VIDBE-Q Volume 65 Issue 2
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Information about the 2019 Washington State School for the Blind Photography
Class by Gary L. Scott, WSSB Volunteer Instructor: This class was specifically
tailored for the students of Washington State School for the Blind. Students who
want to share their unique vision, are assisted by a volunteer who acts as their
visual conduit, together they collaborate to create an image from the student's
"Mind's Eye." For example, a student who is blind can describe a subject matter
from their senses, while their volunteer describes objects that aren't within their
proximity. Together they discuss image composition for the camera. After both are
in agreement, the student physically takes the picture. The result is a shared image
that the student takes ownership of. Students are delighted to explore their world
creatively. As a former student once shared with me, "I am happy I can finally
share with sighted people what's in my mind."
