[Nationalharbor] Fw: [Nfbmd] FW: BISM Senior Retreat Flyer & Application

Wed Apr 9 01:55:39 UTC 2014

Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
-----Original Message----- 
From: National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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Subject: [Nfbmd] FW: BISM Senior Retreat Flyer & Application

-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Sager [mailto:RSager at BISM.org]
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 1:52 PM
To: president at nfbmd.org
Cc: Ruth Sager
Subject: BISM Senior Retreat Flyer & Application

Hello Melissa,

Would you please share the following BISM Senior Retreat information with
State affiliate members.  Retreat application is attached.

Thank you so much,

Ruth Sager

410-737-2649

BISM SILVER RETREAT for qualified

Blind and Low Vision Seniors 55 & Over

June 10 to 13, 2014

Featuring...SKILLS TRAINING: Independent Living, Braille/Communication, Cane
Travel, Computer/Adapted Technology, Adjustment to Blindness

PLUS: Social Activities, Product Demos, Peer Support

Hotel accommodations, meals, and activities INCLUDED!

...ALL AT NO COST!

Guidelines for prospective Retreat applicants include:

1.     Legally blind

2.     55 or older

3.     Must self-administer all medications and manage personal needs
independently (BISM has no medical staff or personal-care attendants)

4.     Physical health, stamina, and functional ability to participate fully
in all Retreat activities from morning through evening

5.     Strong desire to achieve independence

6.     NOTE:  Applicants will be interviewed by BISM staff.  There is a
formal process to identify those applicants who have been selected to attend
the Retreat.  Applicants will be notified after final determinations have
been made.

Contact your local BISM Senior Services staff for details:

Andy McIver

410-737-2648

amciver at bism.org
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3345 Washington Boulevard

Baltimore, MD 21227

888-322-4567

Roger Williamson

301-724-4111

rwilliamson at bism.org
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322 Paca Street

Cumberland, MD 21502

888-267-4111

Amy Crouse or Danielle Earl

410-749-1366

acrouse at bism.org
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dearl at bism.org
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2240 Northwood Drive

Salisbury, MD 21801

888-749-1366

Proudly Sponsored by:

Blind Industries & Services of Maryland

3345 Washington Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21227

with funding and support from MSDE--DORS/OBVS

www.bism.org

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