DSB is pleased to announce the 2024 Vision to Victory Vision Camp, presented by Amerability.
Students from across the state are invited to attend this multi-day experience filled with workshops, recreation, sport, and time with other youth.
This residential program is designed for students from across the state to connect with each other while also presenting new opportunities in recreation, sports, and wellness activities.
Students will also enhance their work readiness and job exploration skills through daily activities and workshops. Students will engage with each other and in the community every day to further develop communication and advocacy skills.
Tentative Schedule
Sunday, March 31, 2024
- Hotel Check-In. Students must arrive by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday for check-in and will depart on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
- Student / Family Meet & Greet
- DSB Programs & Workshops Overview
- Introductions / Mixer Games
- Speed Chatting
Monday, April 1, 2024
- Introduction to Job Markets
- Defining You
- Blind & Low Vision Tennis
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Entrepreneurship: Is it for You?
- Beep Baseball
- Trivia Games
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Advocacy & Public Speaking
- Job Interview Simulator
- Goalball
- Drama Group
Thursday April 4, 2024
- Feedback & Survey
- Hotel Check-out
- Bowling
* Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change.
About Amerability
Amerability enables innovation within the Vocational Rehabilitation sector across the US for people with disabilities through innovative workshops, courses, and industry experiences. Amerability CEO Murray Elbourn is a former Paralympian and businessman who has found vast success in life as someone who is blind. The foundations of his success are now the Six Pillars of the Amerability Foundation and the basis of their programs and workshops.
Cost
Free! This workshop is free and open to students who are currently participating in VR Services with DSB. VR Services cover travel, lodging, food, and participation in this workshop.
Who
This workshop is ideal for students with disabilities who are Blind, Low-Vision or Deafblind, between the ages of 14 and 21 years old, currently participating in VR Services.
When
Where
Tri-Cities, WA
Location to be announced.
RSVP
Space is limited!
Please register online by Friday, February 16, 2024. Please reach out to Ryan Scott (Spokane) at 509-407-7136 or ryan.scott@dsb.wa.gov for more information on this program or how to sign up for DSB services to attend this workshop and others like it.