[NFBSF] July events for youth

[Amy Jine]

   1. A Day in the Life with Brain Young, biotech Medical Research
   Assistant


We’ve missed all of your smiling faces and are very excited to welcome you
back in person with A Day in the Life with Brian Young! Brian is a Medical
Research Assistant at a local Biotech company, Ontera
<https://www.ontera.bio/>. Ontera is convinced that better information is
needed to enhance human and environmental health in a sustainable way. They
have embarked on a journey to revolutionize diagnostics.

Youth of Tomorrow will go behind the scenes to understand the daily
workings of a job in the field of life sciences. Youth will explore various
lab and technician tools, hear Brian’s career path, and learn about the
variety of careers available in this booming industry. A casual lunch will
be provided prior to the Ontera tour to give the youth a chance to
socialize with each other and Ontera employees.

Round trip transportation to Santa Cruz is available from Vista Center, San
Jose. Please keep in mind CDC recommendations and coronavirus precautions
will be followed. This event is limited to 12 students.

When: July 10 at 11:30 am. We should be back in San Jose by about 3pm.
Who: Students with vision loss ages 14-24
Where: Address provided upon registration
RSVP ajine at vistacenter.org by July 1st
2.
Youth of Tomorrow: Informational Interview with a Lawyer and Teacher

Youth of Tomorrow will build on their informational interview skills by
meeting an expert in the field of law and disability rights. This month we
will meet Dan Hodges, a community leader and visionary in the field of
disability rights. He recently completed his JD in law and is the founder
of Peaces of Me Foundation <https://peacesofme.org/>, an organization
dedicated to eliminating the stigma toward all chronic illness, disability
and physical difference. You don’t want to miss his engaging story and hear
about his career path that led to him to dedicate his life to helping
others who have faced adversity.

Also included in the conversation is Jasmine Kotsay, an aspiring teacher
who is visually impaired. She recently graduated from California State
University, Los Angeles where she studied teaching and hopes to make an
impact on her future students.

When: July 24th from 1pm - 2:30pm PST
Where: Zoom
Who: Youth living with vision loss ages 14 - 24
RSVP: By July 20th by registering using the Zoom link
<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvc-ugqDMjHda--dgGMGAX2u2qb3EPKPvZ>
<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtcOqtrjotGdA9lTGibD3njre0q3NTSgvZ>

Registration using the above link is required.
Please email questions to Amy Jine, ajine at vistacenter.org
3.

Vista Center San Jose and Lions Summer BBQ!

Join us at our Super Summer BBQ Picnic & Kick-Off event “Together Again!”
Enjoy fabulous food, shimmering sunshine and the perky presence of our
valued Vista Center clients, friends and family. Heroically hosted by the
lovable Lions Club.

Live Band Entertainment – So don’t miss out on the fun!

When: Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Los Gatos Creek Park 1250 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008
Menu: BBQ meat sandwich (vegetarian options available), sides, chips, drinks

To reserve your space for you and up to 3 guests, please RSVP no later than
Wednesday, June 30thth by sending email to Lisa at lquan at vistacenter.org,
or by calling Vista Center at (408) 295-4016 x200 and leaving a message for
the Receptionist. Please indicate how many vegetarian meals when you RSVP.

Hosted by: Almaden Super Lions Club


4. Voyagers Back to School Talent Show

Got talent? Vista Center is looking for you to showcase your incredible
talents for our annual Back to School fundraiser that helps us keep our
youth programs running!

Submit your talent video by July 15th for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift
card.

Please spread the word!

For more information on how to get involved click on our events page here
<http://vistacenterevents.org/> or email atsang at vistacenter.org if you have
any questions.
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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*



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