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ASB Visions Newsletter |
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March 2005:
Preparations in full swing for inaugural golf tournament
On June 21, 2005, the First Annual Vision Cup Golf Tournament to benefit Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ASB) will be held at The ACE Club (formerly Eagle Lodge) in Lafayette Hill, PA. The ACE Club, a Gary Player Signature Design 18-hold golf course, was created as a corporate-oriented club offering corporate, individual and non-resident memberships. The 7,500 yard course provides breathtaking views and outstanding golf. This premier event will start at 11:30am with registration and lunch. Golf will begin at 1:00pm with a shotgun start and scramble format. The day will include participation by local celebrities as well as a demonstration on how individuals who are blind or visually impaired enjoy this sport. The first hole-in-one at the newly redesigned ACE Club was recorded by a blind golfer. Golfers will have the opportunity to participate in different competitions throughout the day including a putting contest, longest drive, and closest to the pin. Awards will be presented at a 19th Hole Reception immediately following the tournament at 6:00pm. Along with awards for the on-course competitions, the foursome with the lowest combined score will also be recognized. Proceeds from the First Annual Vision Cup will support the vast array of programs and services ASB offers to assist people who are blind or visually impaired achieve greater independence. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, as well as openings for foursomes and individual golfers. For more information please contact ASB’s Marketing and Development Office at 215-627-0600, ext. 3239, or visit www.asb.org. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!
Kevin E. Brown, Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation
Stop! Before you pet that cute guide dog, read this Guide dogs are the guiding eyes for people who are blind or visually impaired. To ensure the safety of the guide dog and its handler, there are several guidelines people must follow when in their presence. Disregarding these guidelines can distract the dog, which can create a dangerous situation for the visually impaired person. Here are some important things to remember when you encounter an individual with a guide dog.
Contributions of Braille recognized by ASB More than 176 years ago Louis Braille developed a system of communication that has made it possible for people who are blind or visually impaired to communicate. To not only pay tribute to this remarkable individual who has given so many people independence, but to also educate people on the importance of braille, Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ASB) has designated the last week of January as Braille Literacy Week, since January is the month of Louis Braille's birthday. Individuals, school groups, senior groups and businesses toured the Braille Division of ASB to learn how braille is produced and the different types of materials distributed in braille. As one of only five production braille houses in the United States, ASB brailles pages for both custom and mass production projects. The need for braille can range from one student's need for a textbook or an individual’s monthly bank statement, to restaurant menus and the production of hundreds or thousands of copies of a book or magazine for distribution by the Library of Congress.“Both children and adults really enjoy visiting our Braille Division during Braille Literacy Week," said Patricia C. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and President of ASB. "Not many people are familiar with braille so this gives them the opportunity to learn more about it and see how it is produced and used." To talk to ASB about a custom braille project, call 215-627-0600, ext. 3214.
From all of us here at Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired, thank you for your previous support. We hope you are considering a gift to our Winter Campaign, that was mailed to you in early December. Our goal is to raise $30,000 by March 31st, and we need your help to reach that goal. Please take a moment today to again support programs that promote self-esteem and independence among people who are blind or visually impaired. Visit us on the web at www.asb.org and make your secure donation online today!
Important dates to remember...
March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day
Recognize someone special on one of these special days or commemorate an important event with a gift made in honor of a loved one. Honorary tributes are the perfect way to express yourself and a cause you believe in. And don’t forget all of those graduates on their special day! Start them off on the road to giving back to others through a gift in their honor. ASB is first stop on path to a new career Yalonda Jenkins has been legally blind since she was three years old, and although her visual impairment has not prevented her from living independently, a recent decision to pursue a new career led her to ASB where she has gained valuable knowledge that will help her not only professionally, but with everyday life. Yalonda’s visual impairment stems from cataracts as a child. She completely lost all vision three days after she was born, and as mysteriously as it went, regained it right before she turned three. Although her vision was restored, cataracts in both eyes led to 12 surgeries and left her with a visual impairment. Being visually impaired has never slowed Yalonda down. She worked as a medical office assistant for many years, but decided she didn’t want to stop there. Yalonda decided to pursue her dream of working in medical office management and eventually becoming a registered nurse. She turned to ASB to give her the tools she would need to make this happen. ASB’s staff helped Yalonda with her mobility and orientation to her environment and introduced her to several skills to use at home and adaptive aids such as a talking dictionary and a recorder that will help her take notes during her classes. “What I have learned at ASB has already made life much easier for me,” she said. Yalonda Jenkins is looking forward to her future and fulfilling her dream, and her training at ASB has given her the tools she will need to take the first steps toward achieving this. |
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