[Nfbv-announce] Fw: Announcement About 1Touch Self-Defense Training

[Mark W. Roane]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Roane, Melody (DBVI) 
To: Mark Roane 
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 4:35 PM
Subject: FW: Announcement About 1Touch Self-Defense Training


I have been asked to distribute the following announcement about 1Touch self-defense training which we will be hosting at VRCBVI on October 23-25.  Please distribute to individuals receiving services, teachers and anyone else who may be interested.

 

Thanks.

 

Melody

 

 

Hello:

If you have not yet been introduced to the 1Touch Self Defense Project for the Blind we would like to share the benefits that can be gained from the program.    For additional information  about 1Touch please email info at 1touchproject.com.  Further documentation/references can be provided upon request. 

The program was designed for the blind but is proven accessible and beneficial for numerous demographics deaf, deaf/blind, children,  seniors, veterans and people who are multi-disabled. 

There are many benefits beyond safety that come from the program, greater communication skills, increased confidence and independence, spatial awareness and O&M skills just to name a few. Various state agencies/schools  for the disabled and private organizations for the blind have seen the results from the 1Touch and are implementing it into their curriculum and scheduling training.

Some of these include:

MO School for the Blind

OK School for the Blind 

Seattle Lighthouse 

Louisiana Lighthouse 

Louisiana Center for the Blind

NE Commission for the Blind

 

Anyone can become a 1Touch Coach it is beneficial to both individuals, organizations and training programs serving people who are blind.  The program can be implemented into independent living activities, voc and social rehabilitation, O&M, youth and seniors activities, day or residential settings. 

1touch is having a Coaching Certification Course  at the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) at 401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227, October 23-25, and the pre-registration deadline is Sept 4th. A 50% deposit is due at this time in the amount of $300. 

The total cost to become a certified 1Touch coach is $600 that includes:

1.   2.5 days of intensive training

2.   16.75 ACVREP CE hours

3.   Audio described DVD

4.   Instructors Manual/Sample Curriculum

5.   Support/Forum/Discussion

6.   6 month final review 

We feel that this program fits with your mission of increasing independence, active and productive lives for the large client base you serve. For more info or to register please contact secretary at 1touchproject.com  To schedule an event in your area email info at 1touchproject.com 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

 

Sincerely,

Miranda Brown

1Touch US Secretary

319-759-8980

secretary at 1touchproject.com

 

 

 

 

 
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