From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Jul  3 18:59:10 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2018 18:59:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] VABS Ride Share Raffle Change
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References: <2328ECA1-46A4-4EFB-BE37-D5A545E2F8CD@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.225d72de-a6cd-4692-a4b5-781a2e60b9fa@mail.outlook.com>

Good Afternoon Federation Family and Friends




It is time for us to get excited. We are at the dawn of the 78th NFB National Convention. As our members pile in to join the festivities, we at the Virginia Association of Blind Students realize that travel delays are customary in the summertime. With that in mind, we have decided to change up our raffle for the opportunity of many more students, members, families, and friends to win a necessary prize. Originally, VABS was running three separate raffles, each with a $50 Uber Gift Card prize. These drawings would take place on July 4th, 6th, and 8th. We are now switching it just a bit. VABS will now be raffling off a $150 gift card for Uber or Lift. The winner will choose which service they would like their gift card for after the winning ticket is drawn on July 7th at 10pm. If you are interested in buying a ticket, they are still the same price, one ticket for $5 and three tickets for $10. We still do accept Cash App and Venmo, along with cash and check. You do not have to be present to to purchase or win. If there are any questions about this raffle, please feel free to contact me at 8048017674. 




Blessings 


Robert Parsons Jr.


President, Virginia Association of Blind Students. 







From jsorozco at gmail.com  Sat Jul  7 21:20:13 2018
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe)
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2018 17:20:13 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: Mark Your Calendar for July 19 for an Evening
 of Tasty Icey Treats & Much More!
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Subject: Mark Your Calendar for July 19 for an Evening of Tasty Icey Treats
& Much More!

 

Hello,

 

Beat the summer heat by marking your calendar for July 19, 2018 from 6:00pm
- 9:30pm.  Plan to join us for  the 2nd annual Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen
Yogurt of Fairfax and the national Federation of the Blind Fairfax Chapter
Community Outreach event.  It is guaranteed to be a great time with friends
and tasty Italian Ice and Frozen Yogurt desserts.  

 

Forward this e-mail to all of your friends, post the event on all of your
social media accounts, and use good old fashion word of mouth to make sure
everyone can plan to attend this informative and fun event.  For complete
details about the event, see the below information and the attached flyer.

 

Hope to see you on July 19.  

Annette Carr

Vice President

NFB Fairfax Chapter

 

 

NFB of Fairfax goes Artic with Rita's Italian Ice!

 

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Fairfax Chapter and

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard of Fairfax

Are partnering together for an evening of fun and Icy Goodness.  

 

Where: Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard of Fairfax, 10726 Fairfax Blvd,
Fairfax, VA 22030

When: Thursday, July 19, 2018 anytime between 6:00pm - 9:30pm

 

Come in out of the heat and: 

*	Test your taste buds with the mystery ice flavor. 
*	Decode the ice flavors of the day written in braille. 
*	Play a game of checkers, Tic-Tac-Toe or cards.
*	Of course, enjoy your favorite Rita's frozen treats.  A portion of
all sales will support future activities of the Fairfax NFB Chapter.

 

Join us for a fun-filled and informative evening that support People who are
blind

"Live the Life They Want"

 

To learn more about the Fairfax Chapter of the NFB:

http://www.nfbv.org/chapters-divisions/fairfax/

 

To learn more about the NFB visit:

www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> 

 

For questions about Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard contact Jacque at
703-272-7373

URL:  <http://www.ritasoffairfax.com/> www.ritasoffairfax.com

Facebook:  <https://www.facebook.com/RitasOfFairfax/>
https://www.facebook.com/RitasOfFairfax/

 

 

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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Jul 10 15:32:18 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:32:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Don't Forget: 2018 NFB Southeast Regional Student
 Seminar
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The 2018 NFB Southeast Regional Student Seminar


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An opportunity to sharpen self-advocacy, confidence, and social networking skills for blind students.


Eligibility: Blind High School and college students in the southeast states. Other interested students are welcomed to attend. 


Activities Include: Engaging workshops with Federation mentors, interactive confidence-building opportunities, and chances to apply NFB philosophy to real world situations.


When: August 10-12, 2018Where: National Federation of the Blind


The Jernigan institute


200 East Wells St.


Baltimore, MD 21230


To register, please contact Naim abu El-Hawa, Vice President, Virginia Association of Blind Students at 202.848.8932. 


Registration opens on May 15, 2018 and closes on July 15, 2018. For any questions about this event, please contact Robert Parsons at 804.801.7674. Students that attend school in Virginia or Washington D.C.? are eligible to receive a $25 subsidy to assist with travel expenses to the event.


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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Fri Jul 13 02:23:05 2018
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 22:23:05 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV Project RISE Seeking a Marketing Coordinator
 to start August 1
Message-ID: <013301d41a50$6ec64360$4c52ca20$@gmail.com>

 

 


Project RISE


Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment


National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV)


Program Description


Project RISE, (Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment) is a transition program, focusing on providing blind and low vision students with the skills necessary to become competitively employed. These skills will be useful whether the students attend an institution of higher education, a vocational school, or enter the job market directly after high school. Project RISE combines the knowledge of successful blind professionals, the positive philosophy of the NFB, and a strong curriculum to give blind students, between the ages of 14-21, the skills and confidence they need to be successful. This program has the potential of changing the future of blind students. Throughout the year, Project RISE will be coordinated in northern Virginia but we will be expanding the program to include students from across the Commonwealth.

Throughout the 9 months, for Northern Virginia students, students will meet one Saturday a month, for about five hours, participating in workshops designed to make them more competitive in the job market. For students across the Commonwealth, students will meet quarterly and work with mentors throughout the year. Some topic areas include: travel and transportation, independent daily living skills, communication and interview techniques, and dressing appropriately for job settings. Throughout Project RISE, students will have access to successful blind mentors. Finally, students will have volunteer or work experience during the summer months. The Saturday programs will run from September to April, with the final session as a weekend spent at the National Federation of the Blind national center during the month of May. 


Role Description


The Project RISE program is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to lead our recruitment and publicity efforts. The Marketing Coordinator will focus on building relationships with and selling our program to parents, vocational rehabilitation professionals, TVIs, and other staff pertinent to the growth of transition-aged youth. You?ll be responsible for setting specific objectives to develop a cohesive marketing plan for our program. This position reports directly to the Program Coordinator and involves a variety of tasks, including recruiting and retaining students, designing marketing campaigns, and publicizing the RISE program on a diverse set of platforms. Ultimately, you should be able to increase our participant count to 25 and ensure brand consistency for years to come.

Application Deadline ? Sunday, July 22

Approximate Time ? 10 hours a week


 Required Tasks


*         Set specific marketing goals and meet/exceed them;

*         Recruit and retain upward of 25 students to participate in our 9-month program;

*         Design and implement marketing strategies aligned with mission and vision of Project RISE and NFBV;

*         Develop digital campaigns to broaden awareness and sustain branding;

*         Put out biweekly press releases;

*         Build lasting relationships with community members, including TVIs, O&M instructors, teachers, etc.;

*         Distribute fliers, newsletters, and brochures to relevant stakeholders;

*         Research market to identify new and innovative opportunities for funding and participant audiences;

*         Generate innovative ideas to promote our program;

*         Create a program logo;

*         Manage Project RISE web site;

*         Perform other tasks as outlined by the Program Coordinator.

 


Application Details


 

This position is an independent contractor position and there are no benefits associated with this role.

 

We anticipate an August 1 start date and a position duration of 3-4 months.

 

To apply, send your resume in a Microsoft  Office Compatible format to Tracy Soforenko.

tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

 

Telephone interviews will be scheduled for the week of July 23.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> 

www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org> 

National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

 

 



From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Sun Jul 15 20:26:05 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2018 20:26:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Last Call: The 2018 NFB Southeast Regional Student
 Seminar
In-Reply-To: <002e01d41c78$7c68c040$753a40c0$@gmail.com>
References: <002e01d41c78$7c68c040$753a40c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.dc832fc8-f6e3-4cad-8d61-eea00ad7a521@mail.outlook.com>

Good Afternoon Students


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This is the final day for registration for the 2018 Southeast Student Seminar. Please consider if you plan to attend this greatly anticipated event and contact me by 11:59pm this evening to secure your spot in the seminar. All students that can make it to the Jernigan Institute, regardless of region are invited. Students from Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington D.C. are desired for attendance. 


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The 2018 NFB Southeast Regional Student Seminar


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An opportunity to sharpen self-advocacy, confidence, and social networking skills for blind students.


Eligibility: Blind High School and college students in the southeast states. Other interested students are welcomed to attend. 


Activities Include: Engaging workshops with Federation mentors, interactive confidence-building opportunities, and chances to apply NFB philosophy to real world situations.


When: August 10-12, 2018Where: National Federation of the Blind


The Jernigan institute


200 East Wells St.


Baltimore, MD 21230


To register, please contact Robert Parsons at 804.801.7674.


Registration opens on May 15, 2018 and closes on July 15, 2018.


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Blessings


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Robert E. Parsons Jr.


Western Michigan University ?21


Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Anthropology


Iota Phi Theta, Inc. ?07


Phi Beta Kappa ?15


Alpha Phi Omega, Inc. ?17


Alpha Kappa Delta ?18


Order of Omega ?18


Randolph Macon College ?18


President, Virginia Association of Blind Students


National Federation of the Blind of Virginia


Phone: 804 801 7674


"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass


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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Wed Jul 18 02:57:57 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 02:57:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Saturday, August 4 NFB of Virginia Board Meeting
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Hi Virginia Federationists: 




We have planned an exciting August 4 NFB of Virginia Board of Directors meeting. The agenda is still in progress so please send me your ideas and suggestions. 


Date: 		Saturday, August 4 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 


Lunch to be available starting at Noon.




Location:	 Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired 		Library and Resource Center 		


395 Azalea Avenue 		Richmond, Virginia 23227 




The Virginia Association of Blind Students will be making lunch available for $5 including a sandwich, chips, cookie and a drink starting at Noon. The lunch will be available first come, first serve and all sales are cash only. Sandwich options include chicken salad, egg salad and ham salad. 




Meeting Highlights: 


A) 2018 State Convention Planning - We want your ideas and suggestions for programming at our 2018 NFB of Virginia State Convention in Fredericksburg. If you have ideas for the convention including general session topics, ideas for seminars and breakout sessions, or other recommendations, we definitely want to hear from you. We will brainstorm ideas and then make some decisions. If you cannot attend the board meeting but want to share some ideas, please feel free to contact Tracy with your suggestions. Our convention will be better if you contribute to the planning. 


B) Update on Project RISE 


C) NFB of Virginia Chapter Leadership Institute - We will discuss a new program to strengthen chapters and grow chapter leaders. 




This is just a subset of the exciting work we will cover at the board meeting. More details to follow. Summer traffic is often very challenging so please plan to arrive in time to enable our meeting to start on time. Please bring cash to pay for food and beverages or bring your own. All are welcome to attend the Board meeting. Our meeting will be better because you invested the time to attend and share your ideas. 




If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.




Tracy Soforenko President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia 


202 285-4595 Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com www.nfb.org www.nfbv.org National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. 







From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sat Jul 21 20:10:00 2018
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2018 16:10:00 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Access to O&M Services and other options for CLB
 and NFB partnership
Message-ID: <004301d4212e$ce3f1580$6abd4080$@gmail.com>

Hi Kim,

 

I hope the rest of you and your daughter's convention experience was good.

 

Thanks for talking with me on Sunday, July 8 at the national Federation of
the Blind conference. You were taking some notes about our follow up action
items and I don't recall receiving them.

I have a number of individuals  who need O&M training in Virginia. 

 

We will be running a program for students 14-21 where we have partnered with
the ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia. I could see us partnering with
CLB for some O&M training.

I have a number of members who need O&M training right now. Some have
recently move to the DMV and they might not have a local VR case. Can we tap
the grant to obtain O&M training for these individuals? We have some seniors
who need some training as well. What is the process for making these
connections?

Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> 

www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org> 

National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.

 



From jsorozco at gmail.com  Sun Jul 22 19:41:49 2018
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe)
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2018 15:41:49 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] The Vigilant: July 2018
Message-ID: <01ae01d421f4$088d6cd0$19a84670$@gmail.com>

Hello,

 

The Vigilant is here! Though we'll work to bring you more recollections from
Orlando in the issues to come, we have a fair amount to pass along. Please
send us material, including any tagged photos you may want to share.

 

This month's issue includes:

 

1. From the President's Desk

* Welcome Concert

* Visiting chapters

* August 4 NFB of Virginia Board meeting

 

2. This Month's Words of Inspiration by Debbie Wunder

 

3. Thank You, Convention Hospitality Workers

By Nancy Yeager

 

4. 2018 National Convention-The Table Chronicles

By Earl Everett

 

5. The Culmination | Project RISE Pilot Concludes with Bells Ringing!

By Arielle Silverman

 

6. State Convention 2018: Fredericksburg on the Horizon

By Joe Orozco

 

7. News Items in Brief

* VFO, Owner of JAWSR Screen Reader, First to Implement Aira Access for
Products - Aira

* Google renames TalkBack app to Android Accessibility Suite with latest
update

* Envision brings the visual world to life for blind people

* Freedom Scientific partners with Computers for the Blind to give the best
computing experience to those who need it

 

8. NFB Pledge

 

You can read the newsletter here:

 

http://www.nfbv.org/vigilant-july-2018/

 

At your service,

 

Joe Orozco, Editor



From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sun Jul 29 21:29:34 2018
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 17:29:34 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Project RISE Seeking Mentors for 2018-2019 Academic
 Year
Message-ID: <000601d42783$3f192ac0$bd4b8040$@gmail.com>


Project RISE


Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment


National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV)


 

We are seeking ambitious, independent, confident, and experienced mentors
who possess positive blindness philosophy to serve as core mentors for the
2018-19 Project RISE! Below, you will find a program description, as well as
core mentor responsibilities.

 


Program Description


Project RISE, (Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment) is a
transition program, focusing on providing blind and low vision students with
the skills necessary to become competitively employed. These skills will be
useful whether the students attend an institution of higher education, a
vocational school, or enter the job market directly after high school.
Project RISE will combine the knowledge of successful blind professionals,
the positive philosophy of the NFB, and a strong curriculum to give blind
students, between the ages of 14-21, the skills and confidence they need to
be successful. This program has the potential of changing the future of
blind students. Project RISE will host a 10-month program in Northern
Virginia and a routine program throughout the year across the Commonwealth.

Throughout the program, students will meet one Saturday a month for five
hours, participating in workshops designed to make them more competitive in
the job market. Some topic areas include: travel and transportation,
wellness and fitness, cultural excursions, independent daily living skills,
communication and interview techniques, and dressing appropriately for job
settings. Throughout Project RISE, students will have access to successful
blind mentors. Finally, students will have some kind of work experience
during the summer months. The Saturday programs will run from September to
April, with the last program session as a weekend spent at the National
Federation of the Blind national center during the month of May. 

 


Mentor Responsibilities


Approximate Time commitment: 10 hrs a month - 5 Hours a month for events,
1.5 hours a week in addition to monthly events

*	Serve as point of contact for a small group (3-5) of students
*	Attend all sessions throughout the 9-month time
*	Submit, to the coordinators,  monthly individual student reports to
track progress, measure improvement, and present recommendations
*	Follow-up with students in between events
*	Assist in giving feedback to students on their writing assignments
*	Complete any other duties as assigned by coordinator

 


Requirements for Personnel Contractors


All those contracted to provide services are required to go through a
background check, performed by the state of Virginia.

All mentors must be able and willing to commute to the northern Virginia
area for all program trainings, events, and meetings.

If awarded a contract, individuals will be providing services subject to the
terms outlined in the independent contract.

 


Next Steps


If interested, send a resume to Tracy Soforenko, President of the national
Federation of the Blind of Virginia, tracy.soforenko at gmail.com
<mailto:tracy.soforenko at gmail.com>  by August 15, 2018. Interviews will be
coordinated dependent on your qualifications and experience. We are excited
to continue this program, and hope you are, too!

 

Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> 

www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org> 

National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.

 



From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Mon Jul 30 01:16:47 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 01:16:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] James Gashel to Serve as National Rep at NFB of
 Virginia State Convention (November 9-11)
In-Reply-To: <006801d427a1$ff823bd0$fe86b370$@gmail.com>
References: <006801d427a1$ff823bd0$fe86b370$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.826b4c98-1773-4650-957b-1a51ffa4e541@mail.outlook.com>

>From Tracy Soforenko


President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia






Hi Virginia Federationists,


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We are excited and honored to announce that James Gashel, Secretary of the National Federation of the Blind, will serve as our National Representative at the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Convention. The convention will be held November 9-11 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House in Fredericksburg, VA.


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Jim has been a tremendous leader in the movement, engaged in some of the most important legislative and technological successes of our organization. Jim brings a powerful understanding of where we have been and where we are going as an organization. For more details about James Gashel, please read his bio found at:


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https://nfb.org/james-gashel-bio


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In addition, Jim?s wife Susan Gashel, an extremely talented lawyer and advocate for the blind, will also be joining us


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More details will be forthcoming in August.


?


Tracy Soforenko


President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia


202 285-4595


Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com


www.nfb.org


www.nfbv.org


National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want


The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.


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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Mon Jul 30 02:20:07 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 02:20:07 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Live Audio Description Opportunity for Blind and
 Low Vision Theater patrons
In-Reply-To: <00a401d427a9$cf7c8eb0$6e75ac10$@gmail.com>
References: <00a401d427a9$cf7c8eb0$6e75ac10$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.430bfdb0-116c-43c7-92ab-d6778fbd2254@mail.outlook.com>

>From Sassy Rychalski


Program Coordinator, Virginia Voice






Hello!


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My name is Sassy, I hail from Richmond and work for a non-profit called Virginia Voice. We are a radio reading service and offer accessibility to culture and art for people with blindness or visual impairments. 


I am the coordinator for a fairly new program called Live Audio Description for theatre. We have found amazing partners in the past year such as Virginia Repertory Theatre, Science Museum of Virginia, and SPARC: Performing Arts Center. 


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On Saturday, August 4th we are audio describing Knuffle Bunny, a children?s musical, at the Children?s Theatre at Willow Lawn. 





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Tickets are complimentary for every patron with a visual impairment, so they go fast! Along with the performance being described live through a discrete ear piece, we also conduct a tactile tour before the show even starts. This is where patrons with blindness using our service are able to touch key props, walk the set and feel the space, hear the actors voices and the colors of their costumes. That?s really the magical part!


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Attached is a list of all the performances we are describing this 2018/2019 season. In addition, there is a flyer describing Live AD and just how it works in general.


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I am looking forward to hopefully connecting and coming together !


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Sassy Rychalski


Program Coordinator 


Virginia Voice


(804)266-2477


www.virginiavoice.org






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Sarah Patnaude




Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia




patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com




(804) 591-6153




www.nfb.org




www.nfbv.org




Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia




Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia




Live the life you want.




The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.











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