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<span style="color:#007C89">Webinar: Holiday Gifts for Children and Adults Who are Blind and Visually Impaired </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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MSB Short Course: Virtual Storytelling </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">MSB Parent short course: Holiday Cooking Ideas for your Aspiring Chef </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">Maryland Narrowing the Gap for Blind and Low Vision Student Application (TVI program) DUE</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">ParentConnect: A family support Group offered in partnership with the Virtual Parent Support Group Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">https://zoom.us/j/96848235786</span></a> Meeting ID: 968 4823 5786<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">NCUEB</span></a> test at the Maryland School for the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">https://zoom.us/j/97805432758</span></a> Meeting ID: 978 0543 2758<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Request a braille Santa or Winter Letter </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#007C89">https://zoom.us/j/94217340451</span></a> Meeting ID: 942 1734 0451<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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In an effort to narrow this gap, the Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Intervention/Special Education Services is partnering with the National Federation of the Blind and Louisiana Tech University to bring a quality, nationally recognized
program to Maryland consisting of in-person and virtual learning experiences. The NFB Professional Learning Community/Immersion and Mentoring Program will consist of in-person components that will be conducted at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
Institute (NFBJI) located in Baltimore, Maryland, the NFB Washington Seminar held in Washington, D.C., and the NFB National Convention held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Louisiana Tech University Graduate Certificate program is a one-year program that is
primarily remote but has a weeklong immersion experience at the NFBJI. Applicants must already possess a teaching certificate for this program. <br>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">This first cohort will begin in the spring of 2022, with an anticipated graduation in the spring of 2023. Individuals that are selected to participate in this first cohort will receive full tuition
with a signed agreement to stay in Maryland and teach for a minimum of three years. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">In order to be considered for participation, individuals must: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=307b0d463f&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Complete the application and provide all requested
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Apply and be accepted to the Louisiana Tech Graduate Certificate in Visual Impairments - Blind Education program. You must apply separately through Louisiana Tech by November 30, 2021, to receive funding through
this program. <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=12bd527d89&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Application for Louisiana Tech Graduate Certificate in Visual Impairments - Blind Education
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Participate in the following in-person programming components. While the NFB Professional Learning Community/Immersion and Mentoring Program and Louisiana Tech program are primarily virtual, there are several
required in-person components that must be attended. Assistance will be provided for individuals to participate.
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">NFB National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana – July 5-10, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo4">
<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Weeklong Immersion Training Experience, Baltimore Maryland – June 2022<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Agree to work at least three years in Maryland post graduation or be required to repay 100% of the tuition assistance received. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
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10:00 - 10:45 am for younger students<br>
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<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=29d185b22c&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Register for Virtual Storytelling here</span></a><br>
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Grab a comfy seat and settle back to listen to the TWO-TIME STORYTELLING GRAMMY WINNER,
<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Bill Harley</span></strong>, enthrall and delight you with his stories. Fun for the whole family!<br>
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<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=f5ba8faa1b&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Register for Holiday cooking ideas here</span></a><br>
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View a prerecorded video tutorial presentation in which<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> Melissa Sheeder and
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#757575">We need a variety of help to help make the Braille Challenge a success but we can't do it without you!<br>
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Date: February 5, 2022<br>
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We are unsure if the event will be in person or virtual at this time so stay tuned!<br>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#333333">Check out the website for updates: </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#757575"><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=360ece44fd&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Maryland</span></a><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=d705e7b54c&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Regional
Braille Challenge</span></a><br>
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Complete the <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=983487d28e&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">2022</span></a> <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=be7a3d4649&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89"> Maryland
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You can volunteer for a few hours in the morning, a few hours in the afternoon or all day! The google form provides more details.<br>
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This year’s theme will be “Just Add Braille to Your Recipe for Success!” Parents and students will focus on ECC skills in the kitchen! <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">Virtual modules scheduled for December in hopes that you will refer your transition consumers to our program. Remember
that our online mentee application can be found at <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=0d79d7e7d1&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">https://nfb.org/menteeapplication</span></a> but
this step should not be an obstacle to consumers joining in to discover what they are all about.</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">
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This module will provide students with strategies to effectively advocate on the college campus to obtain accessible course materials and information and technology, proactively communicate with professors, and navigate college disability services and requests
for accommodation. Students will also learn about the importance of strong blindness skills, self-confidence, and blending in as predictors of success, as well as learning about the soft skills important in effective leadership. <br>
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Meeting ID: 968 4823 5786</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Pre-Employment Transition Category</span></strong><br>
After completing this module, students will have gained familiarity with a variety of financial institutions, learned how to open a personal bank account, write checks, and balance a checkbook.<br>
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Meeting ID: 978 0543 2758</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">
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After completing this module, students will become familiar with the job interview process, including how to effectively research an organization, prepare for an interview, and conduct oneself during and following an interview. The student will be familiar
with issues to consider relating to disclosure of a disability prior to, during, or after the interview.<br>
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With any questions or need for further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Maurice Peret: <a href="mailto:mperet@nfb.org" target="_blank">mperet@nfb.org</a></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">
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<span style="font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">The First Transition Fair was a success!<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">The Maryland Transition Coalition made up of the Maryland School for the Blind, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, DORS, Colombia Lighthouse
for the Blind, Bridges Transition Help Desk, Connections Beyond Sight and Sound and Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, put on the first Transition fair for blind and low vision youth on November 12. We were able to share resources and information in
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575">The National Federation of the Blind works to get more Braille into the hands of blind and low-vision children. We are excited to provide Braille letters and activities to celebrate the holiday
and winter season in December. Each letters is part of a fun celebration packet of activities. The celebration packet is accompanied by a print copy for the whole family to participate. Request a Santa or Winter Celebration letter! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575"><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=f04c7191f1&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#007C89">Please choose a letter from Santa or
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Maryland State Department of Education<br>
Division of Special Education/Early <br>
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200 W. Baltimore Street<br>
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595<br>
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