[NFBWATlk] Updates from the last meeting

[Nikki Palm]

Thank you very much for the information. It is much appreciated. 
Nikki Palm

> On Dec 20, 2023, at 10:28 AM, Kris Colcock <kris at colcock.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I know a number of people were unable to attend the December meeting.
> During the Holidays it is tough as we all have many demands on our
> time. Thank you to those who made it and thank you to those who sent
> emails. We did not successfully record the meeting. Here is
> information that we discussed:
> 
> Future Meetings:
> 3rd Monday of the month @7pm. Next meeting is January 15th. The link
> to the Zoom meeting will always be the same so if an email goes
> missing, if you have previous emails with the link you can use it.
> 
> 2. Training at the NFB of Washington Convention on Friday March 1. -
> We will have a two hour training session at the convention. Here are
> some ideas that people would like a training on. Feel free to add to
> the suggestion list. :
>     De-escalation
>     Braille basics and how to teach them
>     BELL Academy basic / What to expect
>     Understanding when to step back and not rescue / Preparing for unexpected
>     Best interaction techniques for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
> 
> 3. Partner / Presenter ideas:
>     NWABA Tandum bike rides
>     WTTBL
>     Blind artist / woodworker
>     ViewPlus / technology / coding
>     Oregon Blind baker I believe her name is Corina?
>     Sensory Safari
>     Music Jim Jackson / Don Mitchell, Jim Portillo, Carla
>     Mr. Guts
> 
> 4. Discussion on volunteer application, when it will go live and who
> needs reference letters / background checks / etc.
>  Goal: Volunteer Google Form ready by end of month.
> 
> Thank you all for your interest in the BELL Academy. If someone is
> missing from the recipients list and you want to share this email with
> them so they can learn about volunteering at the academy, please do
> so.
> 
> If you have additional suggestions please feel free to add them .
> 
> Happy Holidays and we'll talk again soon.
> 
> Kris