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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>From: <b><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC</span></b><span style='color:black'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Assistant Director for Instruction <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Are you ready to make a difference and have an adventure? The LIFE Program (Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered) is looking for passionate blind mentors for Summer 2026! Who are ready to work hard, have fun, and inspire teens. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The LIFE Program is a four-week summer program for teens (ages 14–18) who are blind or have low vision. Held at the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) in Richmond, VA, LIFE is an excellent opportunity for students to learn the skills of blindness, gain independence and confidence through hands-on learning and exciting activities like white water rafting, high ropes courses, and more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As a mentor, you’ll:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Be at the heart of the student’s journey<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Serve as a positive role model<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Inspire blind and vision impaired teens to discover what’s possible<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What you’ll get:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$20/hour<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room and board<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>An unforgettable summer making a real impact!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information see the attached flyer, scan the below QR Code or go to: <b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="tinyurl.com/LIFEMentor2026">tinyurl.com/LIFEMentor2026</a> </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default><img border=0 width=225 height=225 style='width:2.3416in;height:2.3416in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01DC9076.1F0D53A0"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For Additional information or if you have any questions, call: Amy Phelps at (804) 371-3052 or email at <a href="mailto:amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov">amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Looking forward to an exciting summer! </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><br>Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Assistant Director for Instruction <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired<br>Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired<br>401 Azalea Ave, Richmond, VA 23227<br>Office:<span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'> </span>804-371-3052<br>Fax: <span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'> </span>804-371-3092<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Email Address: <a href="mailto:amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov"><span style='color:blue'>amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://www.vrcbvi.virginia.gov/"><span style='color:blue'>Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwsqnBw28gUNgMMSkH_eYci37g9XY6Qzd"><span style='color:blue'>VRCBVI YouTube</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMDkuNjk0NTMyMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mYWNlYm9vay5jb20vVkRCVkk_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.ArkRjdnZSJJhFvMyD7LGNpv1KU3f3JCQxdSY5ognS1s/s/1202550832/br/151979645153-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Facebook </span></a>| <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMDkuNjk0NTMyMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5saW5rZWRpbi5jb20vY29tcGFueS92aXJnaW5pYS1kZXBhcnRtZW50LWZvci10aGUtYmxpbmQtYW5kLXZpc2lvbi1pbXBhaXJlZC8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.PAdvudW8hHK9QLrkwXRXKdTnNYQqPGOaK9eW9bTx7CI/s/1202550832/br/151979645153-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>LinkedIn </span></a>| <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMDkuNjk0NTMyMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kYnZpLnZpcmdpbmlhLmdvdi8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.p_5hU02Luwm2A9i5ZB6kXeVU9S8Fo3ekjAjSLVKSchM/s/1202550832/br/151979645153-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Website</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peace,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:membership@nfbv.org">membership@nfbv.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>