[Nfb-dc] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind Youth Summer Programs

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-----Original Message-----
From: Sarah Baebler <sbaebler at BISM.org>
To: nfbnet-members-list <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wed, Mar 19, 2014 3:25 am
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind Youth Summer Programs

Greetings,

Still searching for a fun way to fill your summer?  Blind Industries
and Services of Maryland (BISM) may have just the thing for
you!  This summer, BISM Youth Services is heating up with two
comprehensive, residential programs: Work to Independence 2014 for
high school students and Independence 101 2014 for middle school 
students.

These fun and Educational programs offer students a chance to:
    * Learn non-visual techniques in Braille, cane travel,
independent living, and the use of technology
    * Build confidence through rock-climbing, team-building
activities, out-of-town trips, and recreational water activities
    * Earn valuable paid employment experience (Work to Independence)
    * Live in college apartments with blind peers and responsible
blind instructors/mentors
    * Discuss current events in the blind community and build
a  positive attitude about blindness
    * Learn to pursue personal, professional, and scholastic goals
while using non-visual techniques
    * Explore Baltimore's exciting tourist attractions
    * Travel to Washington D.C. (Independence 101) and New York City
and Orlando, FL (Work to Independence)

Join us for an enriching, fun-filled summer!!  At BISM we have high
expectations for students who are blind or have low vision!  This
summer you can build a foundation of skills and experience that will
help you to achieve your future goals!

Please spread the word to students, parents, and supporters!  To find
out more information on these programs or to submit an application,
visit <http://www.bism.org/youth>www.bism.org/youth.  For those
interested in becoming a counselor for one of these camps, submit
your resume to Melissa Lomax at
<mailto:mlomax at bism.org>mlomax at bism.org or Sarah Baebler at
sbaebler at bism.org.

Best,

Sarah
Baebler
Melissa Lomax
BISM Youth
Coordinator
BISM Youth Coordinator
<mailto:sbaebler at bism.org>sbaebler at bism.org
<mailto:mlomax at bism.org>mlomax at bism.org
410-737-2642
410-737-2642





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