Pathways Through The Dark

”The Surprise” by Gerldine Wilson

Perceptions Audio Book: 
"The Surprise"
by: Gerldine Wilson
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

Norah McFarlane Perez: Reflections on ”Pathways Through The Dark”

Norah McFarlane Perez reflects on her experience with "Pathways Through The Dark" writing workshop.
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

Silver Froggie: Writing Workshop Reflections

Silver Froggie reflects on her experience with "Pathways Through The Dark" writing workshop.
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

Christopher Sabine Interviewed by Dave Riffel

Dave Riffel speaks with Christopher Sabine about his writing process and his experience with "Pathways Through The Dark" writing workshop.
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

Stacey Adams Interviewed by Dave Riffel

Dave Riffel speaks with Stacey Adams about her writing process and her experience with "Pathways Through The Dark" writing workshop.
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

Rosetta Monique Smith Interviewed by Dave Riffel

Dave Riffel speaks with Rosetta Monique Smith about her writing process and her experience with "Pathways Through The Dark" writing workshop.
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

Robert Giannetti Interviewed by Dave Riffel

Dave Riffel speaks with Robert Giannetti about his writing process and his experience with "Pathways Through The Dark" writing workshop.
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

Helen C. Clark Interviewed by Dave Riffel

Dave Riffel speaks with Helen C Clark about her writing process and her experience with "Pathways Through The Dark" writing workshop.
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

Gerldine Wilson Interviewed by Dave Riffel

Dave Riffel speaks with Gerldine Wilson about her writing process and her experience with "Pathways Through The Dark" writing workshop.
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Blind Is A Vehicle” by Gerldine Wilson

Perceptions Audio Book: 
"Blind Is A Vehicle" BONUS TRACK
by: Gerldine Wilson
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”In Memory of Karen Carpenter” by Christopher Sabine

Perceptions Audio Book:
"In Memory of Karen Carpenter"
by: Christopher Sabine
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Where’s Fair” by Christopher Sabine

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Where's Fair"
by: Christopher Sabine
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Workplace Accommodations” by Christopher Sabine

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Workplace Accomodations"
by: Christopher Sabine
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”A Quest To Connect” by Christopher Sabine

Perceptions Audio Book:
"A Quest To Connect"
by: Christopher Sabine
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Top of the Hill” by Stacey Adams

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Top of the Hill"
by: Stacey Adams
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”The Tap Room” by Stacey Adams

Perceptions Audio Book:
"The Tap Room"
by: Stacey Adams
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Ripple Effect” by Stacey Adams

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Ripple Effect"
by: Stacey Adams
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Mismatched Socks” by Stacey Adams

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Mismatched Socks"
by: Stacey Adams
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Ironic” by Stacey Adams

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Ironic"
by: Stacey Adams
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Aisle Be Seeing You” by Stacey Adams

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Aisle Be Seeing You"
by: Stacey Adams
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”A Ride To Remember” by Stacey Adams

Perceptions Audio Book:
"A Ride To Remember"
by: Stacey Adams
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”The Shore” by Silver Froggie

Perceptions Audio Book:
"The Shore"
by: Silver Froggie
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”The Guest List” by Silver Froggie

Perceptions Audio Book:
"The Guest List"
by: Silver Froggie
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Catacombs” by Silver Froggie

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Catacombs"
by: Silver Froggie
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”The Candle Burns Dark” by Silver Froggie

Perceptions Audio Book:
"The Candle Burns Dark"
by: Silver Froggie
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”That’s What I Said” by Silver Froggie

Perceptions Audio Book:
"That's What I Said"
by: Silver Froggie
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Southern Style” by Rosetta Monique Smith

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Southern Style"
by: Rosetta Monique Smith
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Series of Haiku” by Rosetta Monique Smith

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Series of Haiku"
by: Rosetta Monique Smith
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Rose Garden” by Rosetta Monique Smith

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Rose Garden"
by: Rosetta Monique Smith
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Prognosis” by Rosetta Monique Smith

Perceptions Audio Book: "Prognosis"
By: Rosetta Monique Smith
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Lemon Mousse Souffle” by Rosetta Monique Smith

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Lemon Mousse Souffle"
By: Rosetta Monique Smith
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Memorial Day” by Robert Giannetti

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Memorial Day"
By: Robert Giannetti
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Garbage Man” by Robert Giannetti

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Garbage Man"
By: Robert Giannetti
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Allée” by Robert Giannetti

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Allée"
By: Robert Giannetti
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Lament in the Time of Covid” by Robert Giannetti

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Lament in the Time of Covid
By: Robert Giannetti
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”A Series of Haiku” by Helen C. Clark

Perceptions Audio Book:
"A Series of Haiku"
By: Helen C. Clark
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”Uninvited Guest” by Gerldine Wilson

Perceptions Audio Book:
"Uninvited Guest"
By: Gerldine Wilson  
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”When The Bough Breaks: Introduction” by Norah McFarlane Perez

Perceptions Audio Book:
"When The Bough Breaks: Introduction"
By: Norah McFarlane Perez
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”When The Bough Breaks: Rockabye Baby” by Norah McFarlane Perez

Perceptions Audio Book:
"When The Bough Breaks: The Story"
By: Norah McFarlane Perez
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

”When The Bough Breaks: The Story” by Norah McFarlane Perez

Perceptions Audio Book:
"When The Bough Breaks: The Story"
By: Norah McFarlane Perez
 
"Perceptions" Audio Book is Produced by: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, USA
https://thenacc.org/
 
Sponsored by: VIA (Visually Impaired Advancement) & Humanities New York
Project Organizer: Kelly Lang-Buckley
Engineered/Recorded by: Dave Riffel  
 
Writing instructors: Norah A. Perez; Michelle Ann Kratts; Michelle Deluca; Robert M. Giannetti, Ph. D
Facilitator: Lauren Petrocelli
Oversight Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson, Ph. D
A PATHWAYS THROUGH THE DARK PROJECT:
 
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center hosts creative writing & art workshops focused on sharing the personal stories of those who have visual impairments, their friends and family. 
 
Our project is about learning to tell your story and about discovering the underlying common human experience of loss, grief and resilience. Storytelling is the core of culture. Storytelling brings people together to entertain each other, to learn from each other, and often to teach about life and ways of interacting with the world. The stories gathered by our group will focus on the challenges, hardships, victories and coping mechanisms incorporated by those impacted by vision loss. These will become someone else's guide post, passing on knowledge, creating empathy, and helping create a shared understanding among those individuals dealing with vision loss as well as those dealing with other types of loss, or life altering circumstances.
 
This project is important because so many people are currently dealing with loss and are searching for ways to redefine themselves and their relationship to the world around them.
 
Sponsored by Humanities New York
Using dialogue, reflection, and critical thinking, Humanities New York applies the humanities to strengthen democratic society.
In Partnership with VIA
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT