mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
This is an update for a very "under-the-radar" IAP project: IAP assistance with programs for Visually Impaired Turners.
The initial bulk purchase of 500 kits (Gatsby, Key Chair Rings, Mini-Touch Stylus; Letter openers and Slimlines) was more than adequate for the first year of this program. I suspect with one exception, the initial order will last two years (the key rings are very popular).
In summary - IAP is quietly supporting programs in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Toronto, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa and Portland. We conduct the bulk purchase, donate the blanks, prep the blanks (drill, glue in tubes, mill the ends), and send out kits ready to be turned as requested. Most programs need kits ready to be turned due to safety precautions and our prep assistance has been a great asset.
So far:
KIts ordered - 500
Kits prepped - 330
Prepped kits mailed out - 215
Prepped kits available - 115
Unprepped kits available - 170
A huge shout-out to the following IAP members who have volunteered and have already assisted or are waiting in the shop for the next round of "Prep chores:"
dalecamino
EBorraga
Stonepecker
dieseldoc
swagopenturner
scissortail pens
MBroberg
Cwalker935
Magicbob
Tony L
Jim15
thewishman
TimMc
Thank you to all, and I'll update everyone in about 6 months.
NOTE: In support of this IAP Activity I will be assisting the founder of these programs - Andi Sullivan (Head of the Tampa Program also) at the 2019 AAW Symposium in Raleigh, NC in a few weeks. There will be several turning sessions where Andi is the lead teacher/demonstrator, and will be showing how individuals with visual impairments can teach (she is blind), learn to turn safely with assistance and within individual safety limits enjoy turning.
Edit: These pictures are from the program in Phoenix, headed up by IAP's own - sbwertz. (I visited last year and did ask permission prior to taking pictures.)
The initial bulk purchase of 500 kits (Gatsby, Key Chair Rings, Mini-Touch Stylus; Letter openers and Slimlines) was more than adequate for the first year of this program. I suspect with one exception, the initial order will last two years (the key rings are very popular).
In summary - IAP is quietly supporting programs in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Toronto, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa and Portland. We conduct the bulk purchase, donate the blanks, prep the blanks (drill, glue in tubes, mill the ends), and send out kits ready to be turned as requested. Most programs need kits ready to be turned due to safety precautions and our prep assistance has been a great asset.
So far:
KIts ordered - 500
Kits prepped - 330
Prepped kits mailed out - 215
Prepped kits available - 115
Unprepped kits available - 170
A huge shout-out to the following IAP members who have volunteered and have already assisted or are waiting in the shop for the next round of "Prep chores:"
dalecamino
EBorraga
Stonepecker
dieseldoc
swagopenturner
scissortail pens
MBroberg
Cwalker935
Magicbob
Tony L
Jim15
thewishman
TimMc
Thank you to all, and I'll update everyone in about 6 months.
NOTE: In support of this IAP Activity I will be assisting the founder of these programs - Andi Sullivan (Head of the Tampa Program also) at the 2019 AAW Symposium in Raleigh, NC in a few weeks. There will be several turning sessions where Andi is the lead teacher/demonstrator, and will be showing how individuals with visual impairments can teach (she is blind), learn to turn safely with assistance and within individual safety limits enjoy turning.
Edit: These pictures are from the program in Phoenix, headed up by IAP's own - sbwertz. (I visited last year and did ask permission prior to taking pictures.)