[Mn-parents] Fwd: [Nfbmn-news] Fwd: PREP announcement

[Steve Jacobson]

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From: Jennifer Dunnam via Nfbmn-news <nfbmn-news at nfbnet.org>


This announcement to encourage high school students to apply for the
summer PREP program comes from Charlene Guggisberg, Admissions and
Special Programs Manager at BLIND, Inc. Please circulate widely!

Warm Greetings from BLIND, Incorporated:



It is once again time to start making plans for your summer.  This
year the PREP, Post-secondary Readiness Empowerment Program, our
eight-week program for blind high school students, will run from June
14, 2015 to August 7, 2015.



This exciting summer program is for blind high school students and is
designed to prepare them for academic, employment, and social success.
The PREP curriculum is designed to empower blind youth with the
alternative techniques of blindness they will need to be successful in
the college and the career fields they choose, and to give them the
confidence and belief in themselves they need to find and keep a job.



The core classes include Braille reading and writing, independent cane
travel, adaptive technology, career exploration, and home/dormitory
management, which includes cooking, cleaning, washing and labeling
clothes, personal care, and daily living skills.  Students also
participate in regularly scheduled discussion groups designed to build
confidence and learn from blind peers and adults.  This program
includes a three-week paid employment experience.  Students will
utilize the skills they have developed while earning minimum wage
working approximately 20 hours per week in local businesses and
agencies.



PREP students live with fellow students and adult counselors. These
counselors and instructors serve as successful and positive role
models.  Students shop for groceries, prepare meals, and clean their
apartments as part of their home and personal management training.
They begin to learn how to live independently while still in a
supportive environment. They develop problem-solving skills and come
to realize that they will be able to take care of themselves and take
responsibility for their own futures.



This program is based on a positive view of blindness, that if blind
people are given proper training and opportunity, they can be
successful in education, find meaningful employment, and live full and
productive lives.



Traveling to Orlando Florida

In July, 2015 PREP students will enjoy the exciting opportunity of
accompanying BLIND, Incorporated staff and adult students as we travel
to Orlando, Florida to attend the weeklong national convention of the
National Federation of the Blind.  During this convention, our PREP
students will join hundreds of other high school and college students
from around the country when attending the National Association of
Blind Students seminar.  Students will also attend other meetings,
seminars, learn about new ground-breaking technology and get involved
in social and recreational activities. This annual convention is
packed full of fun and great learning opportunities and experiences.



Throughout the summer the PREP students will also participate in a
variety of fun activities including going to Wild Mountain Water Park,
camping, rock climbing, shopping at various malls, etc.



For more information: or to complete an application you can visit our
website at www.blindinc.org or call 612-872-0100 (ext. 251), or toll
free 800-597-9558, or e-mail cguggisberg at blindinc.org

Sincerely,



Charlene Guggisberg, Admissions and Special Programs Manager

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