VRCBVI is offering virtual training opportunities Mondays through Fridays throughout Fall 2020!
We are excited about this upcoming schedule of events! All sessions are open to anyone and free of charge. Each training will begin at 1:00 pm (login as early as 12:45 pm) and will end no later than 3:00 pm. If you have any questions about the registration process or the virtual training series, please contact Greg Chittum at 804-371-3204 or greg.chittum@dbvi.virginia.gov.
Monday, November 30 - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Strategies for Study Success: Study Skills to Help You Flourish in College, in Grad School, and on the Job
Presenter: Joanne Wiggins, Adult Basic Education
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Studying isn’t just for school! We spend our whole lives learning new things, on the job and in our personal lives as well as in the classroom. To make the most of a learning opportunity, whether it’s mastering an updated work process, enjoying a new hobby, or thriving in a challenging college course, study strategies can be your secret weapon. Join us to explore successful techniques and learn how to optimize your study time.
Tuesday, December 1 - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Digital Braille: Accessing Electronic Information Through the Use of Braille Displays
Presenter: Domonique Lawless, Braille Instructor and Mike Fish, Lead Technology Instructor
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In today’s world, Braille is easier to access than ever before. Join us as we learn to connect Braille devices to a computer and iPhone, command mainstream devices with your Braille display, and explore how the print world is right at your fingertips.
Wednesday, December 2 - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Live the (Work) Life You've Imagined
Facilitator: Greg Chittum, Coordinator for Community Engagement
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When you enter VRCBVI, a quote from Thoreau is there to greet you: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined." Join us for this session to hear a panel of employed, blind individuals who pursued (and achieved!) their career goals to do just that. Learn how they networked, used technology, etc. to get where they are today.
Thursday, December 3 - 1:00 to 2:30 pm (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Being Active vs. Passive in Life and in Your Travels
Presenter: Becky Keller, Lead Orientation and Mobility Instructor
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Do you choose to let life happen TO you? Or do you choose to let life happen FOR you?? Come take charge with us as we discuss strategies to help maximize control in your everyday life and travels.
* Friday, December 4 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (2 hours)
Parachute Plus: Getting Started Using the World’s Most Popular Job Hunting Manual
Presenter: Joanne Wiggins, Adult Basic Education Instructor
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“What Color Is Your Parachute?” is a question you will want to answer, whether you’re hunting for a job, changing careers, or looking for a new perspective on the work you do now. Join us to explore the most popular job-hunting manual in the world. We will go into the approach in more depth and try out some of the activities.
As opposed to our Virtual Trainings, which are single events, Friday In-Depth Training Series classes meet for multiple sessions, and are designed to give students and instructors more time to delve into the topics presented. They will meet on Friday afternoons from either 1 pm to 3 pm or 3 pm to 5 pm. Make sure to register quickly as each series is limited to 10 participants. If you have any questions about the registration process for the Friday In-Depth Training Series, please contact Greg Chittum at 804-371-3204 or greg.chittum@dbvi.virginia.gov.
* Multiple trainings on the same day.
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