<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> SYLVIA REID <SHEVRA@verizon.net><br><b>Date:</b> February 19, 2025 at 4:02:24 PM MST<br><b>To:</b> nfb-of-delaware-request@nfbnet.org, DCBVI@acblists.org, Melissa Johnson <dmjohnson0909@gmail.com>, Verita Turner <biblescents@gmail.com>, Aaron Allen <aaron.allen@comcast.net>, baltimoresgap@gmail.com, gaat4evr@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Fwd: Join us for Lunch and Learn on March 12 and earn CEUs!</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> LLOYD SCHMITZ <lkschmitz@aol.com><br><b>Date:</b> February 19, 2025 at 8:22:16 AM MST<br><b>To:</b> Lewis K Rolph MSW <krolph@independentresources.org>, Theresa Marsh <tmarsh@bsdde.org>, Sylvia Reid <shevra@verizon.net>, Ryan Higgins <ryanlikesdesign@gmail.com>, Lloyd Schmitz <lkschmitz@aol.com>, Deidre Morris <deidregmorris@gmail.com>, Gary Pizzolo <gpizzolo@verizon.net>, Kat Bottner <kat.bottner@gmail.com>, Patti Addison <blindbaker22@gmail.com>, Emerson Latshaw <Emerson.Latshaw@delaware.gov>, Jillian Queen <jhqbraille@aol.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Jamie Towns <Jamie.Towns@delaware.gov>, Ashley Spinden <ashley.spinden@delaware.gov><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Fwd: Join us for Lunch and Learn on March 12 and earn CEUs!</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div>This is for your consideration</div><div><br></div><div>Lloyd</div><div><br></div><div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us for <em>Lunch and Learn</em>, a professional development Zoom series designed for blindness professionals. Facilitated by vision rehabilitation experts Tina Laffer and Brian Switzer, this series aims to enhance your skills, broaden your knowledge, and foster connections with peers—all in a casual, collaborative setting.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Event Details:</span></strong></span></h3>
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<p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, March 12, 2025</span><br><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Time: </strong>12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET</span><br><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Where: </strong>Zoom (link provided upon registration)</span><br><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Cost: </strong>Free</span></p>
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<li class="email-components" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Key Barriers and Practical Strategies: Learn about common barriers faced by young adults who are blind or visually impaired when pursuing internships, and actionable strategies to overcome them.</span></li>
<li class="email-components" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborative Solutions: Discover how employers, parents, and professionals can work together to support internship success, including the importance of pre-placement planning and ongoing check-ins.</span></li>
<li class="email-components" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tools for Internship Readiness: Explore practical tools and resources designed to help individuals who are blind or visually impaired prepare for internship opportunities.</span></li>
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<li class="email-components" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Real-World Insights: Hear how The Carroll Center for the Blind supports internship success through its programs and participate in an open Q&A session.</span></li>
<li class="email-components" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peer Connection: Connect with other blindness professionals in a casual and collaborative setting.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><strong>Tina Laffer, CVRT</strong></em> is the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at The Carroll Center for the Blind. She is a highly experienced special education and rehabilitation professional with over 16 years of experience in the field of blindness. Tina holds a Master’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Learning from The George Washington University. She is also a National Library of Congress UEB Literary Braille Transcriber. Tina has a wealth of experience working with clients of all ages and stages in their vision journey.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><strong>Brian Switzer, CATIS</strong></em> is the Program Manager of Accessibility Technology, Training, and Research at The Carroll Center for the Blind. He holds a Master’s degree in Ethics and Public Policy from Suffolk University, a second Master’s in Education, a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist graduate certificate from UMass Boston, along with a CATIS (Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist) certification. Prior to joining the Carroll Center, Brian served as the Training and Technology Manager at Perkins School for the Blind, where he worked with transition-aged youths and adults entering the workforce to ensure that they had the technology, pre-employment, and employment skills needed to be successful on the job.</span></p>
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