NFBC Inland Empire Chapter

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GREAT NEWS!

The National Federation of the Blind of California Inland Empire Chapter presents the 2020 Virtual Walk a Mile in My Shoes Challenge!
The competition and video submissions has been extended.
Submissions for the competition are now due by October 31, 2020 .

Do you have friends or family that have thought about what it is like to live life blind? We have a great way for your sighted family and friends to gain that experience as we create awareness about the blind community.
The video competition and cash prizes are only available to members of the blind community that submit a video of themselves challenging their sighted friends or family and completing the task together.
Videos submitted for the competition should include friends or family of blind individuals attempting a walk or daily tasks while wearing a sleep shade or blindfold.

Remember to stay safe while performing this challenge!
Each challenge is performed at your own risk. The Inland Empire Chapter shall not be held liable for injuries that may be obtain while taking the challenge
All submissions should be emailed to Ed Davis at [email protected].
Soon after submission you will be tagged with a comment in the NFBC Inland Empire Chapter FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/NFBC-Inland-Empire-Chapter-163023264039822
Your submissions should include in order to raise awareness for this event.
Winners will be chosen November 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm pacific time, by the audience vote via Zoom call.

The top three winners will receive CASH PRIZES!

To qualify for cash prizes, videos must include a blind or visually impaired person!

1st Place - $500
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $200

This challenge was created to raise awareness for blindness and related charities which includes: The National Federation of the Blind of California BELL Academy That provides training in Braille and Mobility for blind children to help them with their education and independence.

The National Federation of the Blind of California Inland Empire Chapter we provide Scholarships to members of the blind community by purchasing Assistive technology to help make their lives or job easier:

You will find both of the above charities inside the following link

https://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/inland_empire_walk_a_mile

The You Cane Give Initiative This organization provides mobility canes to the blind community within 3rd world countries where they are not available or affordable:

http://youcanegive.org/

Please consider donating if you are able. All donations of any size will be greatly appreciated and welcome.
The two links are listed above. We look forward to enjoying your video submissions!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Edward Davis, 2nd Vice President
NFB of California Inland Empire Chapter
(909) 532-9513
[email protected]

You can live the life you want

NFBC Inland Empire Chapter The NFBC/IE is a local chapter of the NFB .