Some of you may remember the Vision Quest from last year. It was launched in conjunction with Helen Keller Day and the arrival of Max the virtual guide dog. Max is a tool designed to help the blind and visually impaired get around and function in Second Life. Creating and giving presentations about that first Vision Quest taught us a lot about what works and doesn't work in virtual space. It also gave us a renewed appreciation for the power of story to touch the heart and change attitudes. And of course the Reluctant Quester made his debut as he worked his way through the Quest.
This year's Quest promises to be equally intriguing and entertaining. It's set at our new Virtual Guide Dog Center where you will embark on a series of explorations using Max. You will also get a chance to do a variety of creative and collaborative exercises that will be collected and shared on Helen Keller Day (Saturday June 19, 2010) and preserved as part of an ongoing Story Garden and Display at the Virtual Guide Dog Center. Here are the particulars:
WHEN: The 2010 Vision Quest begins Saturday, June 12 at 8:00 am SLT
WHERE: The Virtual Guide Dog Museum and Information Center on Storybook Island:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Storybook%20Island/129/68/27
WHO: Open to anyone in Second Life
HOW: Participants are encouraged to join the "Adventures in
Vision" group so that instructions on how to complete the sections of
the Quest can be sent to them each day. If you don't have room for a
group, visit the Vision Quest Center each day to pick up instructions.
LENGTH: The Vision Quest will run from Saturday June 12 through
Thursday June 17th. Friday, the day before Helen Keller Day, will be
used to gather submissions and prepare them for presentation on Helen
Keller Day.
Questions? IM Jenaia Morane in Second Life or email her at: Jenaia.Morane@gmail.com
