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Staff will describe the classes they teach, and former students will share stories of how participating in a residential skills of blindness training program transformed their lives and gave them the confidence to pursue their personal and career goals. Join us as we explore what independence for a blind person can look like.</span></h3><h3 align="center" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Since VRCBVI's inception in 1970, what changes have occurred in the skills blind people need to live without limits and thrive at school, on the job, and in their communities? What does it mean to accept one’s blindness? Is it possible for blind individuals to take an active role at home and at work?</span></h3><h3 align="center" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Please join us to hear about how VRCBVI is shattering stereotypes and building belief in the abilities of blind people. 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