[Mdabs] FW: REMINDER: Leading the Way: Science in the Grand Canyon 2015

Fri Jan 9 20:53:31 UTC 2015

Hello everyone,
This seems like a wonderful opportunity. I know a lot of our kids are too young, but I thought I would post this in case there is anyone old enough and interested.
Thanks,
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: Allyson Hannah [mailto:allyson.hannah at globalexplorers.org] 
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2015 3:12 PM
To: Allyson Hannah
Cc: Kaitlyn Millen
Subject: REMINDER: Leading the Way: Science in the Grand Canyon 2015

Dear Professionals and Families of Visually Impaired and Sighted Students,

Our early application deadline is coming up on January 18, 2015 so we wanted to remind you about this opportunity! Visually impaired and sighted students across the U.S. ages 15-19 have an amazing opportunity to participate in a 9-month program that includes an expedition to the Grand Canyon with No Barriers Youth on July 13-24, 2015. No Barriers Youth (formerly Global Explorers) has provided educational travel opportunities for visually impaired and sighted students since 2010 in various destinations from the Peruvian Rainforest to the Grand Canyon. In 2015, we will travel to the Grand Canyon. Attached is our flyer with program details. 

Cost:  $1,225 + travel to Phoenix, AZ.  Due to generous funding from the National Park Service's Natural Sound & Night Skies Division (NSNSD), this program has been partially offset from its original price.

Eligible Students: Blind, Visually Impaired and Sighted

Here is a link to our online application: 
Deadline: February 1, 2015:

http://fs30.formsite.com/nobarriersusasoldiers/form27/index.html

Developed in partnership with world-renowned blind mountaineer and Board member Erik Weihenmayer, our Leading the Way program unites students of mixed abilities on incredible adventures around the world. With help from another Board member, Bill Barkeley, Leading the Way has grown to include programs for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Participants gain unparalleled skills as leaders who focus on building a shared vision, encouraging independence and teamwork, learning from mistakes, questioning assumptions, promoting trust and embracing adversity. All participants learn the adaptive skills necessary to fulfill their roles as members of a diverse team striving to accomplish a common goal. For more information, visit our website: http://nobarriersyouth.org/programs/leading_the_way 

At No Barriers, we believe that what's within you is stronger than what's in your way, and we are out to prove it every day through our transformative journeys that help students discover their potential.  Please contact us for more information if you would like to join our efforts by supporting a student or school program. 

Please contact Allyson Hannah at allyson.hannah at nobarriersusa.org or call us at 970-484-3633 with any questions and share this email with those who may be interested. We look forward to connecting with you!

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