[NFBV-Richmond-Announce] Fw: The Guide and Stride is Almost Here!

[Keller, Becky (DBVI)]

FYI if you haven't already seen this. Have a great week everyone!

Best Regards,

Becky Keller, MA, NOMC, COMS
Pre-Employment Transition Specialist - DBVI Student Team
Certified Orientation and Mobility Instructor
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Becky.Keller at dbvi.virginia.gov
(804) 845-0685


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Subject: The Guide and Stride is Almost Here!

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Virginia Voice Brings Live Audio Description to More Events in June



"There Goes the Bride"


presented by

Swift Creek Mill Theatre



Sunday, June 8

2:30 PM


Swift Creek Mill Theatre

17401 Route 1

South Chesterfield, VA 23834





This is a laugh-a-minute romp about an ad executive who brings home a life-sized cutout of a sassy flapper for an ad campaign. The flapper mysteriously comes to life, but only he can see her! Hilarity ensues!



Call Virginia Voice by June 4 at

804 266 2477 to reserve your spot!




Disability and Inclusion Day at The Diamond


presented by

Friendship Circle of Virginia


Sunday, June 29

1:35 PM


The Diamond

3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

Richmond, VA 23230




Friendship Circle of Virginia, in partnership with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, is excited to host the 4th Annual Disability Inclusion Day at the Diamond highlighting Disability Inclusion and Mental Health.


Call Virginia Voice by June 25 at

804 266 2477 to reserve your spot!




COMING SOON...


Richmond Shakespeare

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sunday, July 6, 7:30 PM


The Science Museum of Virginia

Minds of All Kinds

Saturday, July 12, 5:30 PM


Virginia Repertory Theatre

Waitress

Sunday, July 13, 3:00 PM


Swift Creek Mill Theatre

Spitfire Grill

Sunday, July 20, 2:30


Richmond Triangle Players

A Strange Loop

Sunday, July 27, 4:00 PM


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Thank You Describers!


We'd like to take a moment to thank our Volunteer Describers for the hours of work they put into training, previewing, researching, writing, and travel in order to bring concise yet detailed descriptions of our events to our listeners!


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What makes our Live Audio Description program work so well? It's all of the wonderful community partners that make it possible for Virginia Voice to offer opportunities to enjoy the rich culture of RVA. It's all of the volunteers who give their time to be Describers. And YOU are at the center of everything we do, inspiring us to continue to grow our programming. Without you, we would not be here. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.


Virginia Voice is mission focused. What kinds of events would you like to attend? We want to hear from you! Call us at 804 266 2477

We are grateful to the Virginia Board for the Blind and Vision Impaired for their generous support of Virginia Voice’s services.

 


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Our volunteer readers love bringing the world to you. Every morning, we read the Richmond Times-Dispatch live. Then, throughout the rest of the day, we have programming to fit all of your needs and interests. From sports, health, daily horoscopes, obituaries, culture, local news, spirituality, and more, we have a program for you!


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What is Live Audio Description?


Audio description (AD) is a tool for people who are blind or have low vision that provides access to the visual aspects of theater, media and visual art – and any activity where images are a critical element. Using words that are succinct, vivid and imaginative, describers convey visual information that is either inaccessible or only partially accessible to a segment of the population.

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Volunteers are needed to audio describe at theatres, museums, and other fun events. We would love for you to join our team.


Training is provided.

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or email Sharalyn or Ilana at pgmcoord at virginiavoice.org



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Our Mission is You

Virginia Voice prides itself on providing audio description to ensure equitable access to the arts for everyone.

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Experience

The Virginia War Memorial's

Fully Accessible Exhibit

The Shrine of Memory



Virginia Voice is pleased to partner with the Virginia War Memorial on this audio-described walking tour, "Touring the Shrine: Honoring the Sacrifice for Freedom". The tour includes the exhibits 20th Century Shrine of Memory, The Global War on Terrorism and Beyond, The Shrine of Memory, and portions of the Virginia War Memorial. The tour's auditory navigation is of the upper sections of the Memorial only. The tour can be enjoyed at the Virginia War Memorial or in your home.



The Virginia War Memorial

621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond VA 23220



For information about the tour, how to enjoy it from your home, and hours of operation, call the Virginia War Memorial at

804 786 2060



The Virginia War Memorial grounds and exhibits are FREE to the public unless noted.

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DBVI Events

DBVI provides quality services to assist Virginia's citizens who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind in achieving their desired level of employment, education, and personal independence.


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We believe in the power of community partnerships.


Thank you to our Audio Description partners: Richmond Culture Works, CBS 6, Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond Shakespeare, Science Museum of Virginia, Cadence Theatre, Richmond Triangle Players, Friendship Circle, The Valentine Museum, Virginia Opera, SPARC, Richmond Ballet, Agecroft Hall & Gardens, Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Dominion Energy Christmas Parade, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, and Swift Creek Mill.


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