Virtual Trainings December 2020

Happy Holidays! VRCBVI is pleased to offer virtual training opportunities throughout December, 2020! All sessions are open to anyone and free of charge. Each training will begin at 1:00 pm and will end no later than 3:00 pm. Please check out and select events you'd like to attend, then tell us about yourself near the bottom of this form. You will receive a confirmation email containing login / call in information for each event you select. If you use Google Calendar, there is also a link you can use to create a reminder of the event, which we hope you'll take advantage of! If your email address is entered incorrectly, you will not receive this information successfully. Like our prior trainings, we will be using Zoom as our virtual platform. If any accommodations are needed, please contact Amy Phelps (amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov) no later than seven days in advance of the training. And if you have any questions about the registration process or virtual training sessions, please contact Greg Chittum at 804-371-3204 or greg.chittum@dbvi.virginia.gov.

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Virtual Trainings - December, 2020 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays November 30 to December 16

Monday, December 14 - 1:00 to 2:15 (1 hour 15 minutes) Pre-ETS The Blind History Lady Presents... Join us as Peggy Chong, The Blind History Lady, reveals to us stories depicting the lives of the blind of the United States over the past 200 years. Through these stories, we will all learn of the trials, triumphs and tenacity of these people. We can all see just how much they were just like our ancestors, even though they were blind. According to Peggy, “While researching the subjects of these sketches, I have learned so much that applies to the lives of all of us, blind or sighted, that inspire me and provide me with new ideas, options, techniques and new dreams for myself and the future as a person.” Facilitator: Amy Phelps, VRCBVI Assistant Director for Instruction Select the box below to register for this event:

The Blind History Lady Presents...

Tuesday, December 15 - 1:00 to 2:00 (1 hour) Pre-ETS Braille Accommodations: How to Take Control and Prepare for College and Work There can be lots of ups and downs when starting a new job or going to a new school. Selecting accommodations for a new year at school, a standardized test, or a new position at work should not be a hassle. Join us for a discussion on finding the right accommodations, navigating the process for requesting them, and using them to be successful. Presenter: Domonique Lawless, Braille Instructor Select the box below to register for this event:

Braille Accommodations: How to Take Control and Prepare for College and Work

Wednesday, December 16 - 1:00 to 2:30 (1 hour 30 minutes) Pre-ETS The New Normal: Tips to Work Effectively from Home and Strategies to Avoid the Robot Application Destroyer Yes, these are unprecedented times. But there are ways to succeed! Come and join Business Services Representatives from the City of Richmond Office of Community Wealth, Boyd Headley and John Korusek, as they talk strategies to job hunt and work successfully during a pandemic (and beyond!) Facilitator: Greg Chittum, Coordinator for Community Engagement Select the box below to register for this event:

The New Normal: Tips to Work Effectively from Home and Strategies to Avoid the Robot Application Destroyer

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If any accommodations are needed, please contact Amy Phelps (amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov) seven days in advance of the training.