The Board of SBVI is not only a forum where mandates and requirements of state and federal law are fulfilled. It is an opportunity for dialoging and networking on a variety of topics. Board members work diligently during board meetings to define or clarify goals, set priorities, implement projects, etc. As many of them must travel 150 to 200 miles to make the board meetings, evenings before board meetings lend themselves ideally to interaction and camaraderie amongst the board members, which enhances their ability to understand and address many issues faced by blind citizens of our state. The group may gather at a local restaurant, or may team up for special outings such as a tour of the State Capitol Christmas tree exhibit.
Members have unique backgrounds to share.
For example a visually impaired water aerobics instructor encouraged other Board Members to get out of their comfort zone to try something a little different. She also explained what is meant or is to be done when an instructor calls out certain exercises or movements. In this issue of Visions SBVI would like to introduce you to another group that is located in the Brookings area. The group's name is the Brooking's Low Vision Support Group. They began meeting about 12 years ago and continue to meet on a monthly basis.