Division on Visual Impairments

VIDBE-Q.63.3.Summer.2018

A quarterly newsletter from the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Visual Impairments containing practitioner tips for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and other professionals.

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22 VIDBE-Q Volume 63 Issue 3 associated with a fundraising run/walk is present - that familiar positive spirit and opportunity for community members to contribute in a meaningful way. But way more than that, Stride for Sight creates a unique space and time for friends and family of all ages and sight levels to engage in a shared experience. Blind or sighted, blindfolded or not - the collective energy amongst Stride for Sight participants on race day is exceptional. And, equally if not more important, the sense of unity and purpose amongst Stride for Sight participants endures long after the race has been run." FBC believes vision loss is a diagnosis, not a disability. That vision was proven time and time again at Stride for Sight as many of the top finishers that day were visually impaired. To make things even more challenging – and sometimes a bit scary, this particular route runs adjacent to a deep, flowing canal. But rest assured that all precautions were taken to insure the safety of all participants. Runners received custom medals and Dri-Fit t-shirts for participating. Awards were given to the top three finishers in several age categories, but the true reward for everyone involved was the comradery, awareness and resources raised for the students and families of FBC. We look forward to Stride for Sight 2019 and hope it continues to inspire the community to come together to support FBC and make a difference in lives of those we serve. It's because of events like this that our students are able to learn to walk, speak, read, play sports, attend college and go to work!

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