Virtual Trainings Fall 2021

VRCBVI is pleased to offer virtual trainings on Friday afternoons through Fall, 2021! Sessions are open to anyone and free of charge. To register, 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 fourteen 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. Finally, we offer certificates of participation to individuals who need to maintain professional certification. If you would like a certificate for a training you attend, please email brooke.rogers@dbvi.virginia.gov with the title of the presentation, the beginning and ending codes, and the certification you are maintaining.

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Virtual Trainings - Fall, 2021 Friday afternoons - October 15 through December 10

Friday, December 3 - 1:00 to 3:00 (2 hours) Discovering Freedom with the Long White Cane What is the long white cane’s purpose? How do I know if I am ready for a long white cane? Why would I ever want to use one? What will my friends and family think if I used a cane? Come join us for a lively discussion highlighting the long white cane and the freedom it provides. Presenters: VRCBVI Orientation and Mobility Instructors: Becky Keller, Jimmy Morris and Sarah Call Select the box below to register for this event:

Discovering Freedom with the Long White Cane

Friday, December 10 - 1:00 to 2:30 (1 hour 30 minutes) Let’s get cooking!!! Episode 1: Brownies Who doesn’t love a rich, warm brownie on a cold December night? Join Michael Triplett and Dave Fuller for a 90 minute, step-by-step presentation on Baking Brownies non-visually. Topics will include: accessing recipes, ingredients and tools you will need, setting up your workspace, setting the temperature on your oven, measuring techniques, stirring and pouring techniques, how to crack eggs, how to safely place your dish into and take out of a hot oven, and tips on cutting and plating your brownies. Just in time for the holidays, learn how to make this tasty treat independently in your home kitchen to share with your family and friends. Presenters: VRCBVI Personal and Home Management Instructors: Michael Triplett and Dave Fuller Select the box below to register for this event:

Let’s get cooking!!! Episode 1: Brownies

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