[nfbmi-talk] Michigan Association of Blind Students DOES Seminar Updates!

River Linda waterinmyroom at gmail.com
Thu Mar 26 19:51:08 UTC 2015


Thank you. If you would not mind sharing your notes, I would like to have
them, as well as any information handed out by the presenters. I know
someone who would benefit because she has never worked.

On Thursday, March 26, 2015, Jordyn Castor <jordyn2493 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> My apologies, but the seminar will unfortunately not be recorded. There
> will be some confidential topics talked about, and I really want
> individuals to feel comfortable sharing opinions and asking questions.
>
> I can pass along any notes I take, and potentially materials that
> presenters send me though if you all would like.
>
> Jordyn
>
> On Mar 26, 2015, at 2:56 PM, River Linda <waterinmyroom at gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','waterinmyroom at gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
> Will the seminar be recorded? It would be good to pass information along
> to others who could not be in attendance.
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015, Jordyn Castor via nfbmi-talk <
> nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org');>> wrote:
>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> This weekend is the highly anticipated DOES seminar. I am so very excited
>> for this seminar, and can't thank those enough for helping me and mentoring
>> me through the process of making something like this possible.
>>
>> We have 28 participants this weekend, and many amazing speakers including
>> Michael Hudson, director of the MSU RCPD.
>>
>> Attached is the agenda, so you all can look it over and see what we will
>> be covering if you like. I will provide a final update on this seminar at
>> the conclusion, and am also planning on doing a type of evaluation survey
>> to figure out how we can improve these types of seminars in the future.
>>
>>
>> I can't stress enough how important these types of seminars are, as they
>> prepare college and high school students for the transition into
>> employment, and build life long friendships and mentorships. We have many
>> new individuals who are not NFB members attending the DOES seminar, and it
>> will be exciting to tell them all about the federation and network with
>> them to show them that they can live the lives they want. :)
>> I am so excited this weekend is finally here, and can't wait to learn
>> some new things and have a great time.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Jordyn Castor
>>
>
>



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