[blindkid] Next Parent Information Conference Call!

Carol Castellano carol.joyce.castellano at gmail.com
Sat Feb 6 00:08:22 UTC 2016


Sounds wonderful, Melissa!!!

Carol

Carol Castellano
Parents of Blind Children-NJ
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.blindchildren.org
www.nopbc.org

On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Melissa Ann Riccobono via blindkid <
blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Is a blind child you care about getting ready to take the leap from the
> “safe harbor” of elementary school to the “raging sea” of middle school? Is
> your child with low vision struggling to find his or her place with friends
> or extra activities in middle school? Are you wondering what skills a blind
> middle schooler in your life will need to make the transition to the wider
> world of high school? Are you seeking information on how a high schooler in
> your life, who happens to be blind, can gain skills and experiences in
> order to work, go to college, and more?
>
> Please join the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children for our
> second informational call for families of children who are blind or have
> low vision.
>
> When: Thursday, February 18, 8-9 PM Eastern Time.
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> Call: (712) 770-4010 <tel:(712)%20770-4010>
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> ​Access Code: 869-131
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> Who?: Join Melissa Riccobono, the host for this call, as she asks two
> experts to share their knowledge with families. Michelle Chacon, a blind
> teacher of blind students in Colorado, will discuss the transition from
> elementary to middle school, helpful hints for getting middle school
> students who are blind or low vision involved with their peers, and the
> skills these students will need to master so they are ready for the move to
> high school. Sheila Koenig, Transition Specialist for the state of
> Minnesota, will discuss what families should know in order to help students
> transition smoothly from middle to high school, how to help blind and low
> vision high school students gain work experiences, and what skills these
> students should be working on in order to be successful in work or college.
>
> Join us! Listen, learn, ask questions!
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> Can’t join us? No problem. A recording of this call will be made available
> so you can listen and learn when the time is right for you.
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> I hope many of you will be able to join our February call.
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> Melissa Riccobono
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