This week via the RHN Q and A Group a new press release was sent out about SL Buddy Walk presentation happening on Wednesday 13th March 2013 starting at 6pm SLT. More events are taking place also…see below!
- A new expo will be happening in Second Life at Virtual Ability Island between 17th-30th March to raise awareness of National Down Syndrome.
- On 21st March 2013 there will be a live music festival at Virtual Ability Island.
SL Buddy Walk 2013
PRESENTER: JL Zinner
WEDNESDAY March 13, 6pm SLT
The Sojourner Auditorium, Virtual Ability Island
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Ability/54/170/23The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Last year there were 295 RL Buddy Walks. There’s also an SL Buddy Walk!
There is an Expo, March 17-30, to raise awareness. And on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, a live music festival. This presentation will give additional information about this year’s event.
PRESENTER BIO:
JL Zinner has been involved in the SL Buddy Walk since it started in 2008. She is also involved in the real life Chicagoland Buddy Walk for the past 10 years and serves on the Buddy Walk advisory board. Her main inspiration comes from her son who is 11 and has Down syndrome.Presented in text and voice simultaneously.
These events are open to all to attend at Virtual Ability Island in Second Life.
Daniel Voyager 