[Blindmath] Looking for someone to tutor newly blind teen inchemistry and SAT prep

[Debbie Willis]

Do you know what city/state this young lady lives in?

Thank you,
Debbie

-----Original Message-----
From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Arielle Silverman
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:56 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list; NFBnet Blind Kid Mailing List,(for parents of blind children); blindmath at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Blindmath] Looking for someone to tutor newly blind teen inchemistry and SAT prep

Ps--if you prefer you can also email this person who is requesting assistance at:
prissi at taskilicious.com

On 4/18/13, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> This was forwarded to me by a cyber-acquaintance. I'm going to respond 
> to the person directly to ensure she knows about the NFB and about 
> funding sources for assistive tech and training, but I am wondering if 
> any of you are qualified and might be willing to mentor this young 
> woman and help tutor her in chemistry and/or help her prep for the 
> SAT's? It would be great for her to work with a blind mentor even if 
> it is long-distance. I would do it but it has been too long since I've 
> taken the SAT's and my last chem course was in 2005. If you're 
> qualified or know somebody who is, could you please get in touch with 
> her by phone? Thanks!
>
> Hi all,
>
> There is a local 17 year old girl who is losing her eyesight. She is 
> an excellent student and struggling to continue working hard in school 
> so that she can go to college despite the fact that she is grappling 
> with losing her eyesight.
>
> She needs to prepare for the SAT's and is also taking Chemistry this 
> summer so she can lighten her school load for next year. The financial 
> costs for her parents are becoming insurmountable given all the 
> additional needs she has now.
>
> Do you tutor or know someone who tutors for the SAT's? We are looking 
> for someone who might drastically reduce fees or donate SAT prep 
> services. Also, need chemistry tutor for the summer.
>
> Also want to know about any computer assisted programs you may know 
> about for the visually impaired and blind? Lastly, if you know any 
> teenagers or young adults with whom she can talk and get support, that 
> would be wonderful.
>
> Please let me know. Thanks so much!
>
> Prissi
> (310) 871-6440
>

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