By Audrey Lin | Project Manager
The second quarter has always been our busiest time of year, but this year has been especially packed with unique projects and activities that set it apart from previous ones. For TDTB, it’s been an incredibly fulfilling quarter! In this report, we’re excited to share the highlights of what we’ve achieved and the feedback from our participants. As you read through, you might discover that visually impaired people are capable of more than you ever imagined!
1. Plant Handicraft Workshop
In May, we organized a special workshop with our valued partner, the Voice Service Club of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). We invited visually impaired individuals, their families, and friends to participate in creating plant-themed handicrafts. These handmade crafts were later presented as heartfelt Mother's Day gifts.
Everyone was able to follow the teacher's instructions, and the teacher frequently praised their efforts, saying, "Wow! Your potted plants are so beautiful! Let's take pictures together later."
After the workshop, the participants headed home with pride, carrying their beautiful masterpieces and a sense of satisfaction.
As the sisters approached the subway ticket gate, they turned back and said, "Thank you so much for organizing this event. My visually impaired sister had a fantastic time today. We really appreciate it!"
2. Indoor Physical Fitness Courses for the Visually Impaired
The fitness course is our second collaboration with ITRI this year. This time, several ITRI clubs and nonprofit organizations joined us as volunteers. Their participation brought a fresh energy and made the atmosphere more vibrant and enjoyable!
To ensure that visually impaired participants could follow every movement, the coaches practiced extensively beforehand. They even had a volunteer wear a blindfold to simulate the experience and follow verbal instructions while practicing the exercises. On the day of the event, everyone was fully engaged! Despite some participants experiencing an indoor fitness course for the first time, they still successfully completed every move with the support of the coaches and volunteers!
3. Financial Management Course for the Visually Impaired
This year's financial management classes were divided into beginner and advanced levels. The beginner course ran six times in April and May, focusing on basic financial management concepts. The sessions were led by visually impaired lecturers who are full of financial experience and shared their insights. Many familiar faces returned, including students who were first financial management course the previous year.
Financial knowledge needs to evolve with the times. By understanding your current situation, discussing it, and making adjustments, you can find solutions that truly work for you. The goal of the course is to assist everyone, including individuals with visual impairments, in discovering innovative ways to overcome life's challenges.
4. Internship Experience from a College Student
Shih, one of our interns, completed her internship in May. Here's the feedback she wanted to share with us:
These past few months have not only made me grow professionally but also taught me valuable lessons that can't be learned in school, like navigating the workplace environment and building relationships with colleagues. My time here has been incredibly rewarding.
I'm really thankful to my internship partner and mentors at TDTB for their guidance, which allowed me to gain so much knowledge in just four months!
To myself and my fellow interns, I'd say this: Don't be too afraid of challenges. We all have our own pace. As long as the sun doesn’t explode, it will rise in every time zone.
5. The Story of Tutoring Services Case-Mr. Shen
Mr. Shen works as a clerk at a university while studying Business Administration. He used to rely on his vision to read a lot of literature, but his deteriorating eyesight has made this difficult. Now, he wants to learn how to use voice assistant tools to access information and get his work done.
Based on his needs, we arranged for professional instructors who specialize in teaching visually impaired individuals to instruct Mr. Shen on how to use the tools. During each class, Mr. Shen was consistently eager to ask questions and actively engage with the teacher. Additionally, he shared his experiences of practicing at home and brought up any new questions for discussion in subsequent classes.
Mr. Shen is still mastering new tools but is already using voice assistance for daily tasks like making calls, sending messages, and browsing for information. He aims to become fully proficient with these tools and apply them at work to enhance his efficiency and learning capabilities.
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By Audrey Lin | Project Manager
By Audrey Lin | Project Manager
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