[Nfb-announce] Fwd: Independence 2011 is almost here
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Fri Mar 18 01:47:44 UTC 2011
>
>The birds are singing, the sun is out, it is
>time to start making plans for the summer and
>Independence 2011 is the place to be! Please be
>sure to help spread the word about this
>fantastic summer program for blind/low vision
>youth entering into the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.
>
>What is Independence 2011?
>Independence 2011 is a seven-week residential
>training program that provides blind and low
>vision teens with the nonvisual skills and
>confidence to help transition from high school to college and/or employment.
>
> * Learn to travel independently using a long white cane
> * Experience real-world career opportunities
> * Two-week paid work experience
> * Learn to read and write using Braille
> * Develop computer skills through assistive technology
> * Reside in campus apartments with blind instructor/mentors
> * Expand cooking, cleaning, and shopping skills
> * Attend the NFB Youth Slam, a STEP Leadership Academy
> * Develop a positive attitude about blindness
> * Attend the 2011 NFB national convention in Orlando, FL
> * Tour Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Disney World
> * Participate in recreational and athletic activities
>
>Who Can Apply?
>Legally blind high school students who are
>entering into the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in
>the fall of 2011. Applicants should have an open
>case with their states vocational
>rehabilitation or have an alternative funding source.
>
>Where? Again we will return to Towson University
>where the students will live in apartments on campus
>
>Sponsored by? Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
>
>When? June 19 August 5
>
>For more information or to apply, please contact
>Amy Phelps at 410-737-2642 or <mailto:aphelps at bism.org>aphelps at bism.org
>
>Warm regards,
>
>Amy C. Phelps
>
>Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC
>
>Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
>3345 Washington Blvd
>Baltimore, MD 21227
>Phone: 410-737-2642
>Mobile: 410-274-1647
>Fax: 410-737-2689
>Toll Free: 888-322-4567
>E-mail: <mailto:aphelps at bism.org>aphelps at bism.org
>
>"...given proper training and opportunity, the
>average blind person can do the average job in
>the average place of business and do it as well
>as his or her sighted neighbor..." Freedom for the Blind, James H. Omvig
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