Event description

Join us for an empowering week of hands-on living skills training in Vancouver, Washington, where independence meets real-world practice.

This Vision to Victory XL workshop is designed for students with blindness and low vision who are ready to take ownership of daily life and step into the workforce with confidence. Through immersive sessions in money management, cooking, the Blind Tool Kit, assistive technology, AI prompting, orientation and mobility, and adaptive recreation, participants will build a real weekly budget, shop and cook for themselves, navigate public transit with O&M instructors, and try adaptive blind tennis at the Vancouver Tennis Center.

Evenings blend character development, debate, trivia, and social events that build communication and confidence. Each day strengthens independence, self-advocacy, and your ability to thrive in the modern workforce.

Workshop Partner - Amerability

Amerability is an experienced DSB provider dedicated to creating unique and transformative opportunities for students across the State of Washington. Amerability staff bring their lived experience to students and these staff have a strong understanding of what it means to be Blind or Low Vision and to encourage participants to achieve their goals through actions and provide mentoring and coaching through the process of starting points to successful transition outcomes. 

Murray Elbourn leads a team of Amerability staff including adaptive professionals from Entertainment as well as many other employment sectors to explore student interests and to nourish growth. For more information, contact Amerability CEO Murray Elbourn or call 509-601-8447. 

Cost

All Amerability workshops are free for DSB customers aged 14–21 with blindness and low vision who have a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) plan.

Registration information

Follow the link below to register. Please register before July 13, 2026. Contact Zita Letts with questions or for more information.

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