[Mdpobc] FW: [blindkid] Fwd: [Nfbmn-news] Fwd: PREP announcement

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

Another program for your consideration! I believe this may be the first year
the PREP Program is offering an employment experience.
Melisa

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>
>This announcement to encourage high school students to apply for the 
>summer PREP program comes from Charlene Guggisberg, Admissions and 
>Special Programs Manager at BLIND, Inc. Please circulate widely!
>
>Warm Greetings from BLIND, Incorporated:
>
>
>
>It is once again time to start making plans for your summer.  This year 
>the PREP, Post-secondary Readiness Empowerment Program, our eight-week 
>program for blind high school students, will run from June 14, 2015 to 
>August 7, 2015.
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>
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>This exciting summer program is for blind high school students and is 
>designed to prepare them for academic, employment, and social success.
>The PREP curriculum is designed to empower blind youth with the 
>alternative techniques of blindness they will need to be successful in 
>the college and the career fields they choose, and to give them the 
>confidence and belief in themselves they need to find and keep a job.
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>The core classes include Braille reading and writing, independent cane 
>travel, adaptive technology, career exploration, and home/dormitory 
>management, which includes cooking, cleaning, washing and labeling 
>clothes, personal care, and daily living skills.  Students also 
>participate in regularly scheduled discussion groups designed to build 
>confidence and learn from blind peers and adults.  This program 
>includes a three-week paid employment experience.  Students will 
>utilize the skills they have developed while earning minimum wage 
>working approximately 20 hours per week in local businesses and 
>agencies.
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>
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>PREP students live with fellow students and adult counselors. These 
>counselors and instructors serve as successful and positive role 
>models.  Students shop for groceries, prepare meals, and clean their 
>apartments as part of their home and personal management training.
>They begin to learn how to live independently while still in a 
>supportive environment. They develop problem-solving skills and come to 
>realize that they will be able to take care of themselves and take 
>responsibility for their own futures.
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>This program is based on a positive view of blindness, that if blind 
>people are given proper training and opportunity, they can be 
>successful in education, find meaningful employment, and live full and 
>productive lives.
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>
>Traveling to Orlando Florida
>
>In July, 2015 PREP students will enjoy the exciting opportunity of 
>accompanying BLIND, Incorporated staff and adult students as we travel 
>to Orlando, Florida to attend the weeklong national convention of the 
>National Federation of the Blind.  During this convention, our PREP 
>students will join hundreds of other high school and college students 
>from around the country when attending the National Association of 
>Blind Students seminar.  Students will also attend other meetings, 
>seminars, learn about new ground-breaking technology and get involved 
>in social and recreational activities. This annual convention is packed 
>full of fun and great learning opportunities and experiences.
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>Throughout the summer the PREP students will also participate in a 
>variety of fun activities including going to Wild Mountain Water Park, 
>camping, rock climbing, shopping at various malls, etc.
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>For more information: or to complete an application you can visit our 
>website at www.blindinc.org or call 612-872-0100 (ext. 251), or toll 
>free 800-597-9558, or e-mail cguggisberg at blindinc.org
>
>Sincerely,
>
>
>
>Charlene Guggisberg, Admissions and Special Programs Manager
>
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         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
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