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A comment from the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

 

"Inclusiveness is key! This was spectacular.

A visually impaired wrestler competing in a main stream championship wrestling tournament. Arron, from Portlaoise Combat Academy Vs Peyton from Mohawk Valley Wrestling Club NY. One of the wrestlers was visually impaired, so to even out abilities, both wrestlers were blind folded.

Well done to Referee John for his experienced approach to this bout.

Great sportsmanship & wrestling from both."

  

The Irish Open 2022 Freestyle Wrestling Tournament was held on Saturday 15 October 2022 at :-

 

The National Sports Campus

Snugborough Rd,

Blanchardstown

Dublin

D05 EPN4

 

More than 160 wrestlers, representing 33 clubs were in action at the Sports Campus Ireland National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown.

 

The I.A.W.A' s biggest championship yet! Was organised on 3 mats with wrestlers from clubs around Ireland and the World!

 

There were wrestlers from Ireland, the UK, the USA and more!.

 

The 2015 Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation Scholars and Donors Recognition Dinner was held on Thursday; Oct. 8; in The Commons. Scholarships recipients and donors were recognized during the annual dinner. Virgil Lockette, of Glen Carbon, poses with Dr. Dale Chapman; president Lewis and Clark Community College and Foundation Executive director; (left) and Sharon Roberts; Lewis and Clark Foundation board member (right.) Lockett is the recipient of the Jack and Irene Reed Memorial Scholarship for the Visually Impaired. Photo by S. Paige Allen; L&C photographer/media specialist

On October 15, blind and visually impaired students took to the streets to raise awareness of pedestrian safety.

A comment from the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

 

"Inclusiveness is key! This was spectacular.

A visually impaired wrestler competing in a main stream championship wrestling tournament. Arron, from Portlaoise Combat Academy Vs Peyton from Mohawk Valley Wrestling Club NY. One of the wrestlers was visually impaired, so to even out abilities, both wrestlers were blind folded.

Well done to Referee John for his experienced approach to this bout.

Great sportsmanship & wrestling from both."

  

The Irish Open 2022 Freestyle Wrestling Tournament was held on Saturday 15 October 2022 at :-

 

The National Sports Campus

Snugborough Rd,

Blanchardstown

Dublin

D05 EPN4

 

More than 160 wrestlers, representing 33 clubs were in action at the Sports Campus Ireland National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown.

 

The I.A.W.A' s biggest championship yet! Was organised on 3 mats with wrestlers from clubs around Ireland and the World!

 

There were wrestlers from Ireland, the UK, the USA and more!.

 

Visually impaired and disabled Veterans from across the United States participate in the 21st National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament

Marilyn Rushton, a well-known Burnaby citizen, is awarded with the province’s newest honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship.

 

Rushton is honoured for her for inspirational life of service to the visually impaired community, her contributions to families with blind and visually impaired children, and her energetic support for the musical community.

 

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016IGR0025-001407

Visually impaired and other disabled Veterans roll for 300 during bowling events at the 2014 TEE Tournament.

Visually appealing sales and marketing digital dashboard. Using Dundas Chart, Dundas Gauge, and Dundas Map.

April 17, 2016- The Mass Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired present Mayor Martin Walsh with the Extra Mile Award for all of the Mayor's efforts on behalf of people with disabilities. (Mayor's Office Photo by Isabel Leon)

Visually impaired and other disabled Veterans roll for 300 during bowling events at the 2014 TEE Tournament.

Visually following a Pine Siskin that is flying by.

  

WA = Washington State, USA

 

This Photostream documents our daily enjoyment of the flora, fauna and beauty of Washington State.

 

Photo albums:

 

www.flickr.com/photos/ljcouple/albums

Bangkok's most unmissable attraction is of course the Grand Palace, and most specifically the temple complex of Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), famed for it's riot of coloured and gilded ornament, paintings and sculptures; quite simply, so visually stunning there is nothing quite like it anywhere else!

 

The Palace and Temple complex were begun in 1782, the year the capital was moved to Bangkok, and parts of the palace buildings betray 18th century European influence combined with traditional Thai style, such as the breathtaking gilt spires on the roof. Most of the interiors of the Palace itself are off limits to visitors since, although no longer the main residence of the Thai monarchy, it is frequently used for state functions and ceremonies.

 

The Wat Phra Kaew complex however is the greatest draw, famed for it's stunning architecture and the famous 'Yaksha' guardian figures that flank all the main entrances to the complex. These towering figures, with their rich colours and tapering crowns, represent demonic characters from the mythological epic the 'Ramakien', and are identifiable as distinct individuals, all here serving a benign, protective role.

 

The Ramakien is also the subject for a stunning sequence of wall paintings within the cloister that encirlces the entire site, illustrating in minute detail the battles of the heroic monkey warriors, led by the monkey god Hanuman, against the demonic armies and kingdoms of Tosakan.

 

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha itself forms the largest structure and contains the venerated (though small) Buddha image. The complex contains several other iconic buildings clad in sumptuous decor, most notably the library or 'mondop' with it's gilt spire along with the great golden stupa.

 

The temple complex is technically a royal chapel rather than a working monastery like most Thai temples as it has no resident monks (the sheer volume of visitors leaves little room for anyone else anyway!).

 

We had visited previously in 2010, but on that occasion were unable to enter the Emerald Buddha Temple itself, and certain other elements were under restoration, so this time we were able to focus more on those parts of the complex we were seeing for the first time.

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Phra_Kaew

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Palace

Visually impaired and other disabled Veterans roll for 300 during bowling events at the 2014 TEE Tournament.

Visually, climbing shoes do not make sense.

Image available for purchase from www.ballaratheritage.com.au

 

Similar to John T Collins www.pictureaustralia.org./apps/pictureaustralia?action=PA...

 

Australian Heritage Places inventory details

Koroit Commercial Road Conservation Area

Source: Go to the Register of the National Estate for more information.

Identifier: 15046

Location: Commercial Rd, Koroit

Local

Government: Moyne Shire

State: VIC

Country: Australia

Statement of

Significance: The conservation area consists of a number of important public buildings and a street of relatively intact humble shopfronts and kerbline verandahs, visually punctuated by opposing bank facades. Containing a range of late nineteenth century and early twentieth century structures, the conservation area strongly evokes a sense of the town's past (Criterion E.1).

Description: Koroit is located some miles to the north of the main coastal road, the Princes Highway, and is approximately midway between Warrnambool and Port Fairy. It lies on the northern slopes of the volcanic Tower Hill, enjoying the benefits of rich soil and shelter from the weather from the Southern Ocean. The qualities of the soil have long made the district suitable to intensive cultivation, producing abundant crops of potatoes, onions and peas, usually in association with diary cattle, pigs and fat lambs. The area also once produced mustard, linseed, wheat and oats. The township of Koroit developed to serve the needs of the district. The close settlement and small holdings allowed Koroit to grow into a larger town than would normally be expected within a short distance (17km) from the regional centre, Warrnambool, and from Port Fairy which is 20km distant. The predominant green of year round cultivation and the scale of the district's holdings and buildings have led many observers to see a similarity with Irish landscapes. Commercial Road, the main street of Koroit, is a flat, straight stretch of road. This is the commercial and administrative centre of Koroit and contains a number of interesting late nineteenth and early twentieth century shops, dwellings and public buildings. The focal point of the commercial/administrative precinct is the group of public buildings near the intersection of Boundary/Commercial Road and High Street. Included are the municipal offices and the bluestone post office. The latter was built in 1872 and is of special significance through its link with author Henry Handel (Ethel) Richardson whose mother was postmistress here in 1878; Ethel's father died in Koroit in 1879 and the author used the town for the setting of the third novel in her trilogy, The Fortunes of Richard Mahony. Also included within this precinct are the courthouse (1871-72), and the state school (1878). Also of note at the intersection is the decorative Koroit Hotel with detailing showing Art Nouveau influence (especially in the verandah). Diagonally opposite is the Courthouse Inn, an interesting Edwardian weatherboard building now unlicensed but still used for accommodation. The Commercial Road shopping area runs west from this intersection, consisting primarily of single storey shops although the State Savings Bank and, directly opposite, the National Bank are exceptions. The National Bank in its present form dates from c 1872 when architect George Jobbins was commissioned to remodel the facade and to erect an additional storey. Jobbins was also commissioned to design the premises of the Colonial Bank of Australasia (now the State Savings Bank) in 1876. The design of this bank closely relates to the National Bank in Warrnambool (1868-69) designed by Lloyd Tayler, Jobbins' former employer. Though there are a number of later intrusions in the Commercial Road area, some of them unfortunate, the prevailing kerbline verandah posts and valances are still sufficient to evoke a strong sense of the town's past. This is emphasised by the town's relative isolation, being by passed by all the major district highways.

Medieval stained glass in the north nave aisle of York Minster. Most of the nave windows preserve their original 14th century glass, though some scenes are patched and confused visually by the many repairs that have been required over the centuries. Most windows follow the format of two rows of three scenes set within plainer areas of quarries and rich borders.

 

York Minster is England's largest medieval cathedral and almost impossible to do justice to. It has an awesome presence that cannot fail to impress.

 

Uniquely the cathedral was spared the ravages of the Civil War that decimated the medieval art of most English cathedrals and churches, and it thus possesses the largest collection of medieval glass in Britain throughout most of it's vast windows.

 

Sadly this fortune was not matched by the Minster's vulnerability to fire which has ravaged the building in 3 major outbreaks, the worst in 1829 when a madman set fire to the precious medieval furniture of the choir, which was destroyed along with the organ and the high vaulted ceiling of the eastern half of the church. Only 11 years after this tragedy a careless workman accidentally set fire to the nave roof, which also lost it's vault. Both roofs were rebuilt in replica, but a further fire caused by lightning strike in 1984 destroyed the south transept roof (rebuilt 4 years later).

 

Most medieval cathedrals were provided with stone vaulted ceilings precisely to avoid the problems suffered here, but York's builders found that building on such an unprecedentedly large scale brought limitations, thus all the Minster's high ceilings had to be built of wood in imitation of stone. An Achilles' Heel, but a beautiful one!

The National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament is the brainchild of several employees of the Iowa City VA Medical Center, along with two visually impaired Iowa Veterans. These visionaries created the TEE Tournament, an acronym standing for TRAINING, EXPOSURE and EXPERIENCE. In 2008, it became one of six VA national rehabilitation programs for Veterans. The event expanded to include not only blind Veterans, but amputees, wheelchairbound Veterans, and those with other life changing disabilities. It takes place each year in Iowa City.

For the visually impaired - the various Metro lines and stations are in braille, with different patterns/shapes for different color lines. (sorry this photo is out of focus - the next photo is clearer)

A comment from the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

 

"Inclusiveness is key! This was spectacular.

A visually impaired wrestler competing in a main stream championship wrestling tournament. Arron, from Portlaoise Combat Academy Vs Peyton from Mohawk Valley Wrestling Club NY. One of the wrestlers was visually impaired, so to even out abilities, both wrestlers were blind folded.

Well done to Referee John for his experienced approach to this bout.

Great sportsmanship & wrestling from both."

  

The Irish Open 2022 Freestyle Wrestling Tournament was held on Saturday 15 October 2022 at :-

 

The National Sports Campus

Snugborough Rd,

Blanchardstown

Dublin

D05 EPN4

 

More than 160 wrestlers, representing 33 clubs were in action at the Sports Campus Ireland National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown.

 

The I.A.W.A' s biggest championship yet! Was organised on 3 mats with wrestlers from clubs around Ireland and the World!

 

There were wrestlers from Ireland, the UK, the USA and more!.

 

The visually pleasing but aurally disappointing 749264 at Praha Hlavni on the Cyklo Brdy Breznice turn, Sunday 29th April 2018. Rumour has it that CD are planning to remove the silencer from this loco, which would be nice if they could accomplish that this summer.

From left to right, photo of TBBC staff member, Andy O'Rahilly, with TBBC member, Nick.

West Kelowna is a visually stunning community and a four-seasons playground, located on the western shores and hillsides of Okanagan Lake.

 

The Westside (as the locals like to call it) has always been appreciated for its quiet beaches, rolling hills of orchards, and fantastic outdoor activities.

 

West Kelowna has a diverse economy, which includes agriculture, construction, finance, food and retail services, light industry, lumber manufacturing, technology, tourism and world renowned wineries.

 

The Kelowna Bridge over Okanagan Lake

 

The building of the original Kelowna bridge was one of the most important milestones in the history of Kelowna not only for it's economic development, but also for a vital social link, by opening transportation to the South Okanagan and beyond.

 

Built in 1958, the Okanagan Lake Bridge was also referred to as the Kelowna Floating Bridge. The bridge served as a major landmark and a primary north-south highway corridor in the province of BC, and an important link from the Pacific Northwest United States to British Columbia and north on to Alaska.

 

The bridge itself was a pontoon bridge, or floating bridge that contained a vertical lift span which could open up to allow boats to pass under it.

Pontoons would support the bridge deck floating on the water. According to history, floating bridges have been around since the 11th century .

 

Historically, from the mid 1880's to the mid 1930's, Sternwheelers such as the SS Okanagan and the SS York provided transportation to people and goods down and across Okanagan Lake. From the mid-30's, until the original Kelowna bridge was built, ferries would carry vehicles across Okanagan Lake from Kelowna to Westbank, BC, now known as West Kelowna.

  

Image best viewed in Large screen. Thank-you for your visit!

It is very much appreciated...

Sonja

Visually impaired and disabled Veterans from across the United States participate in the 21st National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament

Item on display at the “Multisensory Exhibition for the Blind and Visually Impaired Persons” that shows how visually impaired persons experience artwork via tactile plates and audio guides.

 

Curated by art historian and art educator Nataša Jovičić and the Modern Gallery, Zagreb, Croatia, the exhibition also sensitizes others to how people living with limited vision experience the world.

 

The exhibition was held on the sidelines of the Assemblies of WIPO Member States, which met from September 24 to October 2, 2018. WIPO co-organized the event with the government of Croatia.

 

Copyright: WIPO. Photo: Violaine Martin. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 IGO License.

A visually striking homepage explains the mission of the Cosmic Serpent project and features upcoming workshops and the Cosmic Serpent blog.

 

Learn more about the Cosmic Serpent website on its Ideum portfolio page or visit the site at cosmicserpent.org/.

The National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament is the brainchild of several employees of the Iowa City VA Medical Center, along with two visually impaired Iowa Veterans. These visionaries created the TEE Tournament, an acronym standing for TRAINING, EXPOSURE and EXPERIENCE. In 2008, it became one of six VA national rehabilitation programs for Veterans. The event expanded to include not only blind Veterans, but amputees, wheelchairbound Veterans, and those with other life changing disabilities. It takes place each year in Iowa City.

A comment from the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

 

"Inclusiveness is key! This was spectacular.

A visually impaired wrestler competing in a main stream championship wrestling tournament. Arron, from Portlaoise Combat Academy Vs Peyton from Mohawk Valley Wrestling Club NY. One of the wrestlers was visually impaired, so to even out abilities, both wrestlers were blind folded.

Well done to Referee John for his experienced approach to this bout.

Great sportsmanship & wrestling from both."

  

The Irish Open 2022 Freestyle Wrestling Tournament was held on Saturday 15 October 2022 at :-

 

The National Sports Campus

Snugborough Rd,

Blanchardstown

Dublin

D05 EPN4

 

More than 160 wrestlers, representing 33 clubs were in action at the Sports Campus Ireland National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown.

 

The I.A.W.A' s biggest championship yet! Was organised on 3 mats with wrestlers from clubs around Ireland and the World!

 

There were wrestlers from Ireland, the UK, the USA and more!.

 

For my video; youtu.be/wUM3khWAnvA

 

Red and yellow chevrons make the rear end visually stand out

Visually pleasing presentation, less exciting body lines.

David Griffiths bowls to Hampshire Whites batsman Sean Terry (wearing visually impaired goggles) as Hampshire Blues wicketkeeper Ash Humber looks on.

Gold -

Vitaliy Lukyanenko (Ukraine)

Silver - Nikolay Polukhin (Russia)

Bronze - Vasili Shaptsiaboi (Belarus)

The National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament is the brainchild of several employees of the Iowa City VA Medical Center, along with two visually impaired Iowa Veterans. These visionaries created the TEE Tournament, an acronym standing for TRAINING, EXPOSURE and EXPERIENCE. In 2008, it became one of six VA national rehabilitation programs for Veterans. The event expanded to include not only blind Veterans, but amputees, wheelchairbound Veterans, and those with other life changing disabilities. It takes place each year in Iowa City.

I'm a long time member of the Seeing With Photography Collective, based in New York City, and am posting some of my individual images here at Flickr. Our group has people totally blind, visually impaired and "normally" sighted. I'm in the visually impaired-legally blind category, and still retain a little eyesight, but not much. The images in this series are all light paintings made using a 4x5 inch view camera - in a very dark room, and with a flashlight, of course. They span many years roughly from 1998 until around 2007,our group rarely uses the big view camera now, as Polaroid has discontinued production of their negative film.

Please visit

www.seeingwithphotography.com/ and my own website too...

home.earthlink.net/~nicomaco/index.html

Visually impaired and other disabled Veterans roll for 300 during bowling events at the 2014 TEE Tournament.

Visually impaired and other disabled Veterans roll for 300 during bowling events at the 2014 TEE Tournament.

Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Angkor Wat is the centerpiece of any visit to the temples of Angkor.

 

At the apex of Khmer political and military dominance in the region, Suryavarman II constructed Angkor Wat in the form of a massive 'temple-mountain' dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu. It served as his state temple, though the temple’s uncommon westward orientation has led some to suggest that it was constructed as Suryavarman II’s funerary temple. Other temples of the same style and period include Thommanon, Banteay Samre, Wat Atwea and Beng Melea, which may have served as a prototype to Angkor Wat.

 

Angkor Wat is surrounded by a moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters. The temple itself is 1 km square and consists of three levels surmounted by a central tower. The walls of the temple are covered inside and out with bas-reliefs and carvings. Nearly 2000 distinctively rendered apsara carvings adorn the walls throughout the temple and represent some of the finest examples of apsara carvings in Angkorian era art. But it is the exterior walls of the lower level that display the most extraordinary bas-reliefs, depicting stories and characters from Hindu mythology and the historical wars of Suryavarman II. It is in the viewing of the bas-reliefs that a tour guide can be very helpful.

 

The northern reflecting pool in front is the most popular sunrise location. For sunrise, arrive very early, well before sunrise begins. The sun will rise behind Angkor Wat providing a silhouette of Angkor’s distinctively shaped towers against a colored sunrise sky. Some of the best colors appear just before the sun breaks over the horizon.

 

The visual impact of Angkor Wat, particularly on one's first visit, is awesome. As you pass through the outer gate and get your first glimpse, its size and architecture make it appear two dimensional, like a giant postcard photo against the sky. After you cross through the gate and approach the temple along the walkway it slowly gains depth and complexity. To maximize this effect you should make your first visit in optimal lighting conditions, i.e. after 2:00PM. Do not make your first visit to Angkor Wat in the morning when the backlighting obscures the view.

 

The first level of is the most artistically interesting. Most visitors begin their exploration with the bas-reliefs that cover the exterior wall of the first level, following the bas-reliefs counterclockwise around the temple. Bas-relief highlights include the mythological Battle of Kuru on the west wall; the historical march of the army of Suryavarman II, builder of Angkor Wat, against the Cham, followed by scenes from Heaven and Hell on the south wall; and the classic ‘Churning of the Ocean Milk’ on the east wall.

 

The temple interior is not as densely carved as the first level exterior, but still sports hundreds of fine carvings of apsaras and scenes from Hindu mythology. A guide can be quite helpful in explaining the stories of the various chambers, statues and architectural forms to be found in the interior. At the upper-most of your tour of the temple, the central tower on the third level houses four Buddha images, each facing a different cardinal point, highlighting the fact that though Angkor Wat was constructed as a Hindu temple, it has served as a Buddhist temple since Buddhism became Cambodia’s dominant religion in the 14th century. Some say that it is good luck to pay homage to all four Buddha images before departing Angkor.

 

Source: Canby Publications Co., Ltd

A man holding a jug and bowl stands beside a table set for a meal in a room with pictures on the wall. The table is covered with dishes and glasses.

 

Bill Aitken is the retired Head Teacher of the Royal Blind School Edinburgh.

The South Carolina State Library is pleased to host a free workshop on the Great American Eclipse 2017. This interactive and hands on training is specifically designed for visually impaired individuals and those who work with visually impaired populations, including special education teachers, early childhood specialists, teacher aides, paraprofessionals, tutors, counselors, and those in higher education.

 

Join us on July 26 to learn more about the historical event taking place on August 21, 2017 as a total solar eclipse sweeps across the entire United States, from Oregon to South Carolina.

 

Attendees will gain knowledge on the uniqueness of this eclipse, why eclipses occur, cultural connections, history, and safe viewing techniques. Discussion topics include NASA, solar systems, gravity, distance and scale, and geometry. All participants will receive a tactile book, digital materials and training resources. This workshop is free, however, registration is required to ensure seat availability.

 

The workshop instructors are Cynthia Hall, from the Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math (LHSM) and Dr. Cassandra Runyon, from the SC NASA Space Grant Consortium. This workshop is specifically designed for visually impaired individuals and professionals who work with this population and is designed as an educational program based in science, specifically astronomy and geology. Mariah, a visually impaired student at the College of Charleston, is also assisting with this workshop. Service dogs are welcome!

 

Cynthia Hall serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geology and is Director of the Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math, the education arm of the School of Science and Math at the College of Charleston. She teaches courses in Environmental Geology, Earth System Science for Teachers, and Marine and Coastal Science for Teachers. Through the Hall, she serves as a critical bridge between science and math faculty and educators in the region, as well as, develops and implements STEM professional development opportunities for educators and designs and develops curricula using effective pedagogical strategies and focusing on STEM-related content.

 

Dr. Cassandra Runyon is Director of South Carolina NASA Space Grant Consortium and Associate Professor at the College of Charleston in the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences specializing in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geomorphology, and Planetary Geology.Dr. Cassandra Runyon is Director of South Carolina NASA Space Grant Consortium and Associate Professor at the College of Charleston in the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences specializing in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geomorphology, and Planetary Geology.

 

Date:

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Time:

9:00AM - 1:00PM

Campus:

South Carolina State Library

Location:

Learning Lab

A través del compañero Adri Martín y de " Visually ", encontramos esta curiosa imagen. Traduciendo el título a Español vendría a decir algo así como "Hoja chivata/trampa de la fotografía manual ". La verdad es que para los que estamos empezando, llevar este chivatillo con nosotros nos sacaría de du ... fotograncanaria.posterous.com/manual-photography-cheat-sheet

2011

 

paint and hand embroidery on interfacing

 

these were created for a show directed towards the visually impaired and are intended to be held, touched and manipulated. i wanted them to still be visually interesting, aesthetically pleasing, etc...but it was challenging to think how i could incorporate texture in a different way so as to "read" the pieces with one's hands.

 

i imagine that the visually impaired have a heightened sense of touch, so will, perhaps, notice the nuances in stitches and surfaces. plus the verso side is a whole new experience!

The same tulip from another angle. I found the yellows in the colour image too garish, but wow.... invert that or play up the black and white and it's visually interesting.

I absolutely love her eyes. This is Chrissy and she is Visually Impaired, /that is why you can see a bunch of little gains in the white of her eyes

North Shore - Split Rock Lighthouse Area

 

Ever come upon autumn leaves that just make noise? I don't mean the poetic "rustle" of fall leaves! I mean rude, yelling, vocal, aggresive leaves that want your attention..... NOW!

 

Meet the "Rude Group".... I may never go near that tree again. It was very embarrassing... sigh!

 

Copyrighted 2010 ( Please view large... but plug your ears! ) - unedited

The South Carolina State Library is pleased to host a free workshop on the Great American Eclipse 2017. This interactive and hands on training is specifically designed for visually impaired individuals and those who work with visually impaired populations, including special education teachers, early childhood specialists, teacher aides, paraprofessionals, tutors, counselors, and those in higher education.

 

Join us on July 26 to learn more about the historical event taking place on August 21, 2017 as a total solar eclipse sweeps across the entire United States, from Oregon to South Carolina.

 

Attendees will gain knowledge on the uniqueness of this eclipse, why eclipses occur, cultural connections, history, and safe viewing techniques. Discussion topics include NASA, solar systems, gravity, distance and scale, and geometry. All participants will receive a tactile book, digital materials and training resources. This workshop is free, however, registration is required to ensure seat availability.

 

The workshop instructors are Cynthia Hall, from the Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math (LHSM) and Dr. Cassandra Runyon, from the SC NASA Space Grant Consortium. This workshop is specifically designed for visually impaired individuals and professionals who work with this population and is designed as an educational program based in science, specifically astronomy and geology. Mariah, a visually impaired student at the College of Charleston, is also assisting with this workshop. Service dogs are welcome!

 

Cynthia Hall serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geology and is Director of the Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math, the education arm of the School of Science and Math at the College of Charleston. She teaches courses in Environmental Geology, Earth System Science for Teachers, and Marine and Coastal Science for Teachers. Through the Hall, she serves as a critical bridge between science and math faculty and educators in the region, as well as, develops and implements STEM professional development opportunities for educators and designs and develops curricula using effective pedagogical strategies and focusing on STEM-related content.

 

Dr. Cassandra Runyon is Director of South Carolina NASA Space Grant Consortium and Associate Professor at the College of Charleston in the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences specializing in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geomorphology, and Planetary Geology.Dr. Cassandra Runyon is Director of South Carolina NASA Space Grant Consortium and Associate Professor at the College of Charleston in the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences specializing in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geomorphology, and Planetary Geology.

 

Date:

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Time:

9:00AM - 1:00PM

Campus:

South Carolina State Library

Location:

Learning Lab

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