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<BR><FONT color=#002060 size=3><STRONG>Trudy L. Pickrel</STRONG></FONT><BR><FONT color=#002060 size=3><STRONG>President MD Parents of Blind Children</STRONG></FONT><BR><FONT size=3><FONT color=#002060><STRONG>301-387-4182<BR>301-501-1818</STRONG><BR></FONT></FONT><FONT color=#800080 size=4><STRONG><A href="http://www.tlcbythelake.weebly.com/" target=_blank>www.tlcbythelake.weebly.com</A><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>
<DIV><FONT color=#c00000 size=2>There is a Braille literacy crisis in America.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#c00000 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#c00000 size=2>only 10% blind Children being taught Braille</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#c00000 size=2>You can be part of the solution.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#c00000 size=2>Buy a Louis Braille Commemorative coin at <A href="http://www.nfb.org/" target=_blank>www.nfb.org</A></FONT></DIV></STRONG></FONT><BR><BR><BR>
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Subject: Independence 2011 is almost here <BR>Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:15:16 -0400<BR>From: aphelps@BISM.org<BR>To: allen.harris@dwx.com; ALewis@nfb.org; nabs.president@gmail.com; bacheadle@msn.com; bbpierce@pobox.com; bandbjacobs@verizon.net; bunaDahal@dynamicbuna.com; office@nfbny.org; carlos.servan@nebraska.gov; carrie.gilmer@gmail.com; Clrobertson@smith.k12.ms.us; chelseap08@gmail.com; mentoring@nfbutah.org; cryoung1125@aol.com; chet_smalley@neo.rr.com; CDanielsen@nfb.org; chikodinaka09021982@gmail.com; ctaylorb2@aol.com; Daelc@OBS.ORG; dmdiaz10@hotmail.com; danac929@gamil.com; dmitchell777@bellsouth.net; dandrews@visi.com; davidb521@gmail.com; ddenotaris@state.pa.us; david@rustytelephone.net; deja.powell@gmail.com; boonerehab@aol.com; edna.johnson@dc.gov; ERinglein@nfb.org; Faith2inhim@aol.com; palernest@hotmail.com; faithpenn@hotmail.com; fschroeder@sks.com; grainnenicdaeid@gmail.com; gdewall@mail.csuchico.edu; harold.wilson2@verizon.net; iwilcox2011@gmail.com; jangardnermail@gmail.com; jmazzitti@state.pa.us; debandjeff@inebraska.com; JHartle@nfb.org; JFreeh@nfb.org; nfbofpa@att.net; jmccarthynfb@earthlink.net; jomvig@comcast.net; jgrostefon@state.pa.us; John.Walsh@dhs.state.nj.us; lilrichie411@gmail.com; JChwalow@nfb.org; jrasmussen@dors.state.md.us; kea.anderson@gmail.com; KZakhnini@nfb.org; kgiannak@optonline.net; KWadia@nfb.org; lmartinez@gmail.com; lynnelaine@comcast.net; Barbara.Mallory@state.de.us; themanje@gmail.com; mwoods@freelife.com; mariamorais@bellsouth.net; mwroane@mindspring.com; MRiccobono@nfb.org; marsha.drenth@gmail.com; MJernigan@nfb.org; trillian551@gmail.com; mhartle@nfb.org; mmaurer@butler.edu; mredfearn1980@yahoo.com; melissa@riccobono.us; melody.lindsey@dbvi.virginia.gov; mcikeyc@aol.com; mindyjoy@nyc.rr.com; nfbmd@nfbnet.org; Pam.Pendleton@dbvi.virginia.gov; patkane@state.pa.us; nfbnj@yahoo.com; rwnfbi@qwest.net; raniaismail04@gmail.com; brick0227@gmail.com; westfrye@verizon.net; rgardner@nfb.org; aznor99@aol.com; rtsheehan@yahoo.com; sandyh50@verizon.net; starbellyserena@gmail.com; nfbmd@earthlink.net; hotstufsg1972@gmail.com; sureshirley@gmail.com; sepolansky@verizon.net; t.l.cantrell@comcast.net; thefur@earthlink.net; riveraley@verizon.net; tolivero@nfb.org; wwjdtracey@comcast.net; tlpickrel@hotmail.com; vacotton@gmail.com; one.fisherman@hawaiiantel.net; wilkens_e@hotmail.com; will.lindsay1@gmail.com; WOJacobs@nfb.org; wingfield1121@bellsouth.net; abreitschwerdt@BISM.org; agordon@bism.org; dianne.grant7@yahoo.com; jpharrison@bism.org; kimbo_seep3@yahoo.com; rhopkins@bism.org; storyprincess2000@yahoo.com<BR><BR>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">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. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">What is Independence 2011? </SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">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. </SPAN></P>
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<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Learn to travel independently using a long white cane</SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Experience real-world career opportunities </SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Two-week paid work experience </SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Learn to read and write using Braille </SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Develop computer skills through assistive technology </SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Reside in campus apartments with blind instructor/mentors</SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Expand cooking, cleaning, and shopping skills</SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Attend the NFB Youth Slam, a STEP Leadership Academy</SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Develop a positive attitude about blindness</SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Attend the 2011 NFB national convention in Orlando, FL</SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Tour Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Disney World </SPAN></LI>
<LI class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Participate in recreational and athletic activities </SPAN></LI></UL>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Who Can Apply?</SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Legally blind high school students who are entering into the 10<SUP>th</SUP>, 11<SUP>th</SUP>, and 12<SUP>th</SUP> grades in the fall of 2011. Applicants should have an open case with their state’s vocational rehabilitation or have an alternative funding source.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Where? Again we will return to Towson University where the students will live in apartments on campus </SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Sponsored by? Blind Industries and Services of Maryland</SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">When? June 19 – August 5</SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">For more information or to apply, please contact Amy Phelps at 410-737-2642 or <A href="mailto:aphelps@bism.org">aphelps@bism.org</A></SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Warm regards, </SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 20pt">Amy C. Phelps </SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext"></SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Blind Industries and Services of Maryland</SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">3345 Washington Blvd</SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Baltimore, MD 21227</SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Phone: 410-737-2642</SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Mobile: 410-274-1647</SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Fax: 410-737-2689</SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Toll Free: 888-322-4567</SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">E-mail: </SPAN><A href="mailto:aphelps@bism.org"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: blue; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">aphelps@bism.org</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></P>
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