulence of life in college, employment, and beyond.
Preparing to Launch: Parent discussion on life after high school for their students
Join Commander Roane, Asst. Commander Amy Phelps, and others as you prepare your cadet to successfully complete their mission. Discuss ways to empower, support, and push them to achieve their maximum potential.
Blasting Off Into Your Future: Closing Discussion
We will wrap up with Commander Roane as we debrief the day’s mission with final takeaways and questions before you blast off into the future.
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This event is limited to 15 students and their families. Registration deadline is April 8! Sign up today!
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