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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.75in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <b>VRCBVI is pleased to offer a new lineup of virtual training opportunities Mondays through Thursdays throughout Fall 2020!</b> </span><span style="color:#1f497d"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are excited about this upcoming schedule of events! All sessions are open to anyone and free of charge. Each training will begin at 1:00 pm (login as early as 12:45) and will end no later than 3:00 pm. <span style="letter-spacing:.15pt">At the end of the list of virtual training opportunities below, you will find a link to the registration form. Please review and select classes you would like to attend, and then tell us about yourself near the bottom of the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with login/call in information for each class you select. </span>If you have any questions about the registration process or the virtual training series, please contact Greg Chittum at 804-371-3204 or </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:greg.chittum@dbvi.virginia.gov" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">greg.chittum@dbvi.virginia.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Friday In-Depth Training Series</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In addition to our Monday through Thursday Virtual Trainings, VRCBVI is also pleased to offer specific, in-depth classes on Friday afternoons as part of our new Friday In-Depth Training Series. As opposed to our Virtual Trainings, which are single events, Friday In-Depth Training Series<b> </b>classes meet for multiple sessions, and are meant to give students and instructors more time to delve into the topics presented. They will meet on Friday afternoons from either 1pm to 3pm or 3pm to 5pm. Please look out for more information about this series to come in a separate email soon!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">VRCBVI Virtual Trainings - Fall 2020<br>Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">September 14 to November 24</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, September 14</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Stress Management 101 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>Learn how stress affects your health and how to avoid letting it negatively affect your life! Join us for some interactive stress management exercises.<br>Presenter: Kim Ladd, Diabetes/Health Educator</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, September 15 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 mins) <br><b>Accessing Learning Management Systems</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Are you virtually attending, teaching or assisting in online schooling? If so, join us as we take a dive into the most commonly used learning management systems such as Blackboard, Canvas, SeeSaw, and Google Classroom. Come learn tips and tricks to navigate these platforms, as well as provide some thoughts on what might be done if these platforms are truly not accessible to screen reader users.<br>Presenter: Mike Fish, Lead Technology Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, September 16 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>2-Hour Job Search</b><br>Yep, 2 hours. In this overview of Steve Dalton's book, we will discuss how to prioritize employers to pursue, contact them efficiently, and convince them that you are a good fit for their next hire. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://2hourjobsearch.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">https://2hourjobsearch.com/</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>Presenter: Greg Chittum, Coordinator for Community Engagement<br clear="all"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, September 17</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours)<br><b>Using a Cane and a Guide Dog: How You Can Have a 2 Car Household</b><br>Come get the scoop on the pros and cons of getting a guide dog, the ins and outs of the application process, and learn more about life after graduating with your dog. This is a great opportunity to find out how your cane fits into your working partnership with your guide dog.<br>Presenter: Domonique Lawless, Orientation and Mobility Instructor and Certified Teacher of Blind Students</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, September 21</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 mins)<br><b>Pick Your Parachute: An Introduction to Job Hunting</b><br>“What Color Is Your Parachute?” may sound like a silly question, but it’s one you’ll want to answer, whether you’re hunting for a job, changing careers, or looking for a new perspective on the work you do now. Join us to find out more about the approach recommended by the most popular<br>job-hunting manual in the world.<br>Presenter: Joanne Wiggins, Adult Basic Education Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, September 22 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:00 pm (1 hour) <br><b>Do I Still Need Braille If I Can See Some Things?</b><br>Although this answer looks different for everyone, we’re going to talk about how you can learn Braille as a person with residual vision, ways Braille can be useful in your life, and how you can be a successful Braille reader even if you didn’t learn it as a child.<br>Presenter: Domonique Lawless, Orientation and Mobility Instructor and Certified Teacher of Blind Students</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, September 23</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Conversations About Blindness Series - What Does It Mean To Accept One's Blindness?</b><br>“Acceptance is the first step to freedom.” Join us as we hear from three panelists who will share powerful stories of how they became blind during various stages of life and took steps to “live the lives they imagined.”<br>Panel Moderator: Melody Roane, VRCBVI Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, September 24</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:15 pm (1 hour 15 mins)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Budgeting and Personal Finance</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>What are some of the most common financial terms and what do these terms mean? After knowing these terms, how can you apply them in your everyday life to keep yourself on a budget? This seminar is designed to highlight some of the basics of personal finance. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Presenter: Michael Triplett, Personal and Home Management Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, October 5 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour and 30 minutes)<br><b>Finding Your Voice: Low-Stress Ways to Improve Your Writing</b><br>Writing is a vital skill, and one that lots of people stress over. Becoming a better writer doesn’t mean forcing yourself to use fancy words and a formal tone, or struggling to always say things “the right way” (whatever that is). The best way to improve as a writer is learning to sound more like yourself. <br>Presenter: Joanne Wiggins, Adult Basic Education Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, October 6</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Orbiting Literacy</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>The portable yet robust Orbit braille display can be a powerful tool in the hands of a student or professional. Bring your Orbit Reader 20 or 20+ and learn how you can access digital Braille, whether it be from your smartphone, notes you took on the go, or the latest New York Times best seller you just downloaded. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Presenters: Domonique Lawless, Orientation and Mobility Instructor and Certified Teacher of Blind Students, and Mike Fish, Lead Technology Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, October 7</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Conversations About Blindness Series - Blind Parents: Who Is Responsible for Whom?</b><br>Get advice and learn the tricks of the trade from parents who have been there, done that, and from parents who are currently in the trenches raising young children. You will also hear from sighted individuals who were raised by blind parents. This lively discussion will be full of funny stories, heartwarming moments, and perspectives that will challenge misconceptions.<br>Panel Moderator: Melody Roane, VRCBVI Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, October 8 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:15 pm (1 hour 15 mins)<br><b>Organizing With Zing</b><br>What are some of the low cost techniques you could use as a blind person to label items and keep your home well organized? How can you use these techniques to help you keep better track of items and reduce stress because you cannot locate something? This seminar is designed to assist you by giving you suggestions on various methods for labeling around your home. <br>Presenter: Michael Triplett, Personal and Home Management Instructor </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, October 12 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Diabetes 101</b><br>What is diabetes? How do I manage it? Why should I manage it? Bring your questions and join us for an interactive overview of diabetes.<br>Presenter: Kim Ladd, Diabetes/Health Educator</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, October 13 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Juicy Update Or Rotten Roll Out? What’s New in iOS 14 for Blind & Low Vision Users</b><br>Oh, no! Yet another update! Is it worth it? Come learn what’s new for VoiceOver users of iOS devices. How has this latest update improved your access to everyday tasks? What new features or frustrations have they come out with now? You can determine whether this Apple update is ripe and juicy with helpful tools, or has fallen far from the tree, turned rotten, and is full of bugs. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, October 14 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes)<br><b>Volunteering as a Job Seeker With Vision Loss - Why It's a Must-Do</b><br>You've read the 2-Hour Job Search and are implementing its strategies to run an efficient job search. What should you do with the rest of your time? Volunteer! We will discuss why volunteering is so powerful for job seekers, particularly job seekers who are blind or vision impaired, and list strategies and resources to locate volunteer opportunities.<br>Presenters: Greg Chittum, Coordinator for Community Engagement, and Kris Foley, VRCBVI Case Manager</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, October 15</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowing When Orientation and Mobility is Right For You </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>Join our guest speakers as they share their experiences about making the decision to learn cane travel and how that decision impacted their lives.<br>Presenter: Domonique Lawless, Orientation and Mobility Instructor and Certified Teacher of Blind Students</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, October 19</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes)<br><b>Writing Your Way to a Job: Getting a Handle on Those (Yikes) Cover Letters and (Gulp) Thank You Notes</b><br>Your resume needs a cover letter; you’ve got to send your interviewer a note. Your fingers hover over the keyboard, but your mind is blank. Join us for some honest-to-gosh specific, practical advice, and you’ll soon be typing away.<br>Presenter: Joanne Wiggins, Adult Basic Education Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, October 20</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes)<br><b>Knowing the Braille Code and Making it Work in Your Life</b><br>Whether you are on the job, a student, or just learning Braille, learn how to incorporate Braille into your routine to improve your efficiency and speed up daily tasks. <br>Presenters: Domonique Lawless, Orientation and Mobility Instructor and Certified Teacher of Blind Students, and Mike Fish, Lead Technology Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, October 21</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Conversations About Blindness Series - Blindness Stereotypes: Fact or Fiction </b><br>Can blind people really sing better, hear better, or do they really count their steps everywhere they go? In this session, the experts (the blind themselves) will unlock the truth about blindness from an insider’s perspective. Come learn how someone else’s opinion does not have to become your reality.<br>Panel Moderator: Melody Roane, VRCBVI Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, October 22 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:00 pm (1 hour) <br><b>Where’s the Milk? </b><br>Strategies for organizing a shared space. Organization within a home environment is vital for individuals who are blind or vision impaired. How do you develop an organizational system in a space that is shared with sighted housemates? In this seminar, we will explore the importance of working with family members to create consistent, agreed upon structure in the home.<br>Presenter: Dave Fuller, Personal and Home Management Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, October 26</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Diabetes Meal Planning Overview</b><br>I have diabetes, so I can't eat sweets, right? Join us for an overview of diabetes meal planning that includes the foods you love.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Presenter: Kim Ladd, Diabetes/Health Educator</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, October 27</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes) <br><b>Python Basics </b><br>Scared of snakes? Well, when a snake becomes software things get worse. Come and learn how to wrangle a snake and do some Python coding. Using a screen reader, notepad, and a windows computer, you can start writing small computer programs in Python. <br>Presenter: Mike Villafane, Technology Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, October 28 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes)<br><b>Daring Greatly</b><br>One thing is certain: job searching definitely makes us feel vulnerable. In order to reach our goals, we must embrace and overcome our vulnerable feelings. In this session, we will discuss some of author Brené Brown's thoughts about why vulnerability is a strength, and how this concept applies to the job search process. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://brenebrown.com/books-audio/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">https://brenebrown.com/books-audio/</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>Presenters: Kris Foley, VRCBVI Case Manager, and Greg Chittum, Coordinator for Community Engagement</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, October 29</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Discovering Freedom with the Long White Cane</b><br>What is the long white cane’s purpose? How do I know if I am ready for a long white cane? Why would I ever want to use one? What will my friends and family think if I used a cane? Come join us for a lively discussion highlighting the long white cane and the freedom it provides.<br>Presenters: Becky Keller, Lead Orientation and Mobility Instructor, and Jimmy Morris, Orientation and Mobility Instructor (DBVI Richmond Regional Office)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, November 2 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes)<br><b>Blast from the Past: Free, Accessible, (Almost) No Tech Entertainment </b><br>If you can search the net or click a link, you can enjoy thousands of hours of 100% descriptive audio entertainment from the finest actors, musicians, writers, comedians, historians, and sports announcers . . . of the good old days. Yes, it’s radio—golden age, vintage, old time broadcasts—and all of it’s free. Come check it out—you’ll be pleasantly surprised.<br>Presenter: Joanne Wiggins, Adult Basic Education Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, November 3 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours)<br><b>Device Showcase </b><br>With so many great Braille displays on the market, choosing the right one can be somewhat challenging. Join us to learn about some of the latest Braille technology and find out what some of the new displays have to offer.<br>Presenters: Domonique Lawless, Orientation and Mobility Instructor and Certified Teacher of Blind Students, and Mike Fish, Lead Technology Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, November 4</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Conversations About Blindness Series - Consumer Organizations of the Blind: Advocating for the Right of the Blind to Live In the World </b><br>The American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind are the leading organizations made up of blind individuals who strongly promote opportunities for blind people to pursue their dreams and achieve their goals. In this session, we will learn about the activities and programs of these organizations and how one can become involved.<br>Panel Moderator: Melody Roane, VRCBVI Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, November 5 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:00 pm (1 hour)<br><b>That’s a Splenda Idea!!</b><br>More and more people are looking for healthy food options. In this seminar, we will explore ways of eating healthier and various types of food substitutions. What is high fructose corn syrup? What are the benefits of a lactose free diet? What can I use instead of all-purpose flour when baking a cake? Join us for some exciting tips on healthier cooking. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Presenter: Dave Fuller, Personal and Home Management Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, November 9 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours)<br><b>Medication Management </b><br>An interactive discussion on independently managing your medications with low/no vision. Join the conversation to share ideas and learn about resources, technology, and tips to help decrease medication errors.<br>Presenter: Kim Ladd, Diabetes/Health Educator</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, November 10 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours)<br><b>Getting Down with Google Suite </b><br>Dig into Drive, dive in to Docs, and soar with the Slides! Travel through the Google Suite of applications with your screen reader. Whether it’s jumping around with JAWS, navigating with NVDA or cruising with ChromeVox, learn how the Google Suite can work for you.<br>Presenter: Mike Fish, Lead Technology Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, November 11</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes) <br><b>Presence</b><br>According to her website, Harvard lecturer Amy Cuddy "speaks about how we can become more present, influential, compassionate, brave, and satisfied in our professional and personal lives." In this session, we will apply some of her ideas about nonverbal behavior and "ways in which people can affect their own thoughts, feelings (and) performance" to the job search process for people with vision loss. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.amycuddy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">https://www.amycuddy.com/</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>Presenters: Greg Chittum, Coordinator for Community Engagement, and Kris Foley, VRCBVI Case Manager</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, November 12 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Advocating and Communicating With Friends, Family, and Society When Traveling, or in Everyday Interactions</b><br>This discussion dives into the importance of advocating for oneself and communicating with others in a variety of life situations, whether it be gathering information to find a local business, giving directions to a rideshare driver, or talking to loved ones to get them to understand that you need your cane wherever you travel. Join us as we discuss strategies and ideas for confident communication. Presenter: Becky Keller, Lead Orientation and Mobility Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, November 16</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes) <br><b>Ditch the Gumption If You Want to Get Hired: Job Hunting Advice from Alison Green </b><br>If you’re familiar with Alison Green’s </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.askamanager.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Ask a Manager</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> website, chances are you’re already a fan of her constructive, humane guidance for surviving and thriving at work, as well as her plentiful (and practical!) job hunting tips. Join us for an introduction to her book, “How to Get a Job: Secrets of a Hiring Manager.”<br>Presenter: Joanne Wiggins, Adult Basic Education </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, November 17 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour 30 minutes) <br><b>Making Board Games Accessible</b><br>Game night with family and friends has never been easier with off the shelf accessible games, accessibility kits, and simple things you can do to play traditional board or card games with others. Join in the discussion and learn tips and tricks for making your favorite games accessible.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Presenter: Domonique Lawless, Orientation and Mobility Instructor and Certified Teacher of Blind Students</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, November 18 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours)<br><b>Conversations About Blindness Series - How To Prepare for College Success as a Blind Student</b><br>This session is designed for blind and vision-impaired high school students who are planning to go to college. You will hear from blind and vision-impaired individuals who just recently graduated from college and who are young professionals and employed in various careers. Learn the secrets to their success, what worked well for them, and what they would have done differently.<br>Panel Moderator: Melody Roane, VRCBVI Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, November 19</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:15 pm (1 hour 15 minutes) <br><b>Helpful Hints for Happy Holidays</b><br>In this fun presentation, we will hear stories about how blind individuals can take an active role in holiday festivities and traditions. We will share favorite recipes and talk about how to host fabulous holiday get-togethers. Can a blind person actually decorate a Christmas tree? Wrap gifts? Learn how to do all these tasks and more.<br>Presenter: Michael Triplett, Personal Home Management Instructor</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, November 23</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours) <br><b>Stress Management – Holiday Edition </b><br>Before the rush of the holiday season begins, take some time to relax. Learn some stress management techniques to help calm you down when the season becomes stressful.<br>Presenter: Kim Ladd, Diabetes/Health Educator</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, November 24 </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours)<br><b>Accessible Entertainment</b><br>Are you tired of hearing a laugh track but never able to catch the joke? Wondering what’s being demolished when the explosions occur? Join us in this presentation to learn about the latest in accessible entertainment. We’ll be demonstrating accessible devices and streaming services that provide audio description.<br>Presenters: Mike Fish, Lead Technology Instructor, and Domonique Lawless, Orientation and Mobility Instructor and Certified Teacher of Blind Students</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.formrouter.net/forms@VRCB/VRCBVIVirtualTrainingsFall2020.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Use this link to register for VRCBVI Virtual Trainings!</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Melody L. Roane, Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Virginia Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Melody.Roane@dbvi.virginia.gov">Melody.Roane@dbvi.virginia.gov</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Phone: (804) 371-3323 | Fax: (804) 371-3092</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Facebook:</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:gray"> </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">facebook.org/VDBVI</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">LinkedIn:</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:gray"> </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-department-for-the-blind-and-vision-impaired" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">linkedin.com/VDBVI</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.vdbvi.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">www.vrcbvi.org</span></a> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="409" height="125" style="width:4.2638in;height:1.3055in" id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D682DA.38F0B9B0"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:gray">NOTICE:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:gray"> </span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:gray">This email (including any attachments) may include confidential information. 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