[Mabs] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: BISM Summer Programs

[Kyle Borah]

From: Nfbnet-members-list [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of David Andrews
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 2:23 AM
To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: BISM Summer Programs

 


Hi David,
 
We still have some slots open in our two residential programs.  Could you
forward the message below to the various NFB lists?  Thanks in advance for
your assistance.
 
Summer is almost here!  Blind\low vision high school and middle school
students need something to do!  Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
(BISM) is administering two residential programs for blind\low vision youth
in the summer of 2013:
 
Work to Independence 2013 (June 22 to August 10 <x-apple-data-detectors://0>
) is a seven week residential program for blind high school students.
Students will learn non-visual techniques to develop the skills and
confidence needed to optimize their independence as they transition to
adulthood.  Blind adults will provide hands-on instruction and supervision
throughout this comprehensive program. High school students will attend the
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Convention in Orlando Florida,
participate in recreational activities with their peers, travel to New York
and Washington DC and put their skills to practice in a 20 hour per-week
paid work experience during the final four weeks of the program.   
 
Independence 101 2013 <tel:101%202013>  (July 20-August 10
<x-apple-data-detectors://2> ) is a three week residential program for blind
middle school/upper elementary students. Students will receive hands-on
instruction from blind adults to learn non-visual techniques.  These skills
will build a foundation which will improve their self-confidence and
increase their independence. Students will live with competent blind adults,
participate in career exploration activities and will enjoy many
recreational activities with their peers in the Baltimore-Washington DC
area.
      
Please share this email with anyone who might be interested in attending one
of these exciting programs.  We still have some slots available, so apply
today!  More information regarding the programs and online applications can
be found on our website at www.bism.org/youth.  
Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or need more
information.
 
 
Dan Wenzel, M.S.
Manager of Youth Services
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-737-2642     Cell: 410-274-1647
Fax: 410-737-2689        Toll Free: 888-322-4567
Email: dwenzel at BISM.org
BISM's purpose is to positively change people's attitudes about blindness
 
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Twitter @BISM_Youth
 
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