[MDPOBC] Glide 2025/2026

[Maryland President]

Please find a note below from BISM.  This is a fabulous program!

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

From: Qualik Ford <qford at BISM.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1:41 PM
To: Lauren Altman National Student President <nabs.president at gmail.com>; alewis at nfb.org; 'Jackson, Delores Nikki' <njackson at nfb.org>; Ronza Othman <president at nfbmd.org>; 'Karen'' <kanderson at nfb.org>; Emma Meyer <emeyer at bism.org>; Juhi Narula <jnarula at BISM.org>
Subject: Glide 2025/2026 flyer

 

Good afternoon,

We are excited to announce the release of the glide 2025 2026 schedule and RSVP form.

The flyer will be attached to this email. The text of that flyer will be below. please circulate this along to any of your students (ages 14-21 ) who would benefit. While having a DORS case is encouraged, it is not required for attendance. We also provide transportation for those who request it. If you have any questions, please let us know.

 

 GLIDE - Gaining Leadership, Independence, Direction, and Experience 

GLIDE will prepare blind and low vision transition-aged youth for life after high school (college or employment) through interactive and energetic workshops. 

GLIDE returns for the 2025 - 2026 school year! Join us for another year of exciting new topics and activities! 

DATES and TOPICS: 

September 20: Prologue: Life Beyond the Classroom October 18: Commanding the Stage: Presenting with Presence 

November 15: Plot Twists & Partnerships: Working in Harmony 

December 13: Breaking the Script: Rising Beyond Expectations 

January 17: Conversations in the Margin: Informational Interviewing 

February 13: Gathering the Cast: NFBMD Convention 

March 14: From Chaos to Control: Organizing Your Way to Success 

April 18: Next Chapter: Stepping Into What’s Ahead 

June (TBD): Epilogue: Independent Living Skills Retreat 

WORKSHOP TIMES: 

9:30AM-10:00AM Breakfast Optional

10:AM-4:00PM Workshops at BISM 

3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21227 

(transportation provided if requested) 

“RSVP HERE!” :https://forms.gle/vCgrcPCDuSpmUcTs9 

If you have any questions, please contact Juhi Narula at  <mailto:jnarula at bism.org> jnarula at bism.org or 410-737-2642 
or Emma Meyer  <mailto:emeyer at bism.org> emeyer at bism.org 410-737-2616 
All workshops are led by qualified blind instructors and mentors. 
This program is made possible through a partnership with the Office of Blindness and Vision Services 
at the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).

 

 

 

Qualik Ford

📞

301-312-9813

Office phone

410-999-1857

Youth Coordinator

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland

“Independence, integrity, and innovation are paramount for us to embrace creating a universally accessible world for all.”

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