Chapter IV - The Road Goes Ever On: WFLA BonVista Accessibility Club Chronicle
The Road goes ever on and on
Out from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
Let others follow it who can.
Let them a journey new begin,
May rays of hope shed light of dawn.
May them who keep the spark within
Find faith and courage on and on.
-- J.R.R.Tolkien & Siqi Pan
July 13, 2025, Sunday
Pan, Siqi; Liu, Yunjia; Club from SUIS, Wanyuan Campus; Lanjingling
Siqi Pan and Yunjia Liu collaborated with club from SUIS, Wanyuan Campus to co-author the Volunteer Guidebook for Exhibition Activities for People with Visual Impairments under the guidance of Lanjingling.
The guidebook serves as a practical reference for volunteers supporting visually impaired individuals during exhibition-related events. It outlines service principles, communication guidelines, activity procedures, guiding techniques, and emergency responses. It encourages wider use and welcomes suggestions for future updates. Users are asked to credit the source and respect intellectual property rights. The aim is to promote a more inclusive and accessible exhibition experience through thoughtful, well-structured volunteer support.
July 16, 2025, Sunday
BonVista Accessibility Club; Participants with visual impairments
BonVista Accessibility Club accompanied visually impaired participants to a jewelry exhibition featuring stage pieces from the Comédie-Française. The group met at the metro station at 9:30 a.m. and walked together to the venue. The exhibition showcased a collection of theatrical jewelry used in performances. The tour was adapted to be accessible to visitors with visual impairments. Tactile illustrations of the jewelry and braille labels were included in a specially made guidebook to help participants visualize the designs through touch. Club members were paired with visually impaired participants, providing one-on-one support throughout the visit. Exhibition staff offered detailed explanations, and club members supplemented with additional descriptions and answered questions to enhance understanding.
August 21, 2025, Thursday
BonVista Accessibility Club; Club from SUIS, Wanyuan Campus; Lanjingling; Students from Shanghai Blind Child School and family members; Employees from l'École
BonVista Accessibility Club joined an evening event organized by l'École and accompanied students from Shanghai Blind Child School to explore a jewelry exhibition. The group met at 6:30 p.m. at the venue and were welcomed by the organizers. At 7:00 p.m., the president of l'École delivered the opening remarks, followed by Xiangdong from Lanjingling, who introduced the accessible exhibition program co-hosted with l'École. The evening included a Pipa performance by a student from Shanghai Blind Child School, and an Erhu duet performed by two members from the Chinese Traditional Music Club, who were invited by BonVista. After the performances, four BonVista members, together with students from SUIS, guided the Shanghai Blind Child School students through the exhibition. Participants first joined a workshop where, under expert guidance, they explored the tools used in fine jewelry making and tried a hands-on activity, placing gemstones into designated slots on a wooden board through touch. The visit concluded with a tour of the Comédie-Française theatrical jewelry exhibition, adapted to be accessible for visitors with visual impairments.