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Description: Have you ever encountered those intricate paper creations that someone folded into tiny swans, boats, or even flowers? Have you ever thought, how can folding paper be fun? Origami, or traditional Japanese paper folding is an art that s typically taught through visual images. Over the last few years, a group of friends have worked together to make origami accessible to blind and low-vision people through written instructions. So pull out some pieces of paper and join Lisamaria Martinez for a 90-minute fun and informative exploration of origami, and unlock your inner artist! This workshop is recommended for teens and adults.Materials Recommended: 3 to 5 pieces of printer paper; origami paper is great, but not necessary Instructor: Lisamaria Martinez Instructor s Title: Assistant to APH ConnectCenter Instructor s Affiliation: Instructor s Email: lisamaria0217@gmail.com Instructor: Richard Rueda Instructor s Title: Digital Content Manager Instructor s Affiliation: APH ConnectCenterInstructor s Email: rrueda@aph.org Instructor: Olaya Landa-Vialard Instructor s Title: Director APH ConnectCenter Instructor s Affiliation: APH ConnectCenterInstructor s Email: olvialard@aph.orgPrimary Core or ECC Area: Independent living skills, recreation and leisure, self-determinationTarget Audience: Families, Teens and adultsPre-requisite knowledge: None Lesson Plan Goal: To create 2 to 3 origami models out of paper Learning Objectives: Participants will1.Demonstrate how to problem-solve when encountering new or unfamiliar instructions.2.Identify when to ask for help before becoming overwhelmed.3.Demonstrate why precision matters.Materials Needed: 3 to 5 pieces of printer paper works; origami paper preferred but not necessary |
