[NFBC-SFV] Fwd: Forwarded by OC Guide Dogs - Lighthouse for the Blind O&M International Soundscape Scavenger Hunt

[Joe O'Toole]

Hi all, just sharing an event coming up. Looks kind of interesting during these COVID-19 times.

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> From: Melinda Wulff <minwulff at gmail.com>
> Date: August 5, 2020 at 12:09:34 PM PDT
> To: Penny Recker <hurrayforchocolate at gmail.com>
> Cc: Annie <larann.funk at yahoo.com>, Mary ANN <maryannbarrios05 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Fwd:  Forwarded by OC Guide Dogs - Lighthouse for the Blind O&M International Soundscape Scavenger Hunt
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> Dear Members and Friends of OC Guide Dogs,
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> See below for a fun opportunity to learn about the Soundscape App from Microsoft.  If you are interested, please download the Microsoft Soundscape App before August 11 in order to participate.  Looks like a lot of fun, and extremely useful.  If you have any questions, please contact Mindy Wulff at minwulff at gmail.com, or 949-751-8411.  See the last paragraph for how to RSVP.
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> The LightHouse for the Blind O&M Department is partnering with Microsoft Soundscape to host a virtual “International Soundscape Scavenger Hunt.” We would love for you and any of your friends to join!
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> Our goal is to teach individuals about the features in Soundscape, discuss how each feature can support VI travelers during the pandemic / remote instruction, and provide participants with an opportunity to practice navigating Soundscape through a dynamic scavenger hunt. The virtual event will be on Tuesday, August 11th from 2:30 - 4:30pm.
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> Feel free to share the event invitation below with anyone who might be interested!
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> Soundscape is an iPhone GPS app designed to give people who are blind or visually impaired greater awareness of their surroundings. The app uses 3D audio technology to map out landmarks and POI through audio cues.
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> The Soundscape Scavenger Hunt event will start by providing participants with a tutorial of the app. Registrants will then join breakout teams and use the Soundscape app to complete a dynamic virtual scavenger hunt. LightHouse for the Blind is one of four agencies around the world hosting the event. A visually impaired team from Ireland, Australia, and Canada will complete the Scavenger Hunt throughout the month of August!
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> At the current time, Soundscape is only available to iPhone users. We welcome individuals who have never used Soundscape before, and those who regularly use the app. Registrants should be comfortable navigating their phone using Zoom settings or gestures such as swiping and tapping.
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> One member from the Microsoft Soundscape will join a breakout group and participate in the scavenger hunt (They have not seen the scavenger hunt task list yet!). The event will conclude with a free flowing Q+A with the Soundscape Team.
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> Event Logistics 
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> Date: Tuesday, August 11th 
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> Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm PST
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> Who: iPhone users  
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> Where: Zoom (link will be shared when you RSVP)  
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> Cost: Free
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> RSVP: Email Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle at lighthouse-sf.org
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> I hope you and your OC GDB friends can make it!!  
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> Cheers!
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> -Marie
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> Marie Trudelle, M.A.
> (650) 888-9480
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