VRCBVI is pleased to offer additional virtual training opportunities in May and June!
We are excited about this upcoming schedule of events! Certain listings include an "ideal" audience, but all events continue to be open to anyone and free of charge. As you scroll through the list of events, you will notice that many of them vary in length. Please check out and select events you'd like to attend, then tell us about yourself near the bottom. You will receive a confirmation email containing login / call in information for each event you select. 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.
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Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Virtual Trainings - May/June, 2020
Conversations About Blindness Series (open to anyone) - Wednesdays through June 10
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June 10 - 2:00 to 4:00 (2 hours)
Overcoming Barriers and Exceeding Expectations
Oftentimes blind or vision impaired individuals experience the negative pressures of lowered beliefs in their abilities, when others decide for them what they can and cannot do. Join us as we talk about ways in which to acknowledge these imposed limitations, and how to defeat them successfully and confidently.
Led by: Becky Keller, Domonique Lawless, and Jimmy Morris
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VRCBVI Virtual Training Series (open to anyone) - May 18 through June 12
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June 8 - 2:00 to 3:15 (1 hour 15 min)
Diabetes Meal Planning 101
Keto, Atkins, South Beach, Mediterranean, Grapefruit, Weight Watchers... Our world is inundated with miracle diets, but are they right for you? What if you have diabetes? Discuss diet plans and help unravel the healthiest way to eat with or without diabetes.
Instructor: Kim Ladd
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June 9 - 2:00 to 3:00 (1 hour)
How to Make a Document Accessible
Learn how to use alt text, proper formatting and conversion tools to make documents accessible for blind users.
Instructors: Mike Fish, Mike Villafane, Peggy Fields
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June 11 - 2:00 to 3:00 (1 hour)
Accessing Google Suite
Applications with JAWS and ChromeVox (ideal for Pre-ETS students, TVIs, and parents)
Overview of Google apps such as Docs, Forms and Sheets using the JAWS and ChromeVox screen readers.
Instructor: Mike Fish
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June 12 - 2:00 to 3:00 (1 hour)
Virtual Assistance
Learn how to get the most out of Alexa, Cortana, Google Home and Siri.
Instructor: Mike Fish
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