[Nfbc-info] FYI FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] PREP announcement

[Michael Hingson]

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This announcement to encourage high school students to apply for the summer
PREP program comes from Charlene Guggisberg, Admissions and Special Programs
Manager at BLIND, Inc. Please circulate widely!

Warm Greetings from BLIND, Incorporated:



It is once again time to start making plans for your summer.  This year the
PREP, Post-secondary Readiness Empowerment Program, our eight-week program
for blind high school students, will run from June 14, 2015 to August 7,
2015.



This exciting summer program is for blind high school students and is
designed to prepare them for academic, employment, and social success.
The PREP curriculum is designed to empower blind youth with the alternative
techniques of blindness they will need to be successful in the college and
the career fields they choose, and to give them the confidence and belief in
themselves they need to find and keep a job.



The core classes include Braille reading and writing, independent cane
travel, adaptive technology, career exploration, and home/dormitory
management, which includes cooking, cleaning, washing and labeling clothes,
personal care, and daily living skills.  Students also participate in
regularly scheduled discussion groups designed to build confidence and learn
from blind peers and adults.  This program includes a three-week paid
employment experience.  Students will utilize the skills they have developed
while earning minimum wage working approximately 20 hours per week in local
businesses and agencies.



PREP students live with fellow students and adult counselors. These
counselors and instructors serve as successful and positive role models.
Students shop for groceries, prepare meals, and clean their apartments as
part of their home and personal management training.
They begin to learn how to live independently while still in a supportive
environment. They develop problem-solving skills and come to realize that
they will be able to take care of themselves and take responsibility for
their own futures.



This program is based on a positive view of blindness, that if blind people
are given proper training and opportunity, they can be successful in
education, find meaningful employment, and live full and productive lives.



Traveling to Orlando Florida

In July, 2015 PREP students will enjoy the exciting opportunity of
accompanying BLIND, Incorporated staff and adult students as we travel to
Orlando, Florida to attend the weeklong national convention of the National
Federation of the Blind.  During this convention, our PREP students will
join hundreds of other high school and college students from around the
country when attending the National Association of Blind Students seminar.
Students will also attend other meetings, seminars, learn about new
ground-breaking technology and get involved in social and recreational
activities. This annual convention is packed full of fun and great learning
opportunities and experiences.



Throughout the summer the PREP students will also participate in a variety
of fun activities including going to Wild Mountain Water Park, camping, rock
climbing, shopping at various malls, etc.



For more information: or to complete an application you can visit our
website at www.blindinc.org or call 612-872-0100 (ext. 251), or toll free
800-597-9558, or e-mail cguggisberg at blindinc.org

Sincerely,



Charlene Guggisberg, Admissions and Special Programs Manager

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