<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi everyone,<div><br></div><div>Check out the comprehensive list of programs you can try this summer in the forwarded email. They are great opportunities to meet other blind students, blind mentors, and boost your skills and confidence between school years!<br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ellana Crew, President</span><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Maryland Association of Blind Students</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">443-758-7211</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://nfbmd.org/students">nfbmd.org/students</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://facebook.com/mdabs.federation">facebook.com/mdabs.federation</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">@MDABS_NFB<br></span><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Maryland Association of Blind Students knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind students because low expectations create obstacles between blind students</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 13pt;"> and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> "National Federation of the Blind" <<a href="mailto:communicationsteam@nfb.org">communicationsteam@nfb.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> January 15, 2019 at 7:19:11 PM EST<br><b>To:</b> Ellana Crew <<a href="mailto:eemcrew@gmail.com">eemcrew@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Parents and Students: Start Planning for Summer</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> "National Federation of the Blind" <<a href="mailto:communicationsteam@nfb.org">communicationsteam@nfb.org</a>><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type">

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                                                                        <p>The National Federation of the Blind, together with the country’s premier training centers for the blind, offer a variety of summer programs for blind and low-vision children and young adults that build blindness skills and encourage independence.</p>

                                                                        <h2>National Programs</h2>

                                                                        <h3><strong>NFB BELL Academy</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>NFB BELL Academy is a two-week-long summer program that prepares blind and low-vision children to be confident and independent adults. They learn Braille and nonvisual skills through fun, hands-on activities in a daytime or residential setting.<br>
                                                                        Ages: 4 to 12 <br>
                                                                        Dates: Varies <br>
                                                                        Location: Nationwide<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13495&qid=2617048">nfb.org/bell-academy</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>NFB EQ</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>NFB EQ is a week-long summer engineering program for blind and low-vision teens. Participants forge new friendships while increasing their engineering knowledge, problem-solving abilities, self-confidence, and independence.<br>
                                                                        Grades: 9 to 12 <br>
                                                                        Dates: June 16 to 22, 2019<br>
                                                                        Location: Baltimore, MD<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13496&qid=2617048">blindscience.org/nfbeq</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>NFB National Convention Youth Track</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>The NFB National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. Every year, blind youth can participate in a variety of seminars and social activities designed to provide a meaningful convention experience, foster independence, and promote positive attitudes about blindness.<br>
                                                                        Ages: Varies<br>
                                                                        Dates: July 7 to 12, 2019<br>
                                                                        Location: Las Vegas, NV<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13497&qid=2617048">nfb.org/convention</a></p>

                                                                        <h2>Louisiana Center for the Blind<br>
                                                                        Location: Ruston, LA</h2>

                                                                        <h3><strong>Buddy Program</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>The Buddy Program is an innovative three-week-long program that pairs blind children with positive blind role models, teaches them alternative techniques, and includes fun activities such as swimming, tandem biking, and horseback riding.<br>
                                                                        Grades: 4 to 8<br>
                                                                        Dates: July 21 to August 10, 2019<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13498&qid=2617048">louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>STEP Program</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>The eight-week-long Summer Transition and Empowerment Program (STEP) introduces blind teens to the alternative techniques of blindness and workplace readiness skills through a paid internship. By interacting with mentors and peers (including during the NFB National Convention), students acquire the skills and attitudes necessary for living independently and productively.<br>
                                                                        Grades: 9 to 12<br>
                                                                        Dates: June 16 to August 10, 2019<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13499&qid=2617048">louisianacenter.org/step-program</a></p>

                                                                        <h2>BLIND, Inc.<br>
                                                                        Location: Minneapolis, MN</h2>

                                                                        <h3><strong>Buddy Program</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>In the Buddy Program blind children learn important skills, embrace the empowering attitudes and philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind, and explore the wonderful and fun Twin Cities.<br>
                                                                        Ages: 9 to 13<br>
                                                                        Dates: June 9 to 29, 2019 <br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13500&qid=2617048">buddy.blindinc.org</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>PREP</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>The Post-Secondary Readiness and Empowerment Program (PREP) is an eight-week-long summer program for blind teens where they learn new skills and become better prepared to attend college and transition into the workforce.<br>
                                                                        Grades: 9 to 12<br>
                                                                        Dates: June 8 to August 3, 2019<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13501&qid=2617048">prep.blindinc.org</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>STYLE </strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>The Summer Transition Youth Learning Experience (STYLE) program offers three separate five-day-long sessions for high school students where they learn new skills, gain confidence, and have fun throughout the summer. Attend one, two, or all three sessions.<br>
                                                                        Ages: 14 to 21<br>
                                                                        Session 1: July 15 to 19, 2019; Session 2: July 22 to 26, 2019; Session 3: July 29 to August 2, 2019<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13502&qid=2617048">style.blindinc.org</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>Summer College Comprehensive Program</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>This program is designed with the busy college student in mind. Participants enhance their blindness skills and increase their confidence during one or more summer programs at BLIND, Inc.<br>
                                                                        Ages: High school graduates (18 years and older)<br>
                                                                        Dates: June 1 to August 10, 2019<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13503&qid=2617048">college.blindinc.org</a></p>

                                                                        <h2>Colorado Center for the Blind<br>
                                                                        Location: Littleton, CO</h2>

                                                                        <h3><strong>Challenge and Adventure</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>In this program, students can run in a 5K race, play goalball and hockey, learn self-defense, and go canoeing. They can also try yoga, gymnastics, and develop an exercise routine. They learn how to prepare delicious foods and how to maintain a nutritious diet.<br>
                                                                        Ages: 11 to 21<br>
                                                                        Dates: June 21 to 30, 2019<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13504&qid=2617048">cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>Confidence Camp</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>This two-week-long day program is filled with learning, challenges, and fun. Children meet blind role models and focus on cooking, cleaning, Braille, independent travel, and technology. They also have fun swimming, rock climbing, making a tactile art piece, and going on exciting field trips.<br>
                                                                        Ages: 5 to 10<br>
                                                                        Dates: June 10 to 21, 2019<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13504&qid=2617048">cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>Cracking the College Code</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>In this program, blind students develop the skills they need to be successful in college. They learn about accessible tools and strategies for chemistry, biology, statistics, robotics, and more. In addition, they learn how to practice self-advocacy and learn how to navigate the landscape of higher education.<br>
                                                                        Ages: 16 to 21<br>
                                                                        Dates: July 18 to August 2, 2019<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13504&qid=2617048">cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>Module Madness</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>For those interested in a shorter program, the Colorado Center offers three different modules throughout the summer. In all three modules, students live in an apartment with other students and a counselor, and build core skills in Braille, technology, home management, and cane travel. <br>
                                                                        Ages: Varies<br>
                                                                        Dates: Varies<br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13504&qid=2617048">cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>No Limits to Learning</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>In this eight-week-long residential program, students live in an apartment and meet blind people who work in all kinds of jobs. They participate in rock climbing, goalball, white water rafting, and more. They also build core skills in Braille, technology, home management, and cane travel, and attend the NFB National Convention. <br>
                                                                        Ages: 14 to 21<br>
                                                                        Dates: June 7 to August 2, 2019 <br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13504&qid=2617048">cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</a></p>

                                                                        <h3><strong>World of Work</strong></h3>

                                                                        <p>In the World of Work program, students travel to the Denver metro area via bus and light rail to meet with blind people who work in a variety of professions. They develop confidence, practice their interviewing skills, and put together a résumé.<br>
                                                                        Ages: 11 to 21<br>
                                                                        Dates: June 7 to 21, 2019 <br>
                                                                        More Info: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=13504&qid=2617048">cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth </a></p>
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