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> From: rothmanjd--- via Greater-Baltimore <greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org>
> Date: August 1, 2024 at 21:02:29 EDT
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> Subject: [Greater-Baltimore] Writing Workshops
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> Please see a great opportunity below:
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> Braille Challenge Writing Workshops
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> High School Braille Readers, 10th to 12th grades
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> Saturdays, 10 AM to 12 PM PDT on Zoom
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> 09/28/2024 to 11/16/2024
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> Join us for a mentally stimulating, rip-roaring, virtual eight-week learning
> series centered around writing using everyone's favorite six-dot system.
> Find out how being literate in braille can give you a leg up in just about
> every area of life you can think of, and finish off strong with new ideas on
> how to integrate the dots into your daily groove. You'll bond with a group
> of passionate blind and visually-impaired youth who can appreciate the
> thrill of reading by touch and meet professionals who will share the lowdown
> on becoming a total braille boss. Two learning tracks are available; keep
> reading to see which one fits you best.
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> Academic Writing Track
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> This workshop, taught by researchers such as National Science Foundation
> Program Director Simon Fischer-Baum and Professor Robert Englebretson from
> Rice University, is designed to answer your burning questions around the
> accessibility barriers you might encounter as you prepare for your
> undergraduate adventures. You'll learn how to craft a compelling personal
> statement, uncover the mysteries of the undergraduate admissions system, and
> persuade the powers that be to improve their accessibility foibles, all
> while exploring the advantages that working in braille can offer you
> throughout the process. Even better, you'll realize how much we've yet to
> learn about what your brain is doing as your fingers are on the move. Come
> learn how you can help improve our understanding through participating in
> and eventually conducting, writing, and publishing research. If you're
> feeling a little dubious about traversing a world of people clueless about
> braille, this is the workshop series for you.
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> Creative Writing Track
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> This one is for all the storytellers out there! Led by an Antioch University
> Masters of Fine Arts candidate with publishing experience, you'll be delving
> into everything from screenwriting to poetry. Develop your unique voice as
> your instructor walks you through strategies for taking feedback in stride,
> crafting sparkling dialog, and creating characters so real you can
> practically feel them pop up off the page. Does this sound up your alley?
> Then this is the workshop series for you.
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> Will you be joining in on the fun?
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> Click here to
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD_7YK3oacbE0HKe_N9YtIIT8M2tYDtRR
> rqNvLqmiUtp6thA/viewform> sign up for the workshop series of your choice.
> Space is limited.
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> This form also includes a brief survey where you can let us know about
> topics you would like your instructors to cover during the eight-week
> session. Bonus: submit the survey by Friday, August 23rd for the chance to
> earn a $25 Amazon gift card.
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> A Braille Challenge Writing Workshops Writing Certificate will be available
> for students who complete the series and can be listed on a resume or
> college application.
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> Thank you,
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> Braille Challenge Team
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> <mailto:braillechallenge at brailleinstitute.org>
> braillechallenge at brailleinstitute.org
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> Ronza Othman, President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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> 443-426-4110
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> Pronouns: she, her, hers
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