<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><div class=""><p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; text-align: center; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class=""> </span><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND), Inc.</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class=""> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">S</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">ummer </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">T</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">ransition </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">Y</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">outh </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">L</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">earning </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">E</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">xperience (STYLE) 2018 </span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">Spend part of your summer in STYLE!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">The STYLE program offers three separate, five-day, theme-based educational/recreational programs. All of our programs are delivered by blind role models. STYLE students will learn skills, gain confidence, and have fun! Attend one, two, or all three sessions! Day programming and residential options are available. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">Session 1: July 23 – 27: <b class="">Fitness, Fun, and Friends:</b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">Get fit, have fun, compete! Students will participate in individual and group recreational activities. Learn about proper nutrition while preparing healthy meals. Activities may include: rock climbing, goalball, water sports, self-defense, etc.! Have fun while being active and hanging out with new and old friends.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">Session 2: July 30 – August 3: <b class="">Tech. Trek:</b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">Students will explore the world of assistive technology. Computers, smartphones, tablets, etc are the tools which will help students achieve success. Learn to effectively and efficiently use assistive technology in school, work, and at home. Sign up for your “tech trek adventure” today!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">Session 3: August 6 – August 10: <b class="">Career Quest:</b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">What jobs can blind people do? Where do you want to work? Students will explore jobs held by blind people and learn what those jobs truly entail. Learn what skills are needed to reach your vocational goals. Topics include: resume building, interview skills, soft skills, finding jobs, qualifications/experience and more! </span></p><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">Contact Michell Gip, Youth Services Coordinator, at 612-872-0100, Ext. 231, or <a href="mailto:mgip@blindinc.org" class=""><span style="line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(4, 51, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 51, 255);" class="">mgip@blindinc.org</span></a> for more information or an application. We can assist you to work with your local vocational rehabilitation agency to attend the program.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 15px;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;" class=""><b class="">The first review of applications will occur on April 30, 2018. Apply today to ensure your space in this program!</b> </span></div></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><br class=""><div class="">
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class="">Michell Gip, MAT, NCUEB, NOMC</div><div class="">Youth Services Coordinator </div><div class="">Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND), Inc. </div><div class="">100 East 22nd St. </div><div class="">Minneapolis, MN. 55404 </div><div class="">Phone: 612-872-0100 ext. 231</div><div class=""><a href="mailto:mgip@blindinc.org" class="">mgip@blindinc.org</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline">
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