[Blindtlk] Fwd: [Nfbmn-news] Fwd: PREP announcement

[David Andrews]

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>This announcement to encourage high school students to apply for the
>summer PREP program comes from Charlene Guggisberg, Admissions and
>Special Programs Manager at BLIND, Inc. Please circulate widely!
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>Warm Greetings from BLIND, Incorporated:
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>It is once again time to start making plans for your summer.  This
>year the PREP, Post-secondary Readiness Empowerment Program, our
>eight-week program for blind high school students, will run from June
>14, 2015 to August 7, 2015.
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>This exciting summer program is for blind high school students and is
>designed to prepare them for academic, employment, and social success.
>The PREP curriculum is designed to empower blind youth with the
>alternative techniques of blindness they will need to be successful in
>the college and the career fields they choose, and to give them the
>confidence and belief in themselves they need to find and keep a job.
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>The core classes include Braille reading and writing, independent cane
>travel, adaptive technology, career exploration, and home/dormitory
>management, which includes cooking, cleaning, washing and labeling
>clothes, personal care, and daily living skills.  Students also
>participate in regularly scheduled discussion groups designed to build
>confidence and learn from blind peers and adults.  This program
>includes a three-week paid employment experience.  Students will
>utilize the skills they have developed while earning minimum wage
>working approximately 20 hours per week in local businesses and
>agencies.
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>PREP students live with fellow students and adult counselors. These
>counselors and instructors serve as successful and positive role
>models.  Students shop for groceries, prepare meals, and clean their
>apartments as part of their home and personal management training.
>They begin to learn how to live independently while still in a
>supportive environment. They develop problem-solving skills and come
>to realize that they will be able to take care of themselves and take
>responsibility for their own futures.
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>This program is based on a positive view of blindness, that if blind
>people are given proper training and opportunity, they can be
>successful in education, find meaningful employment, and live full and
>productive lives.
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>Traveling to Orlando Florida
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>In July, 2015 PREP students will enjoy the exciting opportunity of
>accompanying BLIND, Incorporated staff and adult students as we travel
>to Orlando, Florida to attend the weeklong national convention of the
>National Federation of the Blind.  During this convention, our PREP
>students will join hundreds of other high school and college students
>from around the country when attending the National Association of
>Blind Students seminar.  Students will also attend other meetings,
>seminars, learn about new ground-breaking technology and get involved
>in social and recreational activities. This annual convention is
>packed full of fun and great learning opportunities and experiences.
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>Throughout the summer the PREP students will also participate in a
>variety of fun activities including going to Wild Mountain Water Park,
>camping, rock climbing, shopping at various malls, etc.
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>For more information: or to complete an application you can visit our
>website at www.blindinc.org or call 612-872-0100 (ext. 251), or toll
>free 800-597-9558, or e-mail cguggisberg at blindinc.org
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>Sincerely,
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>Charlene Guggisberg, Admissions and Special Programs Manager
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         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
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