[Iabs-talk] Fwd: Finding Your Way - Upcoming Workshops at Second Sense

[Denise Avant]

Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want



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> From: Kathy Austin <Kathy.Austin at second-sense.org>
> Subject: Finding Your Way - Upcoming Workshops at Second Sense
> Date: May 19, 2016 at 11:08:38 AM CDT
> To: Kathy Austin <Kathy.Austin at second-sense.org>
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> Hello,
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> Finding a new sense of purpose or building confidence to travel independently are important factors that improve quality of life for someone with vision loss.  During May and June, Second Sense is offering a variety of workshops to build skills that lead to these important outcomes!
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> After Work, What’s Next <http://www.second-sense.org/events/work-whats-next-2/>?
> Thursday, May 26, 1:00 to2:30 pm
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> Whether the decision to leave the work force is made by the individual or the employer, dealing with the emotions of no longer having a work identity and finding activities to fill one’s day can be overwhelming.  In this impactful workshop, we’ll talk about making the transition between work and leisure, maintaining social connections and looking ahead to the future.
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> To register, call 312-236-8569 or email Polly Abbott <mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org>.
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> Getting Where You’re Going: <http://www.second-sense.org/events/getting-youre-going-gps-apps-apple-device/> GPS Apps for Your Apple Device 
> Thursday, June 2, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
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> GPS apps for the iPhone can be just the extra support a person needs to build confidence for traveling independently.  This workshop compares features, benefits and costs of a variety of GPS apps for people with vision loss.  Workshop attendees learn how to plan, set and follow routes, as well as how to set points of interest.
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> To register for this skill-building workshop, call 312-236-8569 or email David Flament <mailto:david.flament at second-sense.org>.
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> Windows XP, 7 to 10 <http://www.second-sense.org/events/windows-xp-7-to-10-making-the-transition/>
> Saturday, June 11, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
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> Should individuals using adaptive technology upgrade to the new Windows 10 operating system?  David Flament, our Manager of Adaptive Technology Services, helps sort out the whys and why nots of this dilemma!  Attendees will learn about the upgrading process as well as how to find common settings, manage files, folders and libraries, and create shortcuts and hotkeys on the new system. This Saturday workshop is an excellent opportunity for those who cannot make a weekday workshop.
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> To register for this informative workshop, call our front desk at 312-236-8569 or email David Flament <mailto:david.flament at second-sense.org>.
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> The above workshops need no referrals and are free of charge.  Pleas share with those who you think can benefit from attending these workshops.
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> Kathy Austin, CVA
> Community Engagement Specialist
> Second Sense
> 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 1010
> Chicago, IL 60601
> 312-236-8569
> www.second-sense.org <http://www.guildfortheblind.org/>
> kathy.austin at second-sense.org <mailto:kathya at guildfortheblind.org>
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> Have you made the tough decision to stop working due to vision loss?  Come join us for After Work: What’s Next <http://www.second-sense.org/events/work-whats-next-2/> on Thursday, May 26 to learn how to stay involved and maintain a meaningful and fulfilling life.  To register, call 312-236-8569 or email Polly Abbott <mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org>.