[NFBC-Info] Fwd: FW: Youth In Vision - Upcoming workshops, events and other community resources!

Wed Sep 7 16:19:42 UTC 2022

October Voyager and Youth of Tomorrow events!

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*Youth in Vision - October Events*

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.

What you will find in this Newsletter:

·    *Voyagers - Back To School Anti-Bulling and STEM Event*

·    *Youth of Tomorrow - Let's Get Cooking!*

·    *Resource - The GUIDE Program*

*October Events*

[image: Pumpkin made with eyes, nose and mouth made of metal hardware]

*Voyagers - Back To School Anti-Bullying and STEM event*

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.

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.

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!

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!

Who: Youth with vision loss and their families

When: October 1 from 10:30am – 1pm (Lunch will be provided)

Where: Vista Center San Jose

RSVP: on our registration page by September 25
<https://vistacenter.org/program/vista-voyagers>

*Youth of Tomorrow - Let's Get Cooking!*

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!

Come join us for a fall fiesta just in time help your family prepare for
holiday meals!

Who: Youth with vision loss ages 14-24

When: October 22 from 11:30am-1pm

Where: Vista Center San Jose’s auditorium and kitchen

RSVP: on registration page by October 15th
<https://vistacenter.org/program/youth-of-tomorrow/>

*Community Resources*

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 students, between the ages of 8
and 14 or in third-eighth grade, who live in the United States and who have
a desire

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.

Having a desire to learn, an open mind, and respect for others are the only
requirements in place for mentees to

participate. Sessions will be held on Zoom, on Saturdays once a month,
starting in September.

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
make a

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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Google Maps!*

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San
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Cruz
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