[NFBV-Fairfax] VRCBVI Virtual trainings email for the week

Wed May 6 10:52:04 UTC 2020

The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) is pleased to offer an expanded calendar of virtual events - These training sessions are open to all and are FREE of charge! See details below for schedule and registration!  

The information below, contains details regarding the virtual trainings for May 6 through May 15.  All sessions will be offered via Google Hangout and will be one hour in length. Call in / login information will be sent to those who register. If you do not receive an email for an event you registered for, or have questions about our virtual training sessions, please email Greg Chittum at greg.chittum at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:greg.chittum at dbvi.virginia.gov> .

VRCBVI Virtual Trainings - Spring, 2020

VRCBVI’s Virtual Conversations about Blindness (CAB) Series - Each Wednesday through May 13 - 2:00 pm - Target audience: Anyone - 

Wednesday, May 6 - 2:00 pm

I Didn’t Think I Could…
Leader - Melody Roane
Have you ever said no to an opportunity because you were not sure you could do it as a blind person? Or, have you ever jumped in and taken on a project because you had the confidence and desire to do so as a blind person? Come join our discussion and share your experiences. Participants will learn that you can take an active role in activities and events.

Wednesday, May 13 - 2:00 pm
Taking Steps Toward an Independent Future: One Person’s Story of Success
Leader - Domonique Lawless
Have you thought about going to college and becoming employed? Have you ever thought about volunteering for or starting your own nonprofit organization? Meet Conchita Hernandez Legoretta, who will share her experiences with all of these things and her strategies for how she achieved her goals as an independent blind person.

VRCBVI Virtual Training Series

May 7 and 8 - Target audience: Anyone

Thursday, May 7 - 2:00 pm
Budgeting and Financial Management - Learn the basics with VRCBVI Personal and Home Management instructors
Instructors: Dave Fuller and Michael Triplett

Friday, May 8 - 2:00 pm
Resources for Conducting a Diverse Job Search - Ensure that you don’t place all your job-search eggs in one basket! 

Instructors: Greg Chittum and Mike Villafane

May 12, 14 and 15 - Target audience: ideal for DBVI staff

Tuesday, May 12 - 2:00 pm
Completing Your Online Timesheet and Checking Leave Via Employee Direct - Learn how to use JAWS to complete these tasks independently
Instructor: Mike Villafane

Thursday, May 14 - 2:00 pm
Narrator Basics for Those Who Don’t Have JAWS - Learn quick strategies to assist you in working with your clients
Instructor: Mike Fish

Friday, May 15 - 2:00 pm
Using Excel to Keep Track of Clients and Workload - Tips and tricks to streamline caseload management
Instructor: Mike Villafane 

Use the following link to register:

VRCBVI Virtual Trainings - Spring, 2020 - Registration <https://www.formrouter.net/forms@VRCB/VRCBVIVirtualTrainingsFullScheduleSpring2020.html>  

Melody L. Roane, Director

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Virginia Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA  23227

Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov> 

Phone: (804) 371-3323 | Fax: (804) 371-3092

Facebook:  <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> facebook.org/VDBVI

LinkedIn:  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-department-for-the-blind-and-vision-impaired> linkedin.com/VDBVI

 <http://www.vdbvi.org/> www.vrcbvi.org 

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