[BlindKid] LCB question

Sun Jan 27 15:39:18 UTC 2019

Hi Carlton thanks for your message. I am so happy that your daughter had the opportunity to attend the Louisiana Center For The Blind. Last Summer I realized that in order to keep a job I would need some basic Independent Living Skills. I did some research on the Nfb training centers, but I decided that I wanted to stay close to my family. I completed the Independent Living Skills program at the Rehabilitation Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired in Daytona, Beach, Florida. Next Sunday I will be returning there to complete the Pre Employment Program that is offered at the Center.  

On Jan 27, 2019 9:22 AM, Carlton Anne Cook Walker via BlindKid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Linda, 
>
> I heartily recommend programs at the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB). 
> My daughter attended an eight-week program (STEP) last summer, and she 
> learned and grew so much. My daughter will graduate from high school this 
> fall, and she plans to take a "gap year" to receive adult training at LCB, 
> beginning this fall. 
>
> Why is the training at LCB so valuable? 
> First, most of the staff are blind. They are blind, but they are not great 
> teachers because they are blind. They are great teachers because they have 
> undergone training in teaching and in blindness skills. As a sighted 
> teacher of blind students, I "know" many blindness skills, but I do not use 
> them throughout my day on a regular basis. 
> Secondly, while I'm sure that you and your husband have taught your 
> daughter a great deal, people who are not "Mom" or "Dad" can make 
> connections that we moms and dads really cannot. 
> Third, we humans learn better when we learn with and from our peers. 
> Students at LCB have a peer learning group that most blind students in our 
> country do not. 
> Lastly, LCB is a caring and supportive environment. Students are pushed to 
> step out of their comfort zones, but the instructors make certain that the 
> students have the skills to do the task and always want every student to 
> succeed. 
>
> Also, I know that my daughter would be happy to speak with your daughter 
> (and with you and your husband) about her experience at LCB. Please do not 
> hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you, 
> Carlton 
>
>
>
>
> Carlton Anne Cook Walker 
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> >    1. Re: LCB Buddy Program (Carol Castellano) 
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> > Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 14:30:49 -0500 
> > From: Carol Castellano <carol.joyce.castellano at gmail.com> 
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> > My daughter went three times before graduating from high school. Life 
> > changing experiences. Send your child! 
> > 
> > On Thu, Jan 24, 2019, 2:45 PM Chris Nusbaum via BlindKid < 
> > blindkid at nfbnet.org wrote: 
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> > > Hi Linda: 
> > > 
> > > I'm a blind college student who attended the LCB Buddy Program in 2012, 
> > > the STEP Program in 2013, and the LCB adult program in 2016-2017. I would 
> > > love to answer any questions you and Terri may have! Please get in touch 
> > > off-list if I can be of any help. The Buddy Program provides wonderful 
> > > experiences for its campers, and I know she will benefit from it! 
> > > 
> > > Chris Nusbaum 
> > > 
> > > > On Jan 24, 2019, at 2:27 PM, Coccovizzo,Linda A via BlindKid < 
> > > blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote: 
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> > > > Hello! I would love to hear from those of you who have expierence with 
> > > this program. I am one who believes in giving my kids as many expierences 
> > > as possible, but I don't treat lightly making a decision to send my 
> > > 14-year-old off into the unknown, to her, as well as her dad and me. I, 
> > as 
> > > a blind parent, can give my kids a lot, but I am not the best teacher by 
> > a 
> > > long shot! And, sometimes those friendships made in situations such as 
> > the 
> > > buddy program are ones that can last a lifetime. I think it would be 
> > > especially cool for Terra to be able to talk with kids who have been 
> > there 
> > > too, if anyone is willing to do that. 
> > > > Feel free to write me off list also. Thanks. 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > Linda Coccovizzo 
> > > > Seasonal Project Coordinator 
> > > > Metropolitan Community College 
> > > > Office: 816-604-1442 
> > > > 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111< 
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