[nabs-l] student events
sarah baebler
wolvessarah at hotmail.com
Fri Jan 9 17:59:29 UTC 2009
Well Wisconsin has only have a
few organizations/camps/events for blind so I know a lot and my blind students, and they
know a lot more. So we got a huge list together and invited them to convention and had them list a fun
activity and a work/student issue that they wanted to do/learn. So with
that list we try to work out both the fun and serious topics. Our board
before has always decided on topics and figured what we've had problems with
and then make session out of them. In the past year we've have phone board meetings that have had 20 people come and get involved with deciding and being on committees. If your just starting out you should
have an event like rock climbing or goalball and do something with a work
related topic like how to interview and technology. Then you can start
small and have a fun and serious activity. This will one get a lot of people
involved around the state because it will be something fun and not just sitting
around the chance are honestly that you will have a greater attendance. Then you can also get a lot of contacts through that where you
can send and get involved with further activities. If you should do a flier, where you list the who, what, where,
when, how and yes even a why. Then send that to all your contacts, email
list, camps, state programs that work with the blind, schools, and so on and so
forth anything you can think of. Even though you may not know all the
blind people in your state these people will know or be able to forward it on. We also made brochures and sent them to colleges and high school as well as those state programs. The brochure just states about all the things we do and shows pictures of events, and explains our goals. If you want I can send you a version and I am willing to assit you if you choose to make one. We used publisher and just bought thick paper and ink which is much cheaper than ordering or goign somewhere and having them make it. Another thing that we have done is involve non-students, people looking for employment, or just in transition or in training programs. We have found that even though these are not students they still benefit from learning about programs, services, advocating, and many more. We've helped some be more independant and obtain jobs as well as a couple that decided to choose to attend college. Also with a independent
issue we have noticed that if you intend to invited minors (18 or under) then
you should have them be accompanied by a guardian or adult. I've attached
3 events that we've done, I hope it's helpful. They might not be ideal for your neck of the woods but it's what works for us.
If you have any more questions let me know
Sarah
WABS vice president
WAGDU vice president
Get in Touch with Your Inner Primate!
On
Saturday, March 29, the Wisconsin Association of Blind Students (WABS) will be
holding a Rock Climbing event in Madison Wisconsin. We are looking for ages from high school and
up to scale the walls with us and reach for the horizon.
We will all
get together on Saturday afternoon to head over from the hotel to Boulders
climbing gym on Madison’s East side.
Rock climbing will last for three hours, in which time; there will be a
chance to work one on one with the staff.
We are very excited, and we look forward to getting a chance to get to
know you!
Prior to
heading to the gym, we are going to do a series of formal and informal
activities and the like to get to know one another. We’ll be ordering pizza, and we can’t eat it
all ourselves, so you really should join us!
As WABS is
helping with the cost of this event, hotel, rock climbing and meals will cost a
total of $45; a very pretty price for such fun.
We have booked rooms at the Holiday Inn on the East side of Madison which has a pool
so bring along your swimsuit. We’ll head home Sunday morning, after a night of
swimming, eating left-over pizza and making new friends. For your convenience, we are looking to hire
a driver and would encourage you to use our transportation if it at all works
in your schedule and makes it possible for you to come and share this event
with us. There will be a nurse on staff as well as night monitors at the hotel
to ensure your safety and comfort!
WABS is a
division of the National Federation of the Blind of Wisconsin. We encourage students to push their limits,
believe in themselves and stop blindness from being a barrier. We pride ourselves in not only being a
successful division of the NFBW, but also being a great supportive group of
students who form lasting friendships in and out of our division.
If you are interested in participating, and you are under
18, please have a parent or guardian fill out the enclosed release form and
mail it to:
Sarah Baebler
408 Portage St
Lodi WI, 53555
For more information about this event, call or email our
President, Beth Allred at: (608(217-6895. allred at wisc.edu
For more information about our division, please see the
enclosed flyer.
I hope to see you in Madison!
Sincerely,
Meghan Whalen
Vice President, Wisconsin
Association of Blind Students
ROCK CLIMBING INFORMATION FORM
General information:
Name_______________________________
Address:_______________________________________
City, State, Zip
code:___________________________________
Phone:_( )___________________
Email:____________________________________
Age:_________________
Preference of contact (phone, email, snail mail):_____________________________
Emergency and medical Information:
Emergency contact:________________________
Emergency contact phone number:(
)_______________________
Allergic to any medicine:___________________________________________
Allergies:_____________________________________________
Medications taking at the moment (include dose and how frequent):
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Physical conditions (other than blindness:____________________________________________
Physical
limitations:______________________________________________________________
Diet
restrictions:________________________________________________________________
Miscellaneous:
Your experience in rock climbing (beginner, intermediate, advanced):
_____________________
Any roommate preferences:________________________________________
The Wisconsin Association of Blind Students is offering a transportation
vehicle to provide transportation for
you, to and from the event.
Are you interested in the provided transportation? Yes:_________ No:__________
Please return by ___Friday,
March 21st _ to
Sarah Baebler
408 Portage St.
Lodi, WI 53555
Or send an email to
Beth Allred at allred at wisc.edu
If you have any
questions, please contact our president Beth Allred at (608) 217-6895
Wisconsin Association
of Blind Students
Rock Climbing Event
March 29, 2008
Parent Consent Form
Please fill
out this sheet and send it to the address provided on the flier included.
Student’s name:_________________________________ Student’s age:___________
Parent/Guardian’s name:_________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s phone number:
__________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact
name:_________________________________________________
Emergency Contact
phone:________________________________________________
Student’s insurance provider and
number:_____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Does the student have permission to
administer their own medications: Yes:___No:____
List current
medications, including
doses and how frequently given: ________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe allergies and diet
restrictions: _______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Describe restrictions on physical
activities: _____________________________________
Describe other disabilities or
physical illness: ___________________________________
I give my permission for my son/daughter, ___________ __________________to
participate in the Rock Climbing event sponsored by the Wisconsin Association
of Blind Students on the weekend of March 29, 2008.
Initials of parent, ________________
In the event of an emergency, I give my permission for
emergency medical
treatment and transportation.
Initials of parent, _____________
I agree to hold harmless the Wisconsin Association of Blind
Students (WABS) for any and all negligent injuries that my son/daughter may
incur during the aforementioned WABS event.
Initials of parent, _____________
I agree to the transportation of my son/daughter
____________________________ , by the Wisconsin Association of Blind Students.
Initials of parent,______________
I agree to all the above terms and conditions.
_________________________________________________ ____________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Please send
this along with the other information form to
Sarah Baebler
408 Portage St.
Lodi, WI
53555
The Wisconsin Association of Blind
Students
Have you
ever struggled to advocate for yourself when applying for a job or requesting
accommodations in school? Do you wish
you had someone to help you find your way sometimes? Do you feel like you have to reinvent the
wheel each time you fight for one of your rights as a person who is blind? You aren’t alone. There are many other blind students in Wisconsin who have
fought the same battles you are fighting now.
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel.
Let us spin ours for you. The
Wisconsin Association of Blind Students (WABS) is a division of The National
Federation of the Blind of Wisconsin (NFB).
We all fight for what the National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
believes in. Blindness is not a crutch,
it is a physical nuisance, and we are fully capable of anything we wish to
achieve. By joining WABS, you are making
a statement. You are saying that you
believe that blindness does not lessen your value as a member of society. You are showing that you are willing to
support other persons who are blind in finding their way to independence and
self advocacy. If you run into
discrimination, you will have countless friends to back you up in fighting for
your rights as well. You don’t have to be a member to participate in any of our
activities, and we very much hope that you participate whether you are a member
or not!
We are not
just an organization for blindness rights.
WE are friends. We do what
friends do. IN the past, we have gone
camping, attended NFB national convention and roomed together and run a student
seminar. Lifetime friends can be found
within WABS. If you join WABS, you will
be inspired to rise to your full potential and you will find strength in the
support of your fellow members.
Currently,
we are in the process of planning a rock climbing event. Again, you do not need to be a member of WABS
to participate in the Rock Climbing Event. Come, have fun with us! We will be
staying at a hotel in Madison
and will go climbing at Boulders Climbing Gym.
For more information, contact our president, Beth Allred, Allred at wisc.edu.
For more information about WABS, or for contact information
for the rest of our officers, our website is:
www.nfbwis.org/students
We look forward to hearing from you and would love to
welcome you into the ever-growing Federation family.
Wisconsin
Association of Blind Students
Presents
A weekend of fun in the sun
Who: Students and young adults
(18-35), who have low vision or are blind (legally blind). Students 18 and under are welcome on the
Saturday events, with parental supervision.
What: A camping weekend where we
will explore
different activities to promote independence and a variety of skills to assist
individuals in school, work, and society.
When: June 6, 7, and 8th
2008.
Where: Lodi Agricultural Fair
Grounds (TRANSPORTATION OFFERED)
Lodi Agricultural
700 Fair Street.
Lodi, WI 53555
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Why: to inform blind youth about
services available to them, network with other blind youths across the state,
have a good safe fun time, and learn techniques to assist in the daily lives of
blind youth.
Transportation: We will again offer
transportation for those who request it.
We realize that the event is taking place before lion’s camp and will
gladly take people there.
Cost: $50. This includes all meals, camping fees, ticket
to Water/Theme Park, and all other expenses.
The only other cost to you will be if you choose to purchase ice cream
at one of the events. If you are
concerned about money please contact Sarah Baebler (contact information listed
below)
Agenda: (subject to change)
Friday June 6, 2008
Morning/afternoon – transportation pick up.
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm – Arrive and register
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm – Briefing/rules of conduct
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Set up camp site (you and your tent mates will set up your
own tent)
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Eat, clean up, and prepare for transport.
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm– Transport to the Merrimac Ferry (Okee side) park.
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Team building activities,
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Travel on the ferry across lake Wisconsin to the
Merrimac/Baraboo side (chance to purchase ice cream), then travel back across
to the Okee side.
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Transport back to Fairgrounds.
8:30 pm – 9:00 pm – WABS meeting
9:00 pm – 10:30 pm– Talent show
10:30 pm – 11:30 pm – Camp fire/smores party.
Saturday June 7, 2008
7:00 am – 7:30 am – Breakfast.
7:30 am – 10:20 am - small group activities.
Groups include:
TAPS AND FUR - Dog guides and Canes,
STEPPING UP - NFB and WABS vs other organizations (why you should get involved)
and advocating for yourself,
SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THANG – Expressions and gestures, visual clues for a non
visual world.
STOP, PREPARE, AND ROLL - College/work preparation and the interview process.
7:30 am – 8:10 am - Session one
8:10 am – 8:50 am - Session two
8:50 am – 9:00 am - break
9:00 am - 9:40 am - Session three
9:40 am – 10:20 am - Session four
10:20 am – 10:30 am – break
10:30 am – 11:30 am – O&M Challenge and preparation
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Eat
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – transport to Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
1:30 pm – 6:30 pm - Mt. Olympus
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Transportation back to fairgrounds
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Dinner
8:00 pm – 12:00 pm – Dance (boogy down)
Sunday June 8, 2008
7:30 am – 8:00 am – breakfast
8:00 am – 8:30 am – transport to gym and prepare for goal ball
8:30 am - 11:30 am – Goal ball
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Lunch and debrief
12:30 – 1:00 – Return to fairgrounds, pack up, clean up, and leave.
Please
fill out the following application and e-mail or mail it to the address
provided.
Application due by May 27, 2008
If
you have any questions please contact
Sarah Baebler (608) 770-1002 or at wolvessarah at hotmail.com
Sarah Baebler
408 Portage St.
Lodi, WI 53555
Or send an electronic copy to wolvessarah at hotmail.com Please address the subject line as WABS
camping event.
WABS
Information sheet
:
General
Information:
Name_______________________________
Address:____________________________________
City, Sate, Zip Code__________________________
Home Phone ( )___________________
Cell Phone (
)___________________
Email:____________________________________
Age:_________________
How should we contact you? (phone, email, snail mail):
____________________________
Format of materials (larger print, Braille, tape, etc):
_____________________________
Emergency and medical Information:
Emergency contact:________________________
Emergency contact phone number:( )
__________
Allergic to any medicine:______________________
Allergies:___________________________________
Medications taking at the moment (include dose and how frequent):
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Physical conditions or limitations that might affect the activities (hearing
impaired, wheelchair user)
__________________________________________
Diet Restrictions:: ___________________________
Miscellaneous:
Do you get
sea sick (we will be riding a ferry across lake Wisconsin)?
Yes __________ No___________
Tent mate preferences? _____________________________________
The Wisconsin Association of Blind Students is offering a transportation
vehicle to provide transportation for you, to and from the event, including
transportation to Lions Camp.
Are you interested in the provided transportation?
Yes:_________ No:__________
If Yes, do you need transportation to Lions Camp on Sunday June 8, 08?
Yes _________ No___________
WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
STUDENTS
Annual Convention 2008
Who: blind students (all ages), young adults, and
those in transition.
What: The National Federation of the Blind of
Wisconsin's annual convention, WABS business meeting, talent show, dance, goal
ball, Mary Kay party and networking opportunities
When: Friday November 7th to Sunday
November 9th, 2008.
Where: Best Western, Inn on the Park, 22 S Carrol
St, Madison Wisconsin 53703
Why: Break down boundaries and reach for the
stars.
How: WABS is providing transportation for those
who want it.
Cost: The cost for the entire weekend is planned
out. You do not need to eat/attend all
the meals with the exception of banquet and the student lunch. If you need
assistance with cost please contact us (see below).
The hotel will be $75 dollars a night. Your cost will be $38 dollars for both
nights if you decide you want to share a room with others (contact us to
reserve a room and for your roommate preferences).
WABS membership is $5 dollars
NFBW membership is $10 dollars
Friday – Dinner will be up to you.
Saturday – Breakfast is 10 dollars, Lunch is $5 (Student's lunch –Pizza),
dinner is $25 dollars (banquet – Dress up).
Sunday – WABS will provide a
light breakfast option. After convention adjourns we will be heading over to
falk elementary school for goal ball and lunch will be provided for $5 dollars.
TOTAL: $98 for all the above
meals, membership, and lodging.
If
you have any concerns, questions, or to reserve a room and register for
transportation, contact Sarah Baebler (608) 770-1002 or at wolvessarah at hotmail.com
> From: albertyoo1 at hotmail.com
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:45:28 -0500
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] student events
>
>
> Sarah, good ideas how did you all come up with the idea for the students and employment? Can you explain? Would you have to contact different places of employment?> From: wolvessarah at hotmail.com> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 22:27:22 -0600> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] student events> > > Hi Rachel,> WABS (Wisconsin Association of Blind Students) has a event almost every or every other month. We do a lot of things such as: shopping trips, sledding, skiing, parades, rock climbing, goalball, camping, student seminars, a big variety of fund raising, team building, we've also done mini travel races, and taken some public transit trips like riding a train and a ferry (not normally available in Wisconsin). I know i am missing a lot but the key we have found to be the most successful is having a fun event with a student/employment focus. We also do a lot of employment and life activities to help those who aren't in school but want to participate. For example, We've had state conventions where we have added a WABS event like goalball on Sunday afternoons or such as a camping event where we have done talent shows, and 3 employment/students session (canes vs dogs, job interview skills, and advocating), and tried to attend a water/theme park (that's when WI had the flood so that didn't work out). Those are just some ideas we have done if they're helpful.> Good luck,> Sarah Baebler> WABS Vice President> WAGDU Vice President> > > From: Rachel at BeckerConsultants.com> > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org> > Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:14:03 -0500> > Subject: [nabs-l] student events> > > > Hi everyone. I hope you had a wonderful holiday and that you all have a> > happy new year. I am the vice-president of the Maryland Association of Blind> > Students and I am trying to get some events going for 2009 but we haven't> > had any events in awhile. Now that finals and Christmas are over, I am going> > to talk to the president about what we should do but I was wondering if you> > guys had any cool ideas. What have your student divisions been doing lately?> > Rachel> > > > > > _______________________________________________> > nabs-l mailing list> > nabs-l at nfbnet.org> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nabs-l:> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/wolvessarah%40hotmail.com> _______________________________________________> nabs-l mailing list> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nabs-l:> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/albertyoo1%40hotmail.com
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