[NFBC-Info] June Youth Events at Vista Center!

[Amy Jine]

Voyagers and Youth of Tomorrow Group Tandem Bike Ride!

Get ready for summer with a fun-filled tandem bike ride in Mountain View!
We will embark on a group tandem bike ride, walk/run around the lake, and
end the afternoon with a tasty, healthy picnic. We are excited to partner
with Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP <http://borp.org>),
experts in adaptive sports and recreation.

Tandem cycling is a fun and easy to learn activity that enables the thrill
of traveling at fast speeds and teaches balance and coordination. Youth
will gain confidence through outdoor exploration and athletic activities.
In addition to tandem cycling, we will have a nature walk for those who
enjoy more grounded exercise. We are excited to meet, mingle and get to
know each other while having fun in the community at the same time!

Who: Youth with vision loss ages 12-24 and their families

When: June 10th from 10:30AM - 1:00PM at Shoreline Dog Park
<https://shorelinelake.com/>, Mountain View

RSVP required: Using this link by June 3rd

Youth of Tomorrow Technology Summer Camp in Santa Cruz

Young adults living in the Santa Cruz and San Benito county areas are
invited to attend our Free annual summer technology camp! This camp will
aid youth and young adults to develop career readiness, manage social
interaction and higher education through technology.

This engaging, informative and fun experience is geared specifically for
middle and high school students. Students will learn to effectively manage
school, work and social interaction through technology.  Students will:

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   develop a strong command of Adaptive technology
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   master the use of the Bluetooth keyboard to edit and complete
   assignments; have the skills to email; download applications; take notes;
   make phone calls; navigate with GPS; and research on the Internet
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   meet with accessibility engineers and developers at local technology
   companies (Last year, we had speakers from Apple and Amazon to name a
   few.)
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   receive mentor support from other blind and visually impaired adults who
   have been screened and specially trained to work with students

Each participant will receive an iPad at the end of the five day workshop.

Who: Youth with vision loss ages 14-24 living in Santa Cruz or San Benito
Counties

When: June 27th - July 1st 9:00am-3:00pm in Aptos

RSVP:  To enroll please email Stacie Grijalva <sgrijalva at vistacenter.org>
by June 7th

Braille Transcription Project Take Away Day

Braille Transcription Project is hosting their first ever Take Away Day!
This is a one of a kind opportunity for you to restock your braille and low
vision supplies. We have equipment and supplies which will benefit anyone
who works with the blind or who are blind themselves. All items are
available for  a suggested donation or totally free!

Items include:

·      Perkins Braillers

·      Thermoform Machines and Boxes of Thermoform Paper

·      Punch and Bind Machines

·      Juliet Pro 60 Embosser with Cabinet

·      Video Magnifiers and CCTVs

·      Tools for creating Tactile Graphics

·      Book Pockets and Cards

 When: Saturday, June 11, 2022; 9:00am – 1:00pm

Where: Vista Center, San Jose; 101 North Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128

RSVP and Questions: brlsanjose at netzero.net


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*Amy Jine*

*Transition Program Specialist*

*Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired*

*101 N. Bascom Avenue*

*San Jose, CA 95128*



ajine at vistacenter.org

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