[blindkid] Summer training at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland

[Dezman Jackson]

Attention listers,

We are gearing up for a summer of fun and learning at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland's Independence 2012 summer Independence and employment training program.  There are still openings for your high school students and we stand ready to serve.  Please find more information and a link to our online application below.  For questions, please don't hesitate to contact myself or Dan Wenzel via the info that follows.

Best regards,

Dezman Jackson MA, NOMC, NCLB
BISM Youth Services
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Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-737-2676
Mobile: 251-689-4623
Fax: 410-737-2689
Toll Free: 888-322-4567
E-mail: djackson at bism.org<mailto:djackson at bism.org>
BISM's purpose is to positively change people's attitudes about blindness



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BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND
Independence 2012 with BISM Compass logo

June 17 - August 10
For Blind and Low Vision High School Students

What is Independence 2012?
Independence 2012 is a 8-week residential training program that provides blind and low vision teens with the nonvisual skills and confidence to help transition from high school to college and/or employment.

*    Learn to travel independently using a long white cane
*    Experience real-world career opportunities
*    Two-week paid work experience
*    Learn to read and write using Braille
*    Develop computer skills through access technology
*    Reside in campus apartments with blind instructors/mentors
*    Expand cooking, cleaning, and shopping skills
*    Develop a positive attitude about blindness
*    Attend the 2012 NFB national convention in Dallas, Texas
*    Tour Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York, NY
*    Participate in recreational and athletic activities
*    New this year - Sailing!

Who Can Apply?
Legally blind high school students who are entering or are in high school in the fall of 2012.
Applicants should have an open case with their state's vocational rehabilitation agency or
have an alternative funding source.

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Dezman Jackson at 410-737-2676, djackson at bism.org
or Dan Wenzel at 410-737-2642, dwenzel at bism.org.

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Independence Student Application<https://www.formrouter.net/forms@BISM/StudentAppIndependence.html>



Best regards,

Dezman Jackson MA, NOMC, NCLB
BISM Youth Services
Follow us: Facebook - Bism YouthPrograms
Twitter @BISM_Youth


Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-737-2676
Mobile: 251-689-4623
Fax: 410-737-2689
Toll Free: 888-322-4567
E-mail: djackson at bism.org<mailto:djackson at bism.org>
BISM's purpose is to positively change people's attitudes about blindness


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