Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Virtual Ability Town Hall

 
By Gemma Cleanslate


The annual Town hall for the Group of Virtual Ability was held Saturday a the Region. The four members of the Executive Committee , Gentle Heron, Pecos Kidd, Eme Capalini and addressed the members about the real world and virtual world mission.

The corporation is a legal entity n the physical world, Virtual Ability, Inc was chartered in 2007 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the state of Colorado. The corporation is headed by a Board of Directors. Inworld there is an Executive team that runs the activities which are numerous, some just fun and many informative and fun.

Pecos Kidd explained how the inworld and real world are conducted financially and is stable. Eme Capalini explained that there were 450 events were held hosted by volunteers from the group during 2024, and “hold two annual international academic conferences each year. In the spring, we hold a Mental Health Symposium; in the fall it’s the International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference (IDRAC).The 2024 International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference was held on November 15.“ She thanked Linden Lab for their support of the group during these conferences during which speakers from all over the world come to speak on issues that touch the lives of members and what is going on in research management of disabilities.



The meeting continued with more information about the past year and future expectations for 2025.

Gentle Heron , who keeps the group altogether through out the many years thanked all the committees and volunteers that conduct activities. An open Discussion Q&A followed the formal part of the meeting with suggestions offered for inworld volunteering or helping those who need special attention.

In all the meeting was most informative and also expressed the thanks of the group members to the Executive committee for all their efforts.


Any one who is interested in disability issues by having one of being an advocate or caretaker can become a member. Contact Gentle Heron. I often write about certain ongoing endeavors like Health Island and special activities going on so if you want information you can contact me also.

Gemma Cleanslate

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Pictures From The PBC Women's Conference

 
 By Bixyl Shuftan

 
 
 On Saturday March 8, the Firth Annual International Women's Day Conference took place in Second Life. The day is to support the equality of women around the world, as well as celebrate the accomplishments of women.
 

 The event was hosted by JardenAlexis at the Premier Business Center. Dozens of people attended.
 

 This included a few Newser reporters and the wife of one. I'd just missed the prayer by Monrocie.
 

 There were a few speakers, one was Rhyme Gardner, who would talk about the history of Women's Day. Linda Satureau would be the keynote speaker.
 

 
Jarden would also say a few words. 
 
The discussions were in voice, so there is no text record. They were about the importance of women's rights, not just the right to vote but being treated fairly in the workforce, and the accomplishments individual women have done over time. 


There were also some gifts available for anyone who wanted them.


Following the speakers, there was a live performance by the Changhigh Sisters. 



Jarden herself would get into the act. 
 
Following the performance on stage was a dance party, with JaaJaaHaris Phily playing the music as the DJ. 

Happy Womens Day
 
Bixyl Shuftan