<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Aaron Rawley <arawley@pyd.org><br><b>Date:</b> October 26, 2023 at 4:34:53 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> braillemasterjustin@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>PYD LENS Program Details</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Hi Justin, <div>Here's the info on Partners for Youth with Disabilities's LENS program. Interested youth or adults can learn more by contacting me at <a href="mailto:arawley@pyd.org">arawley@pyd.org</a> or calling 617-556-4075 x 143</div><div><br></div><div><div><u><b>LENS Flyer info (flyer attached_</b></u></div><div>LENS - One to One Mentoring for the Blind or Visually Impaired</div><div><br></div><div>LENS, which stands for Leading Expertise and Networking for Success, is PYD's mentoring program supported by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB). Its goal is to improve the career outcomes and support the personal development of transition - aged youth who are blind or have low vision through one-to-one virtual mentorship. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Requirements & Expectations:</div><div>Eligibility: </div><div>- Youth must be 14-22 years old</div><div>- Blind/Low vision and have an active MA Commission for the Blind case</div><div>- Mentors are 18- and fully employed</div><div><br></div><div>Time commitment: </div><div>- 4-6 hours per month over zoom</div><div>- One year minimum or 90 days after employment</div><div><br></div><div>Goal setting:</div><div>- soft skills</div><div>- Job Applications / Materials</div><div>- Career Exploration</div><div><br></div><div>Support:</div><div>- Monthly check-in with PYD mentoring staff</div><div>- For more information: <a href="https://www.pyd.org/programs/" target="_blank">https://www.pyd.org/programs/</a> or call 617-445-4075 x 143</div><font color="#888888"><div><br></div><div><br></div></font><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><b>Aaron Rawley </b><div>He/Him/His <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.glsen.org/activity/pronouns-guide-glsen" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://equalityarchive.com/issues/pronouns-she-her-hers-herself/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);margin:0px" target="_blank"><span style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;color:rgb(12,100,192)">(</span><span style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;color:rgb(12,100,192)">what's this?</span><span style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;color:rgb(12,100,192)">)</span></a></span><b><br></b><div>Outreach Specialist</div><div>Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD)</div><div><div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">89 South Street, Suite 103 Boston MA 02111-2752</div></div><div>Phone: 617-556-4075 x143</div><div>Text only: +1 (978)-614-0152</div><div><a href="https://calendly.com/arawley/30min" target="_blank">Schedule a meeting</a></div><div><div><font color="#0000ff"><a href="http://www.pyd.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Website</a> / <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PYDboston/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="http://www.twitter.com/PYDboston/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.pyd.org/stories/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Blog<br></a></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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