[CABS-Talk] Youth In Vision - Upcoming workshops, events and other community resources!

Thu Sep 8 02:55:17 UTC 2022

 Hi Amy, 
I was wondering if you could share this link. It is for the big astronomy project. WE are testing materials for accessibility. If you could assist with this testing it would be appreciated. Please feel free to pass onto those who you think could assist with this project. Please see below the link. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at 
cj3639 at hotmail.com <mailto:cj3639 at hotmail.com> 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dsMsztqWZzCLXlMVB2POZzmOHCp7UUscwxbNFvDyY_0/edit?ts=6317dd4d <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dsMsztqWZzCLXlMVB2POZzmOHCp7UUscwxbNFvDyY_0/edit?ts=6317dd4d>
Thanks
Ken Quinn 

> On Sep 7, 2022, at 12:19 PM, Amy Jine via CABS-Talk <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> October Voyager and Youth of Tomorrow events!
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> [image: Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Logo]
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> *Youth in Vision - October Events*
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> Vista Voyagers and Youth of Tomorrow is a community of students, families,
> educators, and vision experts dedicated to enhancing the independence and
> confidence of youth living with vision loss.
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> What you will find in this Newsletter:
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> ·    *Voyagers - Back To School Anti-Bulling and STEM Event*
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> ·    *Youth of Tomorrow - Let's Get Cooking!*
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> ·    *Resource - The GUIDE Program*
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> *October Events*
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> [image: Pumpkin made with eyes, nose and mouth made of metal hardware]
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> *Voyagers - Back To School Anti-Bullying and STEM event*
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> Vista Center welcomes you back to school this fall with our annual pumpkin
> decorating event. This event also features an important discussion on
> responding to and overcoming bullying. Students with vision loss often get
> singled out because they learn differently from their peers and can be
> excluded for being different. Bullying can lead to less engagement at
> school, lower academic achievement, and an overall lack of self-confidence.
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> Guest speakers from Allcove <https://allcove.org/> will provide a space for
> youth to find community, support, advice or even just a moment of pause.
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> The event will finish with a fun, tactile jack-o-lantern creation to
> enhance our STEM skills. Youth will use pumpkins and various hardware to
> create accessible and expressive jack-o-lanterns!
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> Families and students are invited to this interactive and immersive event.
> Lunch is included. Entertainment and a special guest speaker may also make
> an appearance!
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> Who: Youth with vision loss and their families
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> When: October 1 from 10:30am – 1pm (Lunch will be provided)
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> Where: Vista Center San Jose
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> RSVP: on our registration page by September 25
> <https://vistacenter.org/program/vista-voyagers>
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> *Youth of Tomorrow - Let's Get Cooking!*
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> Ever wonder how to use an air fryer, Instant Pot and other kitchen
> appliances and gadgets to cook a meal? This month, we will be learning how
> to prepare fresh ingredients, follow a recipe and use various tech devices
> to create a tasty meal together. Let’s cook together! We will learn how to
> cook burritos (made famous at Vista Center’s very own Stacie Grijalva’s
> summer tech camp) and some tasty desserts to celebrate this spooktacular
> fall season! Many have been asking about cooking lessons, here is your
> opportunity to learn how to cook together from your peers and a supportive
> staff!
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> Come join us for a fall fiesta just in time help your family prepare for
> holiday meals!
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> Who: Youth with vision loss ages 14-24
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> When: October 22 from 11:30am-1pm
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> Where: Vista Center San Jose’s auditorium and kitchen
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> RSVP: on registration page by October 15th
> <https://vistacenter.org/program/youth-of-tomorrow/>
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> *Community Resources*
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> The GUIDE Program
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> is open to all blind and visually impaired students, between the ages of 8
> and 14 or in third-eighth grade, who live in the United States and who have
> a desire
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> to participate. These students are the mentees of the program and will be
> mentored by one or more blind or visually impaired high school or college
> aged students.
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> Having a desire to learn, an open mind, and respect for others are the only
> requirements in place for mentees to
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> participate. Sessions will be held on Zoom, on Saturdays once a month,
> starting in September.
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> The GUIDE Program
> <https://docs.google.com/file/d/1Tui_m5XMvTsx36TdgRigcpbE-FQ1IMsJ/edit?filetype=msword&fbclid=IwAR2xDT8ymxBETb4CsXKbBA_NH4y1WCmXMNm947fVc2Qr8Iz7B5VOIOzQhCU>
> is open to all blind and visually impaired young adults, between the ages
> of 15 and 22, who live in the United States and who want to be mentors that
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> positive impact on these younger student's lives. All young adult students
> can be mentors, regardless of their level of education, and will be paired
> up with one or more mentees whom they will communicate with during and in
> between sessions.
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> *Positive word of mouth helps us grow! Review your favorite location on
> Google Maps!*
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> Palo Alto
> <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vista+Center+for+the+Blind+and+Visually+Impaired/@37.4242651,-122.1471561,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x808fbaef40cbf85b:0xa51520147389950f!8m2!3d37.4242609!4d-122.1449674!9m1!1b1>
> San
> Jose
> <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vista+Center+for+the+Blind+and+Visually+Impaired/@37.3257238,-121.9363004,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x808fcb5a7c994b37:0xa89aa598bbde1a4f!8m2!3d37.3257196!4d-121.9341117!9m1!1b1>
> Santa
> Cruz
> <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vista+Center+for+the+Blind+and+Visually+Impaired,+Santa+Cruz/@36.991244,-121.9833585,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x808e6a82c9949087:0x1ea78120968ccef!8m2!3d36.9912499!4d-121.981167!9m1!1b1>
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> Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Palo Alto | Santa Cruz |
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