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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Justin,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This sounds almost exactly like the program we had discussed during the summer as a proposal for MCB surplus/reallotment funding—the one for which Shara invited Dan Frye and Maurice Peret from the NFB national headquarters to come to the
second call to speak with us and help us understand how the national office helps affiliates run programs like this one. Does this mean that there will now be two of these programs in Massachusetts if the NFBMA proposal is accepted?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I remember how your brought up this idea on our conference call, and I am so glad that you did. I love how we have that Georgia GEMS knowledge and experience in our affiliate.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Stay well,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Justin<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Justin Salisbury (he/him)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2117 Chestnut Hill Ave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Athol, MA 01331<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Phone: 808.797.8606<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Email:
<a href="mailto:President@Alumni.ECU.edu">President@Alumni.ECU.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Justin Heard via Massachusetts-NFB<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 27, 2023 8:14 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Justin Heard <braillemasterjustin@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massachusetts-NFB] Fwd: PYD LENS Program Details<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>From:</b> Aaron Rawley <<a href="mailto:arawley@pyd.org">arawley@pyd.org</a>><br>
<b>Date:</b> October 26, 2023 at 4:34:53 PM EDT<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:braillemasterjustin@gmail.com">braillemasterjustin@gmail.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>PYD LENS Program Details</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Justin, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>LENS Flyer info (flyer attached_</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">LENS - One to One Mentoring for the Blind or Visually Impaired<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- Youth must be 14-22 years old<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- Blind/Low vision and have an active MA Commission for the Blind case<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- Mentors are 18- and fully employed<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- 4-6 hours per month over zoom<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- One year minimum or 90 days after employment<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- soft skills<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- Monthly check-in with PYD mentoring staff<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- 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<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Aaron Rawley </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">He/Him/His <span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.glsen.org/activity/pronouns-guide-glsen" target="_blank" title="https://equalityarchive.com/issues/pronouns-she-her-hers-herself/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0C64C0">(what's
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<p class="MsoNormal">Outreach Specialist<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222">89 South Street, Suite 103 Boston MA 02111-2752<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 617-556-4075 x143<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Text only: +1 (978)-614-0152<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://calendly.com/arawley/30min" target="_blank">Schedule a meeting</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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