[Faith-talk] Vacation Bible School

[Linda Mentink]

Hi Julie,

I'm not aware of any VBS programs being adapted for blind and VI 
children; too bad, too.

I helped out in my former church, in the sound booth. They had others 
to do the music. I also was the one responsible for making cassette 
copies of the music, when cassettes were being used!

Blessings,

Linda

At 10:02 PM 7/16/2013, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>This week I am volunteering at Vacation Bible School at my church.  I
>am having a good time reading the bible story every day and singing
>songs with the kids, but I can't help but notice how visual the whole
>curriculum is.  There are sign language motions that go along with the
>music, and many of the games are quite visual.  They also do a lot of
>physical activities that might be more difficult to modify.
>
>I wonder how churches have dealt with accomidating for blind children
>going through vacation bible school.  I never went to VBS as a kid,
>but I think that if included properly, it could be a great experience
>for blind children.  I think though that there would be a lot of room
>for allowing the blind child to sit out of activities or adults
>helping that child with every little thing.  Those things could be
>damaging to a kid's view of the church and faith.
>
>Thoughts?  Experiences?  Opinions?  I'm curious.  :)
>
>
>--
>Julie McG
>National Association of Guide dog Users board member,  National
>Federation of the Blind performing arts division secretary,
>Missouri Association of Guide dog Users President,
>and Guiding Eyes for the Blind graduate 2008
>"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
>everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
>life."
>John 3:16
>
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