[MDPOBC] May 2021 Note
Maria de la Concepcion Hernandez Legorreta
mariahl at mdschblind.org
Tue May 4 19:57:51 UTC 2021
[Logo of the Maryland School for the Blind: Achieving Independence]
May 2021 Note
Welcome to May! We have awesome summer programs and ECC webinars coming up you will not want to miss. As always find all our events on the Maryland TVI Portal<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=96e4cfd759&e=f570d81d7e>
May calendar of events
* 4: NFB Transition Mentoring event: Selecting the Right College Major. 7 pm EST. Contact Maurice Peret, MPeret at nfb.org<mailto:MPeret at nfb.org> Mobile (804) 928-4015
* 5: CLB Transition LITE Program: Contact Contact Bethany Martin, Manager of Youth and Education Services. Phone: 202-573-9661 (cell). E-mail: bmartin at clb.org<mailto:bmartin at clb.org>
* 10: NFB Transition Mentoring event: Volunteering and Giving Back. 7 pm EST. Contact Maurice Peret, MPeret at nfb.org<mailto:MPeret at nfb.org> Mobile (804) 928-4015
* 11-14: APH National Coding Symposium<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=6e3d17a081&e=f570d81d7e>
* 11: Ordering in and hanging out: Bridges Transition event. <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=fb7060c807&e=f570d81d7e> Students will get together via Zoom at 5 p.m. & discuss how to use meal delivery services, such as DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub. We will practice with the services (using Smartphones, tablets, and/or computers) and determine which we like best (in terms of accessibility and what is offered nearby). Next comes the fun part: each participating student will receive (via email or text) a gift card to purchase dinner from the service they choose. While we wait for our meals, we’ll chat, and, when our meals arrive, we can discuss the good, the bad, and the YUMMM of the process. Space is limited, so please sign up early.
* 18: NFB Transition Mentoring event: Networking as a Job Search Skill. 7 pm EST. Contact Maurice Peret, MPeret at nfb.org<mailto:MPeret at nfb.org> Mobile (804) 928-4015
MSB Summer Programs
We have several exciting programs your blind and low vision students can sign up for this summer through the Maryland School for the Blind. Check them out below and reach out with any questions. We have both in person as well as virtual opportunities. As more summer opportunities become available, they will all be posted to our 'Summer Opportunities' Section of our TVI Portal<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=0ff4737ae2&e=f570d81d7e>
MSB Camp Abilities
Dates: June 21-25
Ages: 12-17
In person
The Maryland School for the Blind will be offering Camp Abilities in-person this summer from June 21-25, 2021. The camp will be overnight for students ages 12-17 who are blind or low vision. Due to COVID precautions, the camp will be limited to 15 students. The camp is part of The Maryland School for the Blind Outreach's summer program. Our mission at The Maryland School for the Blind’s Camp Abilities is to provide students from across the state (and neighboring states) with an authentic and educational opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, health-enhancing activities, and social opportunities that they can continue after their week of camp. We strongly promote independence and self-advocacy throughout the week and encourage them to socialize and develop strong relationship with peers that will last a lifetime. For more information, contact Tim Taylor at timothyt at mdscshblind.org<mailto:timothyt at mdscshblind.org>.
REGISTER for CAMP ABILITIES HERE <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=7663723b70&e=f570d81d7e>
MSB MISLE
Dates: July 6-30
Ages: 16-21
In person
MISLE is a 4 week work based, residential (Monday-Friday) program for students with visual impairments ages 16-21 years of age. It is designed specifically to provide intensive instruction in all areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum, especially Career Education, Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Social Interaction, and Recreation/Leisure.
Cost: MISLE is funded 100% through the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) but approval is required to participate. If your child is already connected with DORS, contact your service coordinator for assistance.
To apply for DORS here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=f41f5f189c&e=f570d81d7e>
APPLY FOR MISLE HERE <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=28cc056455&e=f570d81d7e>
Contact: For more information about the MISLE program, contact Dareen Barrios at dareenb at mdschblind.org<mailto:dareenb at mdschblind.org> or 410-444-5000, ext. 1203.
2021 MSB TRECCK for Success Summer Program
In person and virtual opportunities available
Registration due: May 28
Register for any TRECCK for Success Programs here <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=546db25c3c&e=f570d81d7e>
TRECCK for Success is a program designed to provide instruction in the areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) for students entering 1st-12th grades in the fall. The ECC is a vision-specific set of skills that compensate for vision loss and is foundational for all other learning. It focuses on independence, assistive technology, vocational training, social engagement and more to prepare your child for his or her fullest life possible. It provides a framework for specially designed instructional strategies to teach visually impaired students skills they cannot learn incidentally but are essential for success in life.
Courses being offered this year:
Trecck for Success in person
In person. Parents must provide transportation to and from the Maryland School for the Blind
Courses will include coding, physical education, ECC instruction, social skills and more.
Ages: Students in 1st-12th grades
Daily from 9 am -3 pm
10 students max
July 6-9
July 12-16
Instructors: Travis Lawrence, Gina Fugate, Timothy Tyler and Amy Morrell
Astronomy and Space: virtual
Instructor: Josh Urban
Middle school and High School: July 6, 13, 20, 27
Elementary: July 8, 15, 22 and 29
What's beyond Earth? Does a black hole really eat stars? How high could you jump on the Moon? Instructor Josh Urban takes you on an out-of-this world journey in Space Wizards. Combining serious theoretical concepts with a good dose of fun, this engaging, conversational session runs for both the middle/high school audiences (Tuesday mornings at 9), and elementary school age kids (Thursday mornings at 9.). If you like space, or even have a mild interest in science, you'll enjoy Space Wizards. Buckle up - we've got light years to go!
* Week 1: Introduction to space and astronomical concepts (Distances, terms, brief overview of the solar system.)
* Week 2: The Solar System in detail (An extended visit with our space neighbors.)
* Week 3: Deep Space (learning about the mysterious things outside of the solar system, like black holes, strange stars, and entire galaxies.)
* Week 4: Applied Observing, and participating in science (ways we can start using our newfound knowledge, both for our own curiosity, and for future contributions to the scientific community.) Stories of the Stars (ancient legends about the night sky.)
Lego Braille Bricks Fun (English and Spanish) virtual
Instructors: Jamie Austin (English) and Conchita Hernandez (Spanish)
This course is being offered for elementary students. Students will receive a Lego Braille Bricks set in the mail. They will then participate in fun activities that relate to the ECC such as: braille instruction, conceptual positioning, manipulation, O & M concepts, and more. Students do not need to be braille readers to participate, just be blind or low vision. Students with additional disabilities welcome. Lessons are based on APH lesson plans and materials. This course will be available in both English and Spanish!
Course times 11 am
Tuesdays in English: July 6, 13, 20, and 27
Wednesdays in Spanish: July 7, 14, 21, and 28
Journalism for Blind and Low Vision Students: virtual
Instructor: Liz Wisecarver
For middle and high school students
1 pm
Students interested in writing, news, and technology will learn how NFB-NEWSLINE, the free electronic information service, can help them pursue interests in journalism. The course will reinforce ECC concepts, including braille literacy through the use of electronic braille displays, assistive technology and screen readers, and overall writing and reading comprehension skills. Students articles will be published in NFB Newsline by the end of the course. Students will also pursue other publications.
* Week 1: July 7 & 9, Introductions, exploring journalism jobs and publications, demo of NFB Newsline
* Week 2: July 14 & 16, Guest speaker a blind journalist, reading and critiquing articles together
* Week 3: July 21 & 23, Writing techniques, selecting a topic, and research
* Week 4: July 28 & 30, Publishing our articles, editing, sharing and pitching
REGISTER HERE FOR ANY of the TRECCK for SUCCESS programs <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=c617b4be25&e=f570d81d7e>
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Maryland Statewide Braille Spirit Day: June 1!
Wear your favorite Braille T-shirt or anything you have Braille related for a statewide Braille Spirit Day to celebrate all things Braille on June 1st! This Braille Spirit day is in conjunction with the announcement of the 2021 Braille Challenge National Qualifiers! If you don’t have something to wear, be creative, write a song, make a picture! It’s up to you how you show your spirit on June 1st! Encourage students and their families, TVIs, support staff and related services to participate! We need everyone to rally around our Brailletastic readers!
A special limited edition t-shirt is available for purchase <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=0d053f8520&e=f570d81d7e> and will be mailed to your home in time for the big day if you are interested. The t-shirt has the words “Maryland Bee-lieves in Braille'' in both print and Braille. A black eyed-susan and bee are on either side of the text. There is also the Maryland School for the Blind logo located at the very bottom of the design. Deadline to order is May 12th. If you need assistance ordering a shirt please e-mail Jackie Otwell at jacquelineo at mdschblind.org<mailto:jacquelineo at mdschblind.org> or 410-444-5000 Ext. 1488.
How can you let MSB’s Outreach Department know you’ve got spirit?
* Post photos on Facebook and tag Maryland School for the Blind on June 1st. Use the hashtag #MdBraille when you post!
* E-mail photos to Jackie Otwell at jacquelineo at mdschblind.org<mailto:jacquelineo at mdschblind.org> on June 1st. Please include a statement that includes that you give permission for these photos to be utilized on social media, websites and other platforms.
* Share it with your TVI and they can tell us all about it in your family's preferred method.
Everyone who shares their spirit will be entered in a raffle to win one of many prizes!
If you have any questions, please e-mail Jackie Otwell at jacquelineo at mdschblind.org<mailto:jacquelineo at mdschblind.org>
Check out the video below!
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Thank you to MIRC and Outreach Staff for sharing your spirit in this video!
Adaptive Sports and the ECC with Dr. Lauren Lieberman
The Maryland School for the Blind invites you to take part in a 3-part professional development series on adaptive sports and physical education for blind and low vision students.
Dr. Lauren Lieberman is the leading authority in the world on physical activity and sports for children who are blind or low vision. The recipient of numerous national and international awards for her work, she is the co-author of 20 books and has published more than 145 journal articles on adapted physical education. Lauren earned her doctorate in adapted physical education at Oregon State University with an emphasis on sensory impairments. She also taught at Perkins School for the Blind, the international leader in blind and deafblind education. Lauren is currently a Distinguished Service Professor at The College at Brockport, State University of New York, teaching adapted physical education. All are at 3:30 pm EST
* April 22: Infusing the ECC into Physical Education and Preparing for the Summer by Dr. Lauren Lieberman This webinar already happened and the recording can be found here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=9c8c8ca476&e=f570d81d7e>
* August 24 Placement decision making in PE related to promoting potential in all areas of the ECC<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=4aa8278249&e=f570d81d7e>
* September 23 Programming and resources in physical education for blind and low vision students<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=1b0d8d4f54&e=f570d81d7e>.3:30 pm EST
Consult: Lauren will be available to provide one on one consult to educators working with students in Maryland. She can provide tips, tricks and guidance in particular schools and with particular students. To receive consult services from Dr. Lieberman, please fill out this google doc.<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=0fa5824e44&e=f570d81d7e>
The Maryland Free Bridges Helpdesk
Upcoming Bridges Helpdesk events
May 11: Ordering In and Hanging Out
May 11 is National #EatWhatYouWant Day, and that’s what we plan to do, beginning at 5 p.m.! In this Bridges Helpdesk Outreach activity, students will get together in a Zoom room at 5 p.m. and discuss how to use meal delivery services, such as DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub. We will practice with the services (using Smartphones, tablets, and/or computers) and determine which we like best (in terms of accessibility and what is offered nearby).
Next comes the fun part: each participating student will receive (via email or text) a gift card to purchase dinner from the service they choose. While we wait for our meals, we’ll chat, and, when our meals arrive, we can discuss the good, the bad, and the YUMMM of the process.
Space is limited, so please sign up early on our Ordering In and Hanging Out web form<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=2c63be0c28&e=f570d81d7e>! We’ll send you the Zoom link after you register. We’re looking forward to an evening of food, friendship, and FUN!
Transition Tip Tuesdays
Life After IEPs Series
* May 4: When Do Things Change, and Why?
* May 11: Change in Instructional Services
* May 18: Change in Provision of Equipment
* May 25: Change in Accommodations and Modifications
Always Free and Confidential
The Free Bridges Helpdesk supports educators as well as students and families of blind/low vision students everywhere in Maryland. Our dedicated blind adults and blindness education experts are eager to help with questions, concerns, and ideas and to invest the time to ensure that you get thorough and helpful answers.
All inquiries are confidential, and we will never share information that identifies anyone who contacts the Helpdesk.
Contact us
* Accessible web form<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=3259566f35&e=f570d81d7e>
* Send us a text: (410) 305-9199
* Email: Helpdesk at imagemd.org<mailto:Helpdesk at imagemd.org>
* Visit our Bridges Helpdesk website<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=5461f2941a&e=f570d81d7e>
* Call (443) 320-4003, leave a voice mail message, and we will return your call
* Follow @BridgesHelpdesk on Twitter<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=73cb360aea&e=f570d81d7e> and on our Instagram feed at: bridgeshelpdesk.
This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services.
NFB Summer Programs
NFB EQ
July 5-30
Virtual
For students in grades 9-12
NFB EQ (the National Federation of the Blind Engineering Quotient program) is a week-long summer engineering program for blind and low-vision teens from around the United States. NFB EQ is jam-packed with fun and learning. Participants spend each day engaged in activities designed to strengthen their knowledge of engineering as well as their problem solving abilities. In the evenings, participants explore the local community and participate in various recreational activities.
More information and application for NFB EQ here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=6fea7c3fec&e=f570d81d7e>
NFB Bell Academy
The NFB BELL Academy—which stands for National Federation of the Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning®—is a nationwide (United States and Puerto Rico) summer program that prepares blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people who live the lives they want.
While NFB BELL Academy is typically in person across the country, we are excited to offer it virtually in 2021. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students for the following dates:
* Session 1 - June 7-18, 2021
* Session 2 - July 19-30, 2021
* Session 3 - August 9-20, 2021
Register and more information on NFB Bell Academy <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=7d8e7a8c0e&e=f570d81d7e>
NFB Maryland Transition Summer Programming
* Preparation of a Resume and Cover Letter 7:00 PM Eastern 7/5/2021
* Scholarship Opportunities 7:00 PM Eastern 7/13/2021
* Mastering Standardized Testing 7:00 PM Eastern 7/19/2021
* Navigating the Online Job Application 7:00 PM Eastern 8/3/2021
* Conquering the Common Application Essay 7:00 PM Eastern 8/9/2021
* Getting the Most Out of Your IEP in High School 7:00 PM Eastern 8/17/2021
* Job Interview Strategies 7:00 PM Eastern 9/6/2021
* Exploring Your Interests Through Job Shadowing and Internships 7:00 PM Eastern 9/14/2021
* Notetaking Fundamentals 7:00 PM Eastern 9/20/2021
For more information, please contact Maurice Peret,
(410) 659-9314, extension 2350| MPeret at nfb.org<mailto:MPeret at nfb.org>
Mobile (804) 928-4015
Connections Beyond Sight and Sound: Virtual Summer Institute 2021 Cortical Visual Impairment: Communication, Literacy, and Related Skills
Space is limited Registration Fee $50.00 per person
Presenters: Christine Roman-Lantzy, Christopher Russell and Jennifer Willis
Dates: August 10, 12, 17, 18 & 19
Register here for CBSS Summer Institute <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=67171c114f&e=f570d81d7e>
Perkins Compass Program for Transition Youth
Compass,<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=c497ba2b4f&e=f570d81d7e> our nine-month virtual enrichment program for blind and low vision high school students, is a completely new take on college and career readiness planning.
We're currently accepting applications<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=1a2e6eb431&e=f570d81d7e> for the 2021-22 session and are having so many exciting conversations with parents, students, educators and referring professionals who see the value in early planning to build up the critical academic and blindness skills necessary to reach each student's individual post-secondary goals.
Can Compass help your student successfully navigate to their future? Let's work together to find out.
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