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Girl Scout Nation's Capital Cadette troop is working to raise awareness for Usher syndrome and improve the daily lives of all those with low vision.

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Standing behind former Girl Scout and Paralympic Swimmer @becca_meyers! @girlscouts @GSCNC @POTUS @VP
https://t.co/xEoBX2uI7d

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Did you know the federal government gives you a voice when it comes to crosswalk design? Take 15 seconds to follow these short steps by tomorrow, 5/14 and you can make an impact on how crosswalks are designed across the country! https://t.co/p1NC9kZ1qy

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Paint it Yellow until June 20th, 2021! Paint your town's benches yellow, do outdoor service projects! Or, participate on social media, post this image, tag us and use #paintityellow2c and #yellowtheworld! Challenge others! You can win prizes! https://t.co/qUJ5kDpeJ4.

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Our troop leader, @BorstPeggy, has an invisible rare disease. She has Usher Syndrome, combined deafness and blindness. This disease may stop her vision someday, but it will never stop her spirit or desire to make the world a better place.

#paintityellow2c
#RareDiseaseDay2021

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

A full circle moment! We started this journey on 2/28/20 to help our troop leader and all those affected with vision impairments. We will now be working with the VA department of transportation among many others to help make crosswalks safer across the state!
#paintityellow2c

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Why Yellow?
Yellow is the most visible color on the color spectrum. It is also a cheerful color! Everyone can see it, especially those with low vision. It can keep EVERYBODY safe and happy!
#paintityellow2c
#yellowtheworld

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

See Chan T, Friedman DS, Bradley C, Massof R. Estimates of Incidence and Prevalence of Visual Impairment, Low Vision, and Blindness in the United States. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2018;136(1):12–19. https://t.co/sfPQoIL6tC
#paintityellow2c
#yellowtheworld

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

HB 1841 Passes the Senate Transportation Committee! 1 MORE passing vote next week and we will be working with stakeholders on the best possible crosswalk design for ALL Virginians! Thank you Del. Keam and the State Senators of the Transportation Committee!

#paintityellow2c

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Thanks @SomanChainani for sharing our challenge and raising awareness for low vision. Yellow💛and the World🌎go together like Sophie🥒& Agatha🍝.
#paintityellow2c
#yellowtheworld
#theschoolforgoodandevil

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Happy Valentine’s Day from Troop 1673!
The Vienna Public Art Commission invited community members to share messages about things they love by hanging notes on the sign for everyone on the W&OD trail to read.
#paintityellow2c
#yellowtheworld
#LOVEViennaVA

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

We testified to advocate for safer crosswalks at the Transportation Subcommittee. Del. Mark Keam amended HB 1841 to request a study of the best possible crosswalk design for everyone, including those with low vision. This passed the Subcommittee, Committee and the House!

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Check out our bill for better marked crosswalks in the state of Virginia, sponsored by Delegate Mark Keam. If you live in VA, tell your local rep to vote YES for Zebra Bill HB 1841. Let's keep those with Low Vision and ALL Virginians safe! #paintityellow2C

[Alison Starling @Alison7News]

While we are talking about White Cane Day, I want to give a big shout out to Vienna Girl Scout Troop 1673 helping those with low vision. Take a look at their “Paint it Yellow” campaign!
https://t.co/3YrrQbFOjk.

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

@AlisonStarling7 Thank you for supporting our troop! It means so much to us!

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Superheroes don't always wear capes, sometimes they wear yellow. This superhero, Dario Sorgato of @noisy_vision inspired our campaign. https://t.co/5i3rrGGGKW
#paintityellow2c
#YellowTheWorld
#USHSociety
#UsherSyndrome

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Huge thanks to Troop 6327, OLGC alums, for helping us Paint it Yellow in Meadow Lane Park. Check out https://t.co/x7yRwbyMJq for more ways you can help us raise awareness and assist those affected by Low Vision. #paintityellow2c #yellowtheworld

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

GS Troop 1673 PAINTED IT YELLOW with Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert and Delegate Mark Keam at Meadow Lane Park in Vienna. Yellow benches allow people with low vision to better see them. Find out how you can help at https://t.co/VDrKnoukkx. #paintityellow2c #yellowtheworld

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Today, Usher Syndrome Awareness Day, Troop 1673 launches their Paint it Yellow campaign. https://t.co/YXToNE5QKv
Go to https://t.co/x7yRwbyMJq to see how to help. Submit entries to win iPads and more! #paintityellow2c #yellowtheworld

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

Governor Northam helped GS Troop 1673 Paint It Yellow by signing a Proclamation to recognize Usher Syndrome Awareness Day tomorrow, September 19th, 2020! He loves our new https://t.co/10lBtunCBL campaign! @girlscouts @gscnc @USHsociety @UsherCoalition @noisy_vision

[gstroop1673 @gstroop1673]

GS Troop 1673 visiting the Virginia State Capitol in February to meet @MarkKeam , among others, to advocate for people with low vision.
#girlscouts #ushersyndrome #lowvision
#paintityellow2c