EXHILIRATING!
Teenagers in BVRS’ Summer Youth Programs for blind and vision-impaired youth, enjoyed cool breezes and the thrill of speed as they took turns riding on the back seat of a bicycle built for two.
It was a race with all winners as three adult volunteers pedaled furiously around BVRS' empty parking lot at the end of the day with students taking their turns on the back seats.
"I've ridden 
It was heave ho for teen volunteers Ashley Wolford, left, and Kelly Rogan, right, who got the bike started with a big push for volunteer Tim Hughes and Bretton Hilty who is enjoying the ride, pictured left.
Adult volunteers Patrick Macedo and Bill Ehler, who is not pictured, are both members of the Mt. Lebanon Cycling Club.
In BVRS' Summer Youth Programs, teenagers and young adults spend the day learning safe cooking, communication, receiving instruction on use of the long cane, and other techniques. Some teens spend half a day on part-time jobs in the community. During the evenings and on weekends, they enjoy a variety of planned recreational activities including blind darts, Sandcastle, Kennywood, and camping.
If you are interested in the Summer Youth Programs, call Carol Nagle at 412-368-4400. If you want more information about becoming an adult or teen volunteer, contact Nancy Schepis, volunteer coordinator at 412-368-4400.
BVRS’ Employment Opportunities Project is launching The Insights Mentoring Program and is looking for successful, confident adults who have vision loss to match with young people ages 14-21 who are blind or vision impaired. If you are interested, click here for more information.
Thank you BETHEL PARK LIONS CLUB for your generous contribution presented to BVRS at the ANNUAL STEAK FRY PICNIC!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BVRS' NEW PRESIDENT, ERIKA ARBOGAST.
North Hills Friendship Group Forming
Good conversation, coffee, entertainment and a variety of activities will all be a part of the Friendship Group that is forming in the North Hills for seniors with vision loss. Men and women are welcome and volunteers are needed. Click here for more information.
BVRS is 100!
This year BVRS celebrates 100 years of service to people who are blind or vision impaired. Read some of the recent successes on our Stories page by clicking the link below.