[NFBSF] Back to School virtual event at Vista Center

[Amy Jine]

Back-to-School Event
When: Wednesday, August 5th
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Who: Students ages 5 - 22, family members, and vision professionals
Where: Zoom Webinar
Register with Bethany Small at bsmall at vistacenter.org by August 3rd
Back to school is a time of celebration, excitement, and a little bit of
nerves and this year is no different (okay maybe a bit more nerves)! Join
Vista Voyagers as we celebrate returning to school and learn specific
strategies for adapting to the new learning environment! Voyager students
have been living, adjusting, and thriving during these unprecedented
circumstances. During this Not-So-Normal Back to School event Voyagers will
learn how to regain control of their lives and the value of acceptance and
adaptability. Additionally we will have small groups to discuss student and
family concerns with educational experts.
We have two very special guests joining us, Michael Stephens and Stephanie
Zundel, both speakers are TeamUSA Paralympic cycling athletes.

As a retired US Army Combat Veteran, Michael is experienced in finding
comfortability and control in uncomfortable situations. Michael was injured
overseas resulting in the loss of his visual abilities. He began training
for the United States Paralympic Team in 2016 and has since broken multiple
cycling national records and holds 2 International and 5 National
Championship medals. Michael will be addressing how to find control in your
life when everything feels out of control.

Fitness fanatic and Vanderbult alumni, Stephanie lost her vision as a young
child and turned to sports as an outlet for personal growth and focus. She
has run in both the New York and Boston Marathons and recently won the
bronze medal in the 2019 Cycling World Championships! Stephanie has a
passion for aiding children and currently works as a school counselor. She
will be sharing specific strategies for combating anxiety, isolation,
depression, feelings our students and families are feeling on a daily basis.
The future is unknown and it may feel like life is spinning out of control.
Come gather together with Vista Center as we celebrate a new year of
student growth and learn strategies for adapting in this new world.
Vista Center is a nonprofit organization
100% supported by charitable community donations.
www.vistacenter.org
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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*

*M: (415) 886-7049 (preferred)*



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