[Nfbn-announce] An Opportunity for the Emerging Generation of Blind and Low-vision Youth!

[Lewis, Anil]

When you are blind or low vision, and already face challenges that 
others don't seem to understand, what are the tools and strategies 
that can prepare you to be successful in college and in life? With so 
many misconceptions and negative attitudes about blindness, how will 
you succeed in a world where the employment market is ever changing? 
In a world where opportunities are all around you, but you just 
cannot decide which one fits your skills, interests, and abilities, 
how will you land your dream job? If you want answers, the National 
Federation of the Blind Mentoring program is for you.

We are actively recruiting blind and low-vision mentees to 
participate in this dynamic program. Go to 
<https://nfb.org/menteeapplication>https://nfb.org/menteeapplication 
and sign up to become a mentee.

As a mentee, through shared experiences with the support of your 
mentors, you will have an opportunity to take charge of your own 
life, to become more independent, and to master alternative blindness 
skills. If you are willing to challenge yourself you will be given 
the tools and resources you need to succeed.


In order for our program to be successful, blind and low-vision youth 
need exposure to positive blind role models who demonstrate a genuine 
belief in them and in their natural abilities. If you are a 
successful blind adult, here is a wonderful opportunity for you to 
give back to the next generation and to help them achieve their full 
potential.

We are actively recruiting successful independent blind or low-vision adults.
Go to 
<https://nfb.org/mentorapplication>https://nfb.org/mentorapplication 
and sign up to become a mentor.

Through guidance and example, you can help raise expectations and 
teach blind youth the practical strategies of how to access resources 
and to acquire skills for success.


Please circulate the attached recruitment forms to any potential 
mentees or mentees you know.



Maurice Peret
Coordinator of Career Mentoring Programs
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2350| <mailto:MPeret at nfb.org>MPeret at nfb.org


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The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and 
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. 
Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.










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