[blindkid] TSBVI summer programs - done them?

[Sarah Thomas]

We didn’t have this experience so I can’t comment on how often it occurs.  I will say that the first program my son attended was a long weekend during the year.  I think it was a math related program.  Maybe since they knew him it was easier to get into the summer program.  I don’t know.  

You might want to contact Richie Flores and ask him if he has any guidance for you.  He was associated with the children’s programs.  Last I knew he was working with older kids but still at TSBVI.  Try contacting the NFBT office to get in touch with him.

Hope you are able to make this work.  

Sally Thomas
> On May 8, 2015, at 2:52 AM, Leah Pratt via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> We have applied for my son to attend the TSBVI summer program. He's going
> into 4th grade. Huge social deficit. None of his previous TVIs recommended
> him.
> 
> He is on the waitlist and I was told there is very little chance of his
> getting in until he has been waitlisted several years, because priority
> goes to students who don't have services. He doesn't even need to stay in
> the dorm because he lives in Austin - same excuse.
> 
> How true is this? Bottom line, I want him to attend and he should have
> attended in prior years. What do I need to do?
> 
> Leah
> Austin TX
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