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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">From: Sarah Baebler
<sbaebler@BISM.org><br>
To: "dandrews@visi.com" <dandrews@visi.com><br>
Subject: BISM Summer Job Positions<br><br>
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is accepting
applications for our Work to Independence and Independence 101 summer
staff positions! We are looking for confident and independent blind
individuals who exhibit leadership qualities and enthusiasm. If you
fit this description, please consider becoming a staff at one of our
summer programs!<br>
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Work to Independence <br>
Staff dates: June 14 – August 10, 2014 <br>
The purpose of this program is for blind and low vision high school
students to develop the life skills and confidence necessary to smoothly
transition from high school to college, vocational training, or
employment. <br>
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Independence 101 <br>
Staff dates: July 14 – August 8, 2014 <br>
This three-week comprehensive life skills program is designed for blind
and low vision middle school students to focus on building confidence.
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For more information on these summer programs, please visit our website
at
<a href="http://www.bism.org/youth">http://www.bism.org/youth</a>.
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All interested applicants must have great blindness skills, especially in
the fields of cane travel, braille, technology, and independent
living. Staff should also be comfortable with instructing or
working with students in two or more of these areas. Lastly, staff
must be able to reside with students on a college campus for the entire
duration of the program (excluding days/nights off). <br>
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If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to Melissa
Lomax at <a href="mailto:mlomax@bism.org">mlomax@bism.org</a> or Sarah
Baebler at
<a href="mailto:sbaebler@bism.org">sbaebler@bism.org</a>. Please
contact us with any questions you may have! <br>
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Sincerely, <br>
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Sarah Baebler<br>
Youth Services Coordinator<br>
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM)<br>
3345 Washington Boulevard<br>
Baltimore, MD 21227<br>
Phone: (410) 737-2642<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:sbaebler@BISM.org">sbaebler@BISM.org</a><br>
Website: <a href="http://www.bism.org">www.bism.org</a> <br>
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