[Nfbmd] FW: BISM Senior Retreat Flyer & Application
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
nfbmd at riccobono.us
Tue Apr 8 15:08:08 UTC 2014
-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Sager [mailto:RSager at BISM.org]
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 1:52 PM
To: president at nfbmd.org
Cc: Ruth Sager
Subject: BISM Senior Retreat Flyer & Application
Hello Melissa,
Would you please share the following BISM Senior Retreat information with
State affiliate members. Retreat application is attached.
Thank you so much,
Ruth Sager
410-737-2649
BISM SILVER RETREAT for qualified
Blind and Low Vision Seniors 55 & Over
June 10 to 13, 2014
Featuring...SKILLS TRAINING: Independent Living, Braille/Communication, Cane
Travel, Computer/Adapted Technology, Adjustment to Blindness
PLUS: Social Activities, Product Demos, Peer Support
Hotel accommodations, meals, and activities INCLUDED!
...ALL AT NO COST!
Guidelines for prospective Retreat applicants include:
1. Legally blind
2. 55 or older
3. Must self-administer all medications and manage personal needs
independently (BISM has no medical staff or personal-care attendants)
4. Physical health, stamina, and functional ability to participate fully
in all Retreat activities from morning through evening
5. Strong desire to achieve independence
6. NOTE: Applicants will be interviewed by BISM staff. There is a
formal process to identify those applicants who have been selected to attend
the Retreat. Applicants will be notified after final determinations have
been made.
Contact your local BISM Senior Services staff for details:
Andy McIver
410-737-2648
amciver at bism.org
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3345 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21227
888-322-4567
Roger Williamson
301-724-4111
rwilliamson at bism.org
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322 Paca Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
888-267-4111
Amy Crouse or Danielle Earl
410-749-1366
acrouse at bism.org
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dearl at bism.org
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2240 Northwood Drive
Salisbury, MD 21801
888-749-1366
Proudly Sponsored by:
Blind Industries & Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21227
with funding and support from MSDE--DORS/OBVS
www.bism.org
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