[NFBSF] Youth in Vision - November events and resources

[Amy Jine]

Please share with students, parents, teachers, counselors and whoever else might be interested
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> Join us for community activities for youth and young adults!
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> November 2021
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> Youth of Tomorrow - Financial Literacy Workshop
> Voyagers October recap - TRX Training
> Resource: Lions Center International Peace Essay Contest
> Resource: Give the Gift of Guitar Lessons!
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> Upcoming
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> Sight Tech Global – 12.1&2
> Braille Challenge – Winter 2022
> Voices for Vista – May 2022
> Menlo Charity Horse Show – 8.9-14.22
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> November 6, 2021
> Youth of Tomorrow: Financial Literacy Workshop
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> Are you curious about saving for the future? Financial literacy is an important skill and this workshop is dedicated to learning about money. Whether you’re saving money doing chores or just starting a part time job, this session will be important for you to learn how to maximize ways to save the money you earn.
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> Dylan Thai, Financial Representative from Modern Woodmen of America, will teach young adults the value of saving, budgeting and how to take advantage of an ABLE account which is designed specifically for people with disabilities.
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> About Dylan: Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Dylan attended UC Santa Cruz and majored in Business Management and Economics. His previous job was at Chase Bank as an Associate Banker. He likes all things finance related, which led him to his career. He is looking forward to educating everyone with his experiences and wisdom! 
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> You won’t want to miss this important Zoom session.
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> Who: Youth with vision loss ages 14-24
> When: November 6th from 1pm-2:30pm PST
> Where: Zoom 
> Please register using the Zoom link
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> Did you see it?
> Back-to-School
> Student Spotlight
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> If you couldn’t join us online for the Back-to-School Student Spotlight – a youth talent show benefiting Vista Center programs and services – click the link below to watch the full recording!
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> Watch the Recording
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> October 2, 2021
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> Voyagers' TRX Event Re-cap
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> Physical fitness is often a scary term for students with vision loss. It means being soloed out to do something alone, like walking the track while the other students play basketball, or trying to blend in with the group during kick ball and hoping the ball doesn’t hit them in the head. The result often being students do not believe fitness is possible for someone who has vision loss. During the Voyagers TRX Fitness Workshop, students and adults were introduced to TRX Suspension Training, a fully accessible workout using only their body weight - no need for weights, a ride to the gym, flying balls, or heavy machines. Vista youth learned from Walt Raineri, an avid blind athlete, and the founder of TRX, Randy Hetrick, how to strengthen their bodies using fun, simple, and customizable movements. The students felt the burn as they used their bodies to build muscle, stabilize their core, and enhance their health. After the workout, their faces were dripping with beads of sweat, but their smiles were stretched ear to ear as they gathered around Randy and Walt to learn how they could continue training on their own. Check out the photos and videos here!
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> Expanded Core Curriculum skills developed:
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> Safe travel techniques: Traveling as a person without sight requires lots of walking and body coordination! Having a strong core is key to safely walking a school campus or climbing a flight of stairs. 
> Social interactions: Having a healthy body is an important aspect when interacting with others. The Fitness Workshop provided students a chance to socialize in the moment and beyond with others who have used this popular fitness equipment. Having a fitness outlet increases student energy and decreases anxiety and depression, all areas which impact social interactions. Positive and relaxed social interactions are vital to developing self-confidence.
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> Recreation and leisure skills: Youth who are blind are not fully included in physical education due to the heavy focus on ball sports. They must be taught accessible workouts to keep their bodies healthy. Now these youth can participate in the gym with everyone else! 
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> Career education exposure: Students met the founder of TRX, learning how he created the suspension straps and how it impacts the blind community. Students require education in a variety of career options as they are not able to view possible employment paths throughout their daily interactions as their sighted peers do.
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> Sensory efficiency skills:  This workshop required tactual discrimination and careful listening for multi-step directions. Honing these skills are vital to a student who lives with vision loss success. A person is not simply born with stronger senses, they must practice and develop them in a variety of surroundings in order to enhance them. 
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> Self-determination development: The benefits of exercises beyond physical strength are profound - it builds confidence, increases self-esteem, improves posture, and prompts better sleep. All areas which contribute to happy and well-balanced youth. Curated opportunities to practice self-determination are essential to youth who live with vision loss as they are not able to learn incidentally from watching others. 
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> November 2021
> Lions Club's International Peace Essay Contest!
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> Calling all students with vision loss ages 11-13 years old by November 15, 2021 to enter the Lions Clubs International Peace Essay Contest. This international contest offers a grand prize of $5000, and an opportunity to read the winning essay at the International Peace Day at the United Nations in New York in March 2022.
> After following a year of a global pandemic which saw all of us finding new ways to connect with friends, family, and business, the theme this year is “We Are All Connected.”
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> For more information and to be sponsored by a local Lions Club, please contact Becky Stewart at rebeccaestewart at comcast.net
> vision loss ages 11-13 years old by November 15, 2021 to enter the Lions Clubs International Peace Essay Contest. This international contest offers a grand prize of $5000, and an opportunity to read the winning essay at the International Peace Day at the United Nations in New York in March 2022.
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> After following a year of a global pandemic which saw all of us finding new ways to connect with friends, family, and business, the theme this year is “We Are All Connected."
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> For more information and to be sponsored by a local Lions Club, please contact Becky Stewart at rebeccaestewart at comcast.net
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> Starting Now!
> Give the Gift of Guitar Lessons!
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> Peninsula Guitar Series is giving out 25 guitars and free virtual music lessons to children, ages eight to twelve years, who otherwise would not have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. Students would receive private one-on-one lessons, for one full academic year, by talented high school-aged guitarists from the Peninsula Guitar Series (PGS) network. The lessons would take place once a week via Zoom video conferencing, which is free for students and teachers to download.
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> To learn more about this program please email Mora mora at youthcommunityservice.org
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> Upcoming
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> December 1-2, 2021
> Sight Tech Global
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> Sight Tech Global is the first global, virtual conference dedicated to fostering discussion among technology pioneers on how rapid advances in AI and related technologies will fundamentally alter the landscape of assistive technology and accessibility. Register for this free event and check out the website!
> Learn more about Sight Tech Global
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> Winter 2022
> Braille Challenge
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> The Braille Challenge is coming back to Northern California at Vista Center San Jose! Braille Institute developed Braille Challenge to motivate students to practice and hone their braille literacy skills, which are essential to academic and employment success.
> Braille Challenge Website
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