[NFBV-Announce] What's happening and zoom!

Tue May 20 02:07:31 UTC 2025

Hey NFB Family and Friends,

I hope everyone is doing alright and enjoying the beautiful weather. Smile and pass it along, you never know how much a smile on your face and a smile in your voice  can brighten someone’s day!

IMPORTANT! The Membership Committee, Corresponding Secretary and Communications Committee are working together to better advertise and promote chapter events and meetings, starting June 1st. What does this mean to you? Teisha, Communications Chair, has been sending a form twice per month to get chapter information; in addition to this form, I’ll be calling Presidents to encourage the form be completed, with enough time to advertise your events on our announce list and on our social media platforms. Members will have more time to plan, allowing current members to attend more events and encourage perspective members to also plan and attend more of our events. We are a very vibrant and busy affiliate, let’s show the world what we do and support our chapters, more, by attending exciting chapter meetings and events!

Spotlight On…

🌟 A Summer of Empowerment for Blind and Low-Vision Children! 🌟

This summer, give your child the chance to grow, connect, and learn in a vibrant, supportive environment at the NFB BELL Academy! Hosted in beautiful Virginia Beach from June 22-27, this fun, enriching program is designed for children ages 6–13 who are blind or have low vision.

Why should your child attend?

✨ Boost Non-Visual Skills & Braille Mastery – The NFB BELL Academy offers hands-on activities and engaging lessons that help children build confidence in everyday life skills, including learning Braille in a fun, interactive setting.

✨ Make New Friends & Build a Community – Your child will meet other blind and low-vision kids, forming lasting friendships and learning that they are part of a supportive, encouraging community.

✨ Exciting Games, Crafts & Field Trips – Imagine a week filled with accessible activities, creative crafts, and exciting field trips! Each experience is designed with your child's unique needs in mind.

✨ Inspiring Role Models – Throughout the week, children will meet and learn from blind role models who will show them that anything is possible, fostering independence and self-confidence.

Event Details:

*	📅 When: June 22-27, 2025
*	📍 Where: 2225 Rose Hall Dr., Virginia Beach, VA
*	🕒 Schedule: Family Kickoff on Sunday, June 22 (3:00-5:00 p.m.), with daily sessions from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. M-F for registered children. Families must provide overnight accommodations.
*	🍽️ Meals: Lunch and snacks provided – no fee to register!
*	🚗 Transportation: While field trip transportation is provided, please plan for transportation to and from camp each day. Some families choose to share transportation and accommodation, so please reach out if you have concerns or want to be connected. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your child for the future!

📅 Register by June 1st, 2025 – Don't delay as space is limited.

Sign up now at:
www.nfb.org/bell <http://www.nfb.org/bell> 

Have questions? Reach out to Louise Walch, Virginia Coordinator, at louisewalch at gmail.com <mailto:louisewalch at gmail.com>  or call/text (210) 683-3729.

Let’s make this summer unforgettable for your child! 🎉

NFB BELL Academy – Helping blind and low-vision children live the lives they imagine. 🌟

Louise Walch

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Coordinator, Children and Youth Programs

(210) 683-3729 (Cell) <mailto:louisewalch at gmail.com> louisewalch at gmail.com

 <http://www.nfb.org/bell> www.nfb.org/bell

Your journey through blindness zoom calls are scheduled for the 2nd Monday of each month from 7 thru 8:30 PM. This is a safe place for blind and low vision people to learn new strategies on how to do things non visually, tips and tricks to make life easier, talking with others who get it because they are in the same situations you are, get to make new friends and relax knowing you aren’t alone in this world! Please join us on June 9th, on our affiliate zoom and see what everyone is raving about!

Hello NFBV Family! 

Remember to Zoom in for our next Fireside Chat, scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Affiliate Zoom!  

With all the doom and gloom happening in our world these days, we need to add a little joy to the mix! We'll hit on celebrating joy in our lives and share our stories, laughter, and yes...joy!  This truly will be a time to unwind, laugh and spend a relaxing evening with your NFB Family!

Renée Valdez

703-966-0836 

Hello NFBV World!

The Greater Alexandria Chapter and the Virginia Association of Blind Students are planning something special in June! It’s all about health and wellness! We want to share an experience of

movement & 

meditation;

breathing & relaxation! And fun! 

We still don’t know what to call this event…yet!   We promise it will be GREAT!

Here is what we know for sure!  It is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lyon Village Community Center, 1920 N. Highland Street, Arlington, VA, 22201.  The cost will be $20 per person and, along with all the fun and educational wellness opportunities, we will provide a light lunch to keep you going!  

If you would like to reserve your spot for our amazing health-wellness-movement-breathing day, please send your payment to our GAC Zelle account using NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM <mailto:NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM> .  And please send an email to me at reneefvaldez at gmail.com <mailto:reneefvaldez at gmail.com> to let me know you paid and plan to attend!

GAC and VABS are going all out for health and wellness this June!  We will provide more information in our next announcement!  Stay tuned!

Renée Valdez

703-966-0836

Darkness can not drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate can not drive out hate, only love can do that! -Martin Luther King

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

Corresponding Secretary NFBV

mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com

tel:(757)291-1789

Membership Chair

mailto:membership at nfbv.org

tel:(757)354-4170

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www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org/> 

STRONGER TOGETHER!

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