[nabs-l] Skill Training and Reinforcement for High School Students

[Sarah Alawami]

Well I did not receive as much hep as I woud have liked but the camp I
atended  was Camp Bloomfield in Malaboo California. I just wish they would
ave showed me how ot carry a tray as I'm learning this now.

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From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Arielle Silverman
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:35 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nabs-l] Skill Training and Reinforcement for High School Students

Hello all,

A while ago, I started a discussion on the list about skills that are
important for high school students to master before transitioning into
college, work, and adult life in general. Since then I have been asked to
help write a page for the new NABS Web site  describing these skill goals as
well as resources for high school students to use to sharpen their skills
and confidence in preparation for transitioning after graduation. Of course,
we will provide information about the summer youth programs at each of the
three NFB training centers. But for those high schoolers who can't get to a
training center or who want additional support during the year, I need your
input about other practical ways that these students can work on building
their skills while still in school. A few more specific questions for you
guys:

1. Did any of you receive Braille, travel, home management, etc.
training from someone in your local area outside of your school district? If
so, who was it and how did you find this teacher?

2. What are some suggestions for things students can do every day to
reinforce their skills in Braille, computers, travel, and home management
after initially learning them? (For example, a Braille tip would be to try
to read Braille books for pleasure as much as possible).

3. What kinds of  extracurricular activities, camps, etc. did you guys
participate in that you feel contributed to your skill development?

Please tell us about your experiences--I'm hoping to include as many ideas
from the list as possible in this Web page.

Thanks everyone for your contributions. You are helping to mentor and
support the next generation of blind youth!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Arielle Silverman
First Vice-President, National Association of Blind Students

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