Kickoff Event Schedule
April 26th, 2025
12:00 Check-in
Check in with event organizers
Grab a snack
Mingle!
12:20 Welcome Remarks
Introduction of the Organizers
Background and Motivation: Kristie’s Perspective
Background and Motivation: Jungyeon’s Perspective
Kickoff Event Purpose
12:30 Stories of Allyship
Chris Lucero, Bhavya Shah, and Calvin Van Zytveld answer the question “Who has been one of your greatest allies?“
12:45 Icebreaker
Share your name, where you’re from, a passion project, and favorite Olympic sport!
1:00 Breakout Groups
It’s time to hear from you! Let’s break into groups to answer the following questions:
For visually-impaired folks: What is one environment in your life where additional allyship training would be helpful? Example: Work, doctor’s office, ski slopes, etc.
For sighted folks, what motivated you to become a better ally to the blind?
What kind of events and initiatives would you like the Vorden Initiative to host?
What sort of content would you like to see on the Vorden Initiative website and social media?
Are there other blindness-related organizations you’ve been involved with? What do they do well, and where could they improve?