[blindkid] Music camp? Another alternative!

[Lydia Anne Schuck]

You might want to look into the Braille Beats Fine Arts program in Michigan.

Lydia Schuck, MSEd
Research Associate, National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
Western Michigan University
1908 W. Michigan Avenue, Mailstop 5259
Kalamazoo, MI  49008
phone 269.387.5990



----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Calhoun <eric at pmpmail.com>
To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
Sent: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:00:07 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [blindkid] Music camp?  Another alternative!

Albert, I believe Ben's example of really pushing for this camp is
commendable.  It is about advocating for himself.  As I explained to
Crystal, North Torrance High had a Fine Arts Retreat.  I was allowed to go,
provided that I was chaperoned.  The very hot, 80-degree weekend was
eventful, and I was the only blind student to go.  The only requirements? 
Keep your grades up and have fun.  I walked out of there empowered.



And the school needs to not be so dead set against chaperones.  If Ben
wants to be a great role model, we want to be behind him.  But remember:
it's not about just changing minds, it's about getting on the ball and
changing perceptions.  How about this: Why can't the National Federation of
the Blind host a music camp for prospective students at National
Conventions?



eric in reply to Albert
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