[Nfbc-info] FYI FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Buddy summer program

[Michael Hingson]

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Minnesota Federationists:

Here is another announcement from Charlene, this one to encourage
participation of children ages 9-13 in the summer Buddy program.
Please help spread the word!

Warm Greetings from BLIND, Incorporated:



It is once again time to start planning for our 2015 Buddy program!

This three-week summer fun and learning program is for children ages 9 to
13.

The dates are July 18, 2015 through August 7 2015.




The Buddy Program offers an opportunity for blind children to make friends
and have fun in a positive and secure setting.  Students will learn and
practice alternative techniques of blindness while building self-confidence.



The training in alternative techniques includes instruction in reading and
writing Braille, basic cane travel, cooking skills, and introductions to
independent living skills.  Students may learn to pour liquids, carry a food
tray, do laundry, follow a recipe, and much more while building self-
confidence and problem solving skills.




Students also participate in "talk time," where they discuss important
issues about blindness with blind peers and instructors.  This time gives
the students a chance to discuss their feelings about blindness, their
frustrations with uncomfortable situations, and helps them to problem-solve
and develop a positive attitude about blindness and their abilities as blind
students.




In addition, students participate in many exciting activities in the Twin
Cities area, such as visits to nature parks, Wild Mountain Water Park, and
rock climbing.  These activities allow students to develop their
socialization skills.  Activities are well supervised and mentoring for the
children is provided by active blind role models.
Lifelong friendships begin during this brief summer experience.



One of our goals during these recreational\educational activities is to
teach our students the alternative techniques of blindness and help them
gain the self-confidence that would allow them to return home and actively
participate in even more fun activities with their sighted friends.

 Activities are excellent opportunities to teach and reinforce a wide
variety of alternative techniques, as they apply to real life.  These
learning experiences are usually most effective when there is plenty of fun
involved!



If you have questions please call 612-872-0100 (ext. 251), toll-free

 800-597-9558, or email cguggisberg at blindinc.org.  You may complete an
application by visiting our website at www.blindinc.org



Sincerely,



Charlene Guggisberg

Admissions and Special Programs Manager
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