[nfbmi-talk] camp daggett mcb media advisory

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Link:

http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154--260842--,00.html

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY - Blind Teens Learn High-Rope Climbing Tuesday at MCB Summer Program in Petoskey

 

Contact:  Susan Turney (517) 241-8631

Agency: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

 

August 15, 2011 – The Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) invites members of the media to Camp Daggett in Petoskey, where 18 blind teens will learn

and practice high-rope climbing as a team-building exercise. The exercise is part of Transition Zone ? It's all a matter of perspective, a summer program

August 15-18 for blind youth sponsored by the commission. This program is one of the commission's eight summer youth programs this year, designed to prepare

blind and visually impaired youth for independence and the transition from high school to postsecondary education and employment.

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Who/What: Blind teens learning high-rope climbing as team-building exercise (actual climbing interspersed with time on the ground for interviews throughout

the two hours)

When: Tuesday, August 16, 1:30-3:30

Where: Camp Daggett, 03001 Church Road, Petoskey, MI 49770

On-site contact: Julie Clark, MCB Rehabilitation Counselor and Transition Zone program director, cell 231-838-6099, Camp Daggett land line 231-347-9742

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The 18 participants, ages 14-19, are clients of the Michigan Commission from the Blind from all over the state. This week they're learning independent living

skills and pre-employment skills, and participating in hands-on demonstrations by professionals in a variety of careers. The teens are also learning and

discussing specific skills that all employers require, including active listening, creative thinking, effective speaking and team communication, analytical

problem solving and decision making, self-esteem, integrity, honesty, safety, and teamwork. The teens' individual career goals include electrical engineer,

musician, computer support specialist, auto mechanic, artist, teacher assistant, appliance repair technician, attorney, middle school teacher, and actor.

More than 85 local organizations and individuals have donated products, services, and funding to help make this program possible. A complete list of these

local sponsors will be available to media on Tuesday at the camp.

 

For more than 30 years, the Michigan Commission for the Blind has provided training and other services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired

to achieve employment and/or independence in the careers of their choice, serving approximately 2,750 state residents in FY 2010. For more information

about MCB, visit www.michigan.gov/mcb or call toll-free: voice 1-800-292-4200; TTY 1-888-864-1212.