[NFBSF] Fwd: FW: Youth in Vision - January events and resources

Amy Jine ajine.vistacenter at gmail.com
Tue Dec 21 20:00:17 UTC 2021 

Hi all,

Here are some fun and exciting events for youth and young adults. I've also
posted a link to the e-mail for your convenience. Please share it with
anyone who may be interested in attending.

Happy holidays!


https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Youth-in-Vision---January-events-and-resources.html?soid=1130893780858&aid=9EYR1tAAHqY



*From:* Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired <
vistacenter at vistacenter.org>
*Sent:* Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:51 AM
*To:* Amy Jine <ajine at vistacenter.org>
*Subject:* Youth in Vision - January events and resources



Events and resources for youth and young adults



[image: Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Logo]



*Join us for community activities for youth and young adults!*



*January 2022*



·    Voyagers Imagination Station

·    Youth of Tomorrow: Recycle for Sight

·    Resources and Opportunities





[image: A boy with glasses sits at a table and puts his hands on clay. An
adult male sits near the boy and helps guide his fingers on top of the
clay.]

*January 23, 2022*

*Voyagers Imagination Station*





Come get creative with Vista Voyagers! Voyagers will utilize their
imagination to create unique clay figurines. Often our students are not
fully included during school art class, but here the project and materials
are designed specifically for a multi-sensory approach. The classes will be
taught by Angel Munoz who studied art for over 12 years and teaches with
kindness, a gentle hand, and playful spirit. This is a great opportunity to
develop fine motor skills, demonstrate self-expression, and make new
friendships. There will be three different art sessions, broken down by age
group.



Sunday, January 23 at Vista Center, San Jose



Playful Critters: Ages 5 - 10 from 12:30 to 2:30pm forming a fun and simple
project, often an animal



Undercover Creators: Ages 11 - 22 from 3:00 to 5:00pm designing a more
complex project such as a mug or wall art

Please RSVP by January 16th by registering using this link
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*January 8, 2022 *



*Youth of Tomorrow: Recycling for Sight*



Exciting Volunteer and Service Opportunity with Lions Club
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!



Lions Club and Vista Center are partnering together with an exciting
volunteer opportunity!



Vista Center San Jose has been designated as the location for monthly
delivery of approximately 100,000 eye glasses which will be prepared and
shipped Internationally to Prisons and other identified partners who will
provide the eye glasses to those in need. Let’s put those skills we’ve been
learning all year to good use while giving back to the community.



Here’s more information about Recycling for Sight



Lions are in receipt of 100,000 or more used eyeglasses every couple of
months through an anonymous corporate relationship. The recycling
prescription eyeglasses are distributed to the needy in Lions in Sight and
Lions Clubs International sponsored international medical missions.



This will be a monthly event so if you can’t make it this month, you may be
able to make it some other time.

Lunch is served.



When: January 8th 9am-2pm

Who: Youth of all ages and their families

Where: Vista Center San Jose



RSVP: ajine at vistacenter.org with the time you plan on attending





*Upcoming Events*







[image: Braille Challenge Logo with Braille Institute]



[image: PNG version of Braille Challenge Flyer]

*March 5, 2022*

*Northern California Braille Challenge*



Students, it is time to show off your braille skills! Vista Center for the
Blind and Visually Impaired
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is excited to host the 2022 Northern California Regional Braille Challenge!



Braille Challenge
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is the only academic competition of its kind, allowing students with vision
loss to show off their fabulous braille reading, writing, and editing
skills! Braille Challenge motivates students to hone their literacy skills
through friendly competition and games, generates a foundation for academic
and employment success, and curates friendship and camaraderie within the
Northern California community.



Students, Are you up for the Challenge? Register Here
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Any student grades 1st - 12th who has vision loss and can read and write
braille is eligible to participate in the Braille Challenge. Contestants
are divided into five categories and tested on fundamental braille skills
such as reading comprehension, spelling, speed and accuracy, proofreading,
and charts and graphs. There are 5 age groups including Apprentice 1 - 2
grades, Freshman 3 - 4 grades, Sophomore 5 - 6 grades, Junior Varsity 7 -9
grades, and Varsity 10 - 12 grades.



Partnering with California School for the Blind
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and San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind
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the 2022 Northern California Regional Braille Challenge will be a chance to
reunite and celebrate your braille accomplishments! Parent and student
workshops will include student panels, adult mentors, guest speakers and a
chance to come together as a community. You won’t want to miss this
fun-filled day with workshops, guest speakers, competition, and awards!



Date: March 5, 2022 from 9am - 4pm

Location: Vista Center, San Jose 101 N. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA
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Registration: Due February 7, 2022



Register on our events page
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to download the registration form or email ajine at vistacenter.org for more
information



*Register here
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*Braille Challenge Website
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*Accessible flyer
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*Spanish flyer
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*January 2022*



*Ski For Light information*



Hello Skiers,



We at Sierra Regional Ski for Light
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hope you have had an enjoyable spring, summer and fall. After a year off
it's time to start thinking about participating in the 30th Anniversary Tom
Gorin Memorial Sierra Regional Ski for Light (SRSFL) Three Day Event and
the Day Trips.



Sierra Regional Ski For Light provides guided cross country skiing and
snowshoeing for the blind and visually impaired. From the beginner to the
advanced, the experience of gliding through the snow in the Sierra
Mountains is simply magical. The SRSFL friendly and experienced guides and
coordinators are ready to welcome you.



Text or call 530-691-2475 or email michegodwin at gmail.com for more
information



The 2022 Skier Application will be available on the website
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.





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training.*



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*Transition Program Specialist*

*Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired*

*101 N. Bascom Avenue*

*San Jose, CA 95128*



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