[MDPOBC] Mid December 2021 Note

Mon Dec 13 20:29:32 UTC 2021

Mid December 2021 Note
"Eyes on Maryland" Mid-December 2021 Note

Wishing you all a restful much deserved holiday break.
All events are always being updated on the Maryland TVI Portal<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=1c0b0f5010&e=f570d81d7e>
December 2021

·        14: NFB Career Mentoring: Financial Literacy. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97805432758<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=b0f7b8ca0b&e=f570d81d7e> Meeting ID: 978 0543 2758

·        14: Bridges Helpdesk Coffee Breaks for Parents. 7:30 pm. Join Bridges Helpdesk Coffee Breaks for Parents Zoom Meeting<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=58edcd0aa2&e=f570d81d7e> Meeting ID: 830 4035 5169 Passcode: 955560

·        14: APH webinar: Collaboration Station: How to Track Changes and Comments with JAWS registration <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=7a902b3c3e&e=f570d81d7e>

·        15: LBPD webinar: College 101: Navigating through the College Process with Join Rondez Green, a college senior, and The Maryland Accessible Textbook Program to chat about the college experience.  Register for LBPD webinar here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=22ecd12faf&e=f570d81d7e>

·        17: Deadline to Request a braille Santa or Winter Letter <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=15731a837a&e=f570d81d7e>

·        20: NFB Career Mentoring: Mastering the Job Interview. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94217340451<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=4bec0c4559&e=f570d81d7e> Meeting ID: 942 1734 0451

[Maryland School for the Blind: See Beyond]

[Colorfull full Braille cell. Words on the logo " Maryland Regional Braille Challenge and the Braille Insitute"]

Just Add Braille to Your Recipe for Success!

2022 Maryland Regional Braille Challenge

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Maryland School for the Blind

Register now for the 2022 Maryland Regional Braille Challenge! We have events for a variety of levels of Braille readers! This year we will be focusing on using Braille to develop skills in the kitchen. Registration is due by January 7th! This event may be virtual or in-person. Still being determined.

·        Maryland Regional Braille Challenge - Grades K-5. This event is for proficient Braille readers who are reading on grade level or below. Below grade level readers and Kindergartners can not qualify for the national competition.  Maryland Regional Braille Challenge Registration Form<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e2e8a7b7a2&e=f570d81d7e>

·        NFB BELL Exploration Program. This is a non-competitive program in which students in K-5 will participate in beginning Braille activities.  Participants are typically just learning the alphabet and some contractions. NFB BELL Exploration Registration Form<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=9138928ee7&e=f570d81d7e>

·        Little Dots Program Early Childhood program in which children ages 2-5 participate in Braille related activities with their families. Registration coming soon!
Nominate your child's TVI for the Teacher of the Year in Excellence in Braille Instruction. This award is sponsored by the Braille Institute. If you nominate your child's teacher, let us know so that we can recognize him or her at the Maryland Regional Braille Challenge. TVI’s are also encouraged to nominate their colleagues!  Learn more from the Braille Institute.<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=2ec913b69d&e=f570d81d7e> Nominate a Maryland Teacher here.<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e40f89776b&e=f570d81d7e>

Visit the Maryland Regional Braille Challenge website<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=932010bd75&e=f570d81d7e> to see photos from past events!

Jacqueline Otwell
jacquelineo at mdschblind.org<mailto:jacquelineo at mdschblind.org>

MSB Outreach December Short Courses

Another chance to participate in one of borh of these fun upcoming events...
FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES;
Virtual Storytelling
Virtual Storytelling Workshop for all Ages registration<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=7c61ad5048&e=f570d81d7e>
Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Grab a comfy seat, some hot chocolate and settle back to listen to the TWO-TIME STORYTELLING GRAMMY WINNER, Bill Harley, enthrall and delight you with his stories. Fun for the whole family! A link to join the Student/Family Group will be emailed to registrants prior to the event
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FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS;

Cooking 101
Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cooking 101 Registration<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=b4982f2ecb&e=f570d81d7e>

View a prerecorded video tutorial presentation in which Conchita Hernandez, Statewide Blind and Low Vision Specialist shares one of her favorite recipes and kitchen “tricks of the trade”. Conchita has low vision and will demonstrate safe techniques when using a stove top to prepare a favorite snack. A link to join will be included in a REMINDER email sent to the registrants prior to the event.

Questions or comments: email conchita.hernandez @ maryland.gov<http://maryland.gov>

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