VRCBVI Spring Event 2023
G.P.S. 2023: Goals, Purpose, Solutions
Explore the Possibilities at VRCBVI

VRCBVI Spring Event 2023
Saturday, June 3, 2023
9:00am - 3:30pm
401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227

The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired family cordially invites you to join us for a day of exploration and fun as we begin to chart new pathways forward! Being blind isn’t the end of the road; it’s the start of a remarkable journey. It is our goal for you to walk away from this event with newfound knowledge regarding the range of services offered at VRCBVI. VRCBVI is your one-stop shop for students who want to learn the skills and techniques to build confidence and develop leadership strategies they will take back to their homes and into their communities and schools. Come find out what skills and characteristics define a truly confident blind or vision-impaired individual.

VRCBVI's motto is, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” This free & fun opportunity for students ages 7-19 and their families will be filled with structured discussions to enhance success and provide real-life examples of what blind and vision-impaired people can accomplish. You and your student can explore the possibilities that are realized when you have the skills you need to be successful and independent. You can go confidently in the direction of YOUR dreams!

Explorers, we challenge you to come to learn, meet new people, and take your chances to win exciting prizes throughout the day!


What are you afraid of? Adventure awaits!
Charting our course for the day:
 9:00am: Registration

9:30am: Welcome to VRCBVI's G.P.S. Quest
Opening remarks from VRCBVI’s Center Director, Melody Roane, LIFE alumni, and VRCBVI Instructors

10:00am - 11:00am: Breakout session 1
Parents & Students: Cooking 101
 Hungry for Adventure: Ever wonder how to distinguish between various spices in the kitchen? Or how blind people can cook safely and independently? Personal & Home Management allows you to get creative and discover the importance of meal prepping and time management. Spoiler alert: these skills translate out of the kitchen and into all aspects of your life.

11:00am - 11:30am: Breakout session 2
Parents: O&M
 Your Mission… Should You Choose to Accept It: You frequently hear the words independence and freedom in tandem with Orientation and Mobility. Come see exactly what that means at VRCBVI. We are ready to discuss the power of the cane, where it can take you, and how to get there. Just like Lao Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." (And a long white cane!)

Students: Braille & Technology
 Follow The Dots: During this session, we will explore practical applications of Braille in today’s employment and academic settings. We will also learn how to navigate our digital world and tap into technology in unimaginable and exciting new ways.

11:30am - 12:00pm: Breakout session 3
Parents: Braille & Technology
Students: O&M

12:00pm - 1:00pm: The Grub Hub
Lunch is free to all participants

1:00pm - 2:00pm: What Goes Around Comes Around
Fun activities, games, and networking with VRCBVI staff to learn more about the skills that lead to success.

2:00pm - 3:00pm: Leave Your Mark
Leave Your Mark: It's time to start bragging about yourself! What is a brag sheet? How do you determine which direction to launch in so you can get the experience and skills you need to pump up your resume? Our instructors will discuss ideas that will get you thinking about how you can reach your maximum potential.

3:00pm - 3:30pm: Journey Forward
Closing remarks, discussion, questions, and recap from Melody Roane, VRCBVI Instructors, and past students.

This event is limited to 15 students and their families. Registration deadline is May 26, 2023. Sign up today!



For additional information or questions, please contact VRCBVI’s Community Engagement Coordinator, William Sutton Jr. at William.sutton@dbvi.virginia.gov or 804-371-3204.

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