[nfbmi-talk] {Spam?} NOPBC-MI Parents' Meeting at NFB-MI Convention

[Haley Dare]

"The NOPBC is a division of the National Federation of the Blind, a well-known organization that breaks down barriers while creating opportunities and maintaining high expectations for blind people.  We would like to see NOPBC-MI become active in our communities by becoming more visible to encourage training in nonvisual skills for all blind/low-vision kids, creating face-to-face interaction between the sighted and the blind, and promoting our organization through teaching and learning...and fun events, too!"
"Are you looking for information on programs that could help your child improve their cane training or braille reading?  Would you like to surround your blind child with blind adults who are successfully living their lives on their own terms?  Do you have a partially-sighted or low-vision child and you want to know if he/she should be learning nonvisual skills?  NOPBC can provide answers to your questions, guidance on finding helpful programs in your state, and encouragement from other parents."
"My name is Haley Dare and I am the coordinator and contact person for NOPBC-Michigan and the parent of a low-vision child.  My son, Aron, is 10 years old and has severe amblyopia, strabismus, and visual processing disorder.  He currently reads in large print, but is learning to read in braille...it’s THAT important!  He also carries a long, white cane (yep, also VERY important!) that he utilizes most when it is too bright or too dark for his personal comfort.  I would like to encourage you, help you find resources, and get involved with NOPBC-MI.  I am available to chat with you by telephone at 269-372-2594 or you can contact me by email at haley.dare at yahoo.com.  If you cannot connect with me by phone, please leave me a message...I will get back with you!"
"At the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan annual convention, NOPBC-MI will be hosting a parents' meeting on Friday, November 4th, 2016 at 7p.  We will be discussing the reorganization of the division, seeking leadership, planning our first event and talking about Michigan's BELL program, coming in summer 2017.  We encourage all parents to attend!"
"If you want your blind child to meet competent blind adults and other blind/low-vision kids who may become special friends, NOPBC will help them feel that they are not alone and that they, too, can be okay with being blind and can gain confidence to know that they can still do anything they want to.  Help us create a more positive understanding of and raise expectations for blind kids and their families by joining NOPBC-MI today!"