[Mdpobc] FW: Independence 2011 is almost here

Thu Mar 17 20:56:35 UTC 2011

fyi

Trudy L. Pickrel
President MD Parents of Blind Children
301-387-4182
301-501-1818
www.tlcbythelake.weebly.com

There is a Braille literacy crisis in America.

only 10% blind Children being taught Braille

You can be part of the solution.

Buy a Louis Braille Commemorative coin at www.nfb.org

Subject: Independence 2011 is almost here 
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:15:16 -0400
From: aphelps at BISM.org
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The birds are singing, the sun is out, it is time to start making plans for the summer and Independence 2011 is the place to be! Please be sure to help spread the word about this fantastic summer program for blind/low vision youth entering into the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. 

What is Independence 2011? 
Independence 2011 is a seven-week residential training program that provides blind and low vision teens with the nonvisual skills and confidence to help transition from high school to college and/or employment. 

Learn to travel independently using a long white cane
Experience real-world career opportunities 
Two-week paid work experience 
Learn to read and write using Braille 
Develop computer skills through assistive technology 
Reside in campus apartments with blind instructor/mentors
Expand cooking, cleaning, and shopping skills
Attend the NFB Youth Slam, a STEP Leadership Academy
Develop a positive attitude about blindness
Attend the 2011 NFB national convention in Orlando, FL
Tour Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Disney World 
Participate in recreational and athletic activities 

Who Can Apply?
Legally blind high school students who are entering into the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in the fall of 2011. Applicants should have an open case with their state’s vocational rehabilitation or have an alternative funding source.

Where? Again we will return to Towson University where the students will live in apartments on campus 

Sponsored by? Blind Industries and Services of Maryland

When? June 19 – August 5

For more information or to apply, please contact Amy Phelps at 410-737-2642 or aphelps at bism.org

Warm regards, 

Amy C. Phelps  

Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-737-2642
Mobile: 410-274-1647
Fax: 410-737-2689
Toll Free: 888-322-4567
E-mail: aphelps at bism.org

"...given proper training and opportunity, the average blind person can do the average job in the average place of business and do it as well as his or her sighted neighbor..." Freedom for the Blind, James H. Omvig

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