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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:24.0pt;color:#0b5394">VRCBVI is pleased to resume its virtual training program on Friday afternoons this fall!</span></b></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:red">VRCBVI Virtual Trainings are open to anyone and free of charge. </span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt"> Like our prior trainings, we will be using Zoom as our virtual platform. If any accommodations are needed, please contact Amy Phelps (<a href="mailto:amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov">amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov</a>) no later than fourteen days in advance of the training. And if you have any questions about the registration process or virtual training sessions, please contact Greg Chittum at 804-371-3204 or <a href="mailto:greg.chittum@dbvi.virginia.gov">greg.chittum@dbvi.virginia.gov</a>. Finally, we offer certificates of participation to individuals who need to maintain professional certification. If you would like a certificate for a training you attend, please email <a href="mailto:brooke.rogers@dbvi.virginia.gov">brooke.rogers@dbvi.virginia.gov</a> with the title of the presentation, the beginning and ending codes, and the certification you are maintaining. </span></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#0b5394">Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired<br>Virtual Trainings - Fall, 2021 <br>Friday afternoons - October 15 through December 10</span></b></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="1%" style="width:1.0%"><tr><td style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><div id="gmail-FRSFB_PG1"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="4" cellpadding="0" width="0" style="width:750.0pt"><tr><td style="padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt"><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Friday, October 15</span></b></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 (2 hours) Pre-ETS</span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>National White Cane Awareness Day: What it is, Why We Celebrate It, and What Does It Mean for Blind Individuals Who Travel Independently</b></span><b><br></b><span class="gmail-arialstd">Each year, October 15 marks White Cane Awareness Day. In this session, you will learn about the history of White Cane laws and how they affect blind individuals. You will also hear about activities across the country that individuals are engaging in on this day to educate families, friends and the general public about how using the long white cane helps blind people engage actively in the world around them. </span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Facilitators</b>: VRCBVI Orientation and Mobility Instructors, Becky Keller and Jimmy Morris </span><br><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b><span style="color:red">Friday, October 22</span></b> - 1:00 to 3:00 (2 hours) Pre-ETS</span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Managing Medications With Low/No Vision</b></span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd">Do not let blindness be an excuse to not manage your own medications. From Accessible Pharmacy to ScripTalk... learn about resources and devices that can help you take control of your health! </span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Presenter:</b> Kim Ladd, Health Educator </span><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Friday, October 29</span></b></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 (2 hours) Pre-ETS</span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Acing Airport Travel</b></span><b><br></b><span class="gmail-arialstd">We will discuss the ins and outs from start to finish, the tips, tricks, and tools for successful airport travel for the blind or low vision traveler. No matter where your skill level or confidence lies, we will have suggestions for you to ace your experiences with FLYING colors! </span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Presenters:</b> VRCBVI Orientation and Mobility Instructors: Becky Keller, Jimmy Morris and Sarah Call </span><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Friday, November 5</span></b></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:30 (1 hour 30 minutes) Pre-ETS</span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Stovetop Safety and Cooking Techniques for the Blind and Vision Impaired</b></span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd">Are you anxious about cooking on a stovetop due to your vision loss? Are you a Blind or Vision Impaired cook interested in learning tips to make cooking on a stovetop safe and effective? In this 90 minute presentation, VRCBVI Personal and Home Management Instructors will guide you through ways of cooking non-visually on an electric or a gas stovetop to help you gain the skills and confidence you need to cook independently in your home. Topics will include: How to label the controls on your stovetop, how to correctly set and adjust temperature settings, how to center pots and pans over a heat source, how to properly stir and turn food items on a hot stovetop, tips for determining when foods are properly cooked, and helpful tools for the task. </span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Presenters:</b> VRCBVI Personal and Home Management Instructors: Michael Triplett and Dave Fuller </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br><br></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Friday, November 12</span></b></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 (2 hours) Pre-ETS</span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Conversations About Blindness - Give and Receive: Sharing Holiday Traditions That Mean the Most To You</b></span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd">What role do you play in your family’s holiday traditions? In this session, participants will share how they celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and beyond. You will learn that blindness does not have to stop you from bringing comfort and joy to others during this season. Sometimes, the greatest gift you can receive is found in what you do for others. </span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Facilitator:</b> Melody Roane, VRCBVI Director </span><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Friday, November 19</span></b></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 (2 hours) Pre-ETS</span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>November is American Diabetes Month</b></span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd">88 million adults have prediabetes and 34.2 million have diabetes. Join this webinar to learn if you are at risk for developing diabetes, to get an overview of diabetes, and to learn about resources that can help you better manage your health to prevent or control diabetes. </span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Presenter:</b> Kim Ladd, Health Educator </span><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Friday, December 3</span></b></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 3:00 (2 hours) Pre-ETS</span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Discovering Freedom with the Long White Cane</b></span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd">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. </span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Presenters:</b> VRCBVI Orientation and Mobility Instructors: Becky Keller, Jimmy Morris and Sarah Call </span><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Friday, December 10</span></b></span><span class="gmail-arialstd"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - 1:00 to 2:30 (1 hour 30 minutes) Pre-ETS</span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Let’s get cooking!!! Episode 1: Brownies</b></span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd">Who doesn’t love a rich, warm brownie on a cold December night? Join Michael Triplett and Dave Fuller for a 90 minute, step-by-step presentation on Baking Brownies non-visually. Topics will include: accessing recipes, ingredients and tools you will need, setting up your workspace, setting the temperature on your oven, measuring techniques, stirring and pouring techniques, how to crack eggs, how to safely place your dish into and take out of a hot oven, and tips on cutting and plating your brownies. Just in time for the holidays, learn how to make this tasty treat independently in your home kitchen to share with your family and friends.</span><br><span class="gmail-arialstd"><b>Presenters: VRCBVI Personal and Home Management Instructors: Michael Triplett and Dave Fuller </b></span></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Please use the following link for session details and to register!</span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:24.0pt"><a href="https://www.formrouter.net/forms@VRCB/VirtualTrainingsFall2021.html">VRCBVI Virtual Trainings - Fall, 2021</a></span></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><p class="MsoNormal">-- </p><div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Greg Chittum</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Coordinator for Community Engagement</p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">401 Azalea Ave.</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Richmond, VA 23227</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">804-371-3204</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://vrcbvi.org" target="_blank">vrcbvi.org</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br>Commonwealth of Virginia<br>Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired <br>Established 1922<br>“Celebrating our past and empowering our future”</p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.vdbvi.org/" target="_blank">www.vdbvi.org </a></p><p><b><u>Notice:</u></b> This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. 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Commonwealth of Virginia<br>Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired <br>Established 1922<br> “Celebrating our past and empowering our future”<div><a href="http://www.vdbvi.org/" target="_blank">www.vdbvi.org </a><p><b><u>Notice:</u></b> This
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