[NFBV-Announce] VRCBVI Virtual Trainings - Spring, 2020 - Schedule and registration information

[Melody Roane]

*The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
(VRCBVI) Virtual Trainings are off to a successful start!  We are pleased
to offer an expanded calendar of virtual events - see details below!*



*The information below, contains details regarding the virtual trainings
for April 8 through May 15.  All sessions will be offered via Zoom meeting
and will be one hour in length. Call in / login information will be sent to
those who register.*




*VRCBVI Virtual Trainings - Spring, 2020*
*VRCBVI’s Virtual Conversations about Blindness (CAB) Series *- Target
audience: VRCBVI Students and DBVI clients

Wednesday, April 8 - 2:00 pm
*Blindness: Fear Not*
Leaders - Melody Roane and Jimmie Morris

Description: Come and hear the stories of three blind individuals who have
navigated the uncertainties of blindness and who are taking steps to live
the lives they have imagined. In their stories, you may discover that they
have been where you are.

Wednesday, April 15 - 2:00 pm
*Parenting Blind: There is No Manual, Manual!*
Leaders - Mike Fish and Michael Triplett

Ever wondered how to keep track of the runner, how to measure that needed
dose of meds, or just need to know how to handle that mess? Join us and get
some useful tips about parenting. Blindness is only part of the challenge.

Wednesday, April 22 - 2:00 pm
*Getting Involved and Getting Active: Learning Ways to Get Started in
Fitness and Sports as a Blind Person*
Leader - Domonique Lawless
Have you ever wanted to participate in a particular sport or wanted to
start working out but didn't think it was possible? Are you curious to know
how you can get involved in sports? How can you keep active while you are
at home and social distancing? If any of these things have crossed your
mind, come join us for an interactive discussion and virtual workout with
blind athletes from around the country.

Wednesday, April 29 - 2:00 pm
*The Power of Positive Attitude, Role Models, and Believing in Yourself*
Leader - Mike Villafane
So, you just became blind… Or maybe you have been blind for a while. Others
have told you that all you can do is sit in a corner and listen to the
radio or attempt to do some basket weaving. But, wait! There is an actual
path to overcoming blindness. It is by having access to “The power of
positive attitudes, role models and believing in yourself.” Whether those
role models are in person, in books, or on YouTube, let’s talk about how
finding this power can improve your life.

Wednesday, May 6 - 2:00 pm
*I Didn’t Think I Could…*
Leader - Melody Roane
Have you ever said no to an opportunity because you were not sure you could
do it as a blind person? Or, have you ever jumped in and taken on a project
because you had the confidence and desire to do so as a blind person? Come
join our discussion and share your experiences. Participants will learn
that you can take an active role in activities and events.

Wednesday, May 13 - 2:00 pm
*Taking Steps Toward an Independent Future: One Person’s Story of Success*
Leader - Domonique Lawless
Have you thought about going to college and becoming employed? Have you
ever thought about volunteering for or starting your own nonprofit
organization? Meet Conchita Hernandez Legoretta, who will share her
experiences with all of these things and her strategies for how she
achieved her goals as an independent blind person.

*April 7 through April 10* - Target audience: Anyone

Tuesday, April 7 - 2:00 pm
*Diabetes Overview & Medication Management Tips for All Ages *- Why are
individuals with diabetes at higher risk for the coronavirus? The VRCBVI
Diabetes/ Health Educator will provide an overview of diabetes to explain
the connection between diabetes and the coronavirus and will discuss
diabetes management tips to help decrease your risk for infection and other
complications, with an emphasis on properly managing your medications with
low/ no vision. All are welcome to learn about the medication resources,
regardless of your chronic disease status!
Instructor - Kim Ladd

Thursday, April 9 - 2:00 pm
*Demystifying Your Health Insurance Benefits* - What is Medicare, Medicaid,
PPO, HMO? Do you need a talking blood glucose meter but your insurance
company said no? Join the VRCBVI Diabetes/ Health Educator for a general
overview of health insurance benefits and how to advocate for yourself and
navigate the insurance world to get what you need.
Instructor - Kim Ladd

Friday, April 10 - 2:00 pm
*Stress Management in a Stressful Time *- Learn how to avoid letting stress
negatively affect your health! Join the VRCBVI Diabetes/ Health Educator
for an interactive stress management exercise.
Instructor - Kim Ladd

*April 13* - Target audience: Anyone

Monday, April 13 - 2:00 pm
*Self-Care During Social Distancing* - Join the VRCBVI Diabetes/ Health
Educator for an interactive Q&A session to discuss tips for making chronic
disease self-care easier during our current stay-at-home situation.
Discussion topics to include addressing health concerns related to
self-care, assessing medical care and obtaining medication refills
Instructor - Kim Ladd

*April 14 through April 17* - Target audience: Teachers of the Vision
Impaired

Tuesday, April 14 - 2:00 pm
*Using the Orbit Reader for Braille Instruction* - Learn how to use the
Orbit to bring technology into your Braille lessons: will include how to
access electronic files and documents in Braille
Instructor: Mike Fish

Wednesday, April 15 - 2:00 pm

*Tips for Teaching Braille, Engaging Students, and Jumpstarting Reading*
Instructor: Domonique Lawless

Thursday, April 16 - 2:00 pm
*Chromebook Accessibility* - Learn to use the ChromeVox screen reader
Instructor: Mike Fish

Friday, April 17 - 2:00 pm
*PowerPoint Non Visually* - Using screen readers to create and navigate
PowerPoint presentations
Instructor: Mike Fish

*April 21 through April 24* - Target audience: Pre-ETS and TVIs

Tuesday, April 21 - 2:00 pm
*Using Google Classroom* - Learn the basics of Google classroom
Instructor: Mike Fish

Wednesday, April 22 - 2:00 pm
*Using Aira, Be My Eyes, Seeing AI* - How to access visual information and
do visual tasks
Instructor: Mike Fish

Thursday, April 23 - 2:00 pm
*Collaborating In the Cloud *- Using Google apps (Drive, Docs, etc.) to
create and share information
Instructor: Mike Fish

Friday, April 24 - 2:00 pm

*Take Notes Like a Pro (Actively vs. Passively) *- Tips for effective note
taking
Instructors: Domonique Lawless and Joanne Wiggins

*April 28, 30 and May 1* - Target audience: Anyone

Tuesday, April 28 - 2:00 pm
*Word Basics *- Creating, editing and storing documents non visually
Instructor: Mike Fish

Thursday, April 30 - 2:00 pm
*Intro to Excel *- Learn the basics of this versatile program while using a
screen reader
Instructor: Mike Villafane

Friday, May 1 - 2:00 pm
*Screen Reader Basics When Searching the Web*
Instructor: Mike Villafane

*May 5, 7 and 8* - Target audience: VRCBVI students & DBVI clients

Tuesday, May 5 - 2:00 pm
*LinkedIn Basics and Its Use for Employment* - Review how to set up a
profile and network using this social media tool
Instructors: Mike Villafane and Greg Chittum

Thursday, May 7 - 2:00 pm
*Budgeting and Financial Management *- Learn the basics with VRCBVI
Personal and Home Management instructors
Instructors: Dave Fuller and Michael Triplett

Friday, May 8 - 2:00 pm
*Resources for Conducting a Diverse Job Search* - Ensure that you don’t
place all your job-search eggs in one basket!

Instructors: Greg Chittum and Mike Villafane

*May 12, 14 and 15* - Target audience: DBVI staff

Tuesday, May 12 - 2:00 pm
*Completing Your Online Timesheet and Checking Leave Via Employee Direct *-
Learn how to use JAWS to complete these tasks independently
Instructor: Mike Villafane

Thursday, May 14 - 2:00 pm
*Narrator Basics for Those Who Don’t Have JAWS* - Learn quick strategies to
assist you in working with your clients
Instructor: Mike Fish

Friday, May 15 - 2:00 pm
*Using Excel to Keep Track of Clients and Workload *- Tips and tricks to
streamline caseload management
Instructor: Mike Villafane



*Use the following link to register:*

VRCBVI Virtual Trainings - Spring, 2020 - Registration
<https://www.formrouter.net/forms@VRCB/VRCBVIVirtualTrainingsFullScheduleSpring2020.html>



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Melody L. Roane, Director

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Virginia
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA  23227

Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 371-3323 | Fax: (804) 371-3092

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