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<DIV> Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>Please share with others the numerous opportunities to grow, raise
expectations to transform dreams into reality!</DIV>
<DIV>Brian will post the information to the state website.</DIV>
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<DIV>Warmly,</DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
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<DIV>2019 Summer Programs</DIV>
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<DIV>The country's premier training centers for the blind, together with
the</DIV>
<DIV>National Federation of the Blind, offer a variety of summer programs
for</DIV>
<DIV>blind and low-vision children and young adults that help build
blindness</DIV>
<DIV>skills and encourage independence. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>NFB Bell Academy</DIV>
<DIV>NFB BELL Academy is a one or two-week summer program that prepares
blind
and</DIV>
<DIV>low-vision children to be confident and independent adults. They
learn</DIV>
<DIV>Braille and nonvisual skills through fun, hands-on activities in a
daytime</DIV>
<DIV>or residential setting.</DIV>
<DIV>Ages:
4-12
Dates:
Varies
Location:</DIV>
<DIV>Nationwide </DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://nfb.org/bell-academy">https://nfb.org/bell-academy</A>>
nfb.org/bell-academy</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>NFB EQ</DIV>
<DIV>NFB EQ is a week-long summer engineering program for blind and
low-vision</DIV>
<DIV>teens. Participants forge new friendships while increasing their
engineering</DIV>
<DIV>knowledge, problem-solving abilities, self-confidence, and
independence.
</DIV>
<DIV>Grades:
9-12
Dates:
June 16-22, 2019 Location: Baltimore, MD</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://blindscience.org/nfbeq">https://blindscience.org/nfbeq</A>>
blindscience.org/nfbeq</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>National Convention Youth Track</DIV>
<DIV>Each year at the NFB National Convention, blind youth can participate
in
a</DIV>
<DIV>variety of seminars and social activities designed to provide a
meaningful</DIV>
<DIV>convention experience, foster independence, and promote positive
attitudes</DIV>
<DIV>about blindness. </DIV>
<DIV>Ages: Need Ages Dates: July 7-12,
2019 Location: Las Vegas, NV
</DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</A>>
nfb.org/convention</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Youth Outreach Seminars and Transition Workshops</DIV>
<DIV>Youth groups can work with the experts at the NFB national office to
develop</DIV>
<DIV>customized summer programs in areas such as confidence building,
skills</DIV>
<DIV>building, philosophy, employment, and college preparation. </DIV>
<DIV>Ages: Need Ages Dates:
Varies
Location: Baltimore,</DIV>
<DIV>MD </DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://nfb.org/contact-us">https://nfb.org/contact-us</A>>
nfb.org/contact-us</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>STEP Program</DIV>
<DIV>The Summer Training and Employment Project (STEP) program is an
eight-week</DIV>
<DIV>program where blind teens meet positive blind role models, learn
alternative</DIV>
<DIV>techniques, and gain valuable work experience at a local business.
</DIV>
<DIV>Grades:
9-12
Dates:
Need
Dates
Location: Need City,</DIV>
<DIV>LA </DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="http://www.louisianacenter.org/step-program/">http://www.louisianacenter.org/step-program/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>louisianacenter.org/step-program</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Buddy Program (Louisiana)</DIV>
<DIV>This Buddy Program is an innovative summer program that pairs blind
children</DIV>
<DIV>with positive blind role models, teaches them alternative techniques,
and</DIV>
<DIV>includes fun activities like water skiing, roller skating, and
horseback</DIV>
<DIV>riding. </DIV>
<DIV>Grades:
4-8
Dates: Need
Dates
Location: Need City,</DIV>
<DIV>LA </DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="http://www.louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram/">http://www.louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram</DIV>
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<DIV>PREP</DIV>
<DIV>The PREP (Post-Secondary Readiness and Empowerment Program) is an
eight-week</DIV>
<DIV>summer program for blind teens where they learn new skills and become
better</DIV>
<DIV>prepared to attend college and transition into the workforce. </DIV>
<DIV>Grades:
9-12
Dates:
Need
Dates
Location: Need City,</DIV>
<DIV>MN
</DIV>
<DIV>More Info:</DIV>
<DIV><<A
href="https://www.blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/prep-program/">https://www.blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/prep-program/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/prep-program</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Buddy Program (Minnesota)</DIV>
<DIV>In this Buddy Program, blind children learn important skills, embrace
the</DIV>
<DIV>empowering attitudes and philosophy of the National Federation of the
Blind,</DIV>
<DIV>and explore the wonderful and fun Twin Cities.</DIV>
<DIV>Ages:
9-13
Dates: Need
Dates
Location: Need</DIV>
<DIV>City, MN</DIV>
<DIV>More Info:</DIV>
<DIV><<A
href="https://www.blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/buddy-program/">https://www.blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/buddy-program/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/buddy-program</DIV>
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<DIV>STYLE</DIV>
<DIV>The STYLE (Summer Transition Youth Learning Experience) program offers
three</DIV>
<DIV>separate five-day sessions for high school students where they learn
new</DIV>
<DIV>skills, gain confidence, and have fun throughout the summer. </DIV>
<DIV>Ages:
14-21
Dates: Need
Dates
Location:</DIV>
<DIV>Minneapolis, MN</DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://www.blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/style/">https://www.blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/style/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/style</DIV>
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<DIV>Summer Youth Program</DIV>
<DIV>The Summer Youth Program provides a warm, supportive environment
for</DIV>
<DIV>students to learn new skills, share ideas, and participate in
activities</DIV>
<DIV>like rock climbing, white water rafting, and self-defense
courses.</DIV>
<DIV>Ages: Need Ages Dates: Need
Dates
Location: Need City, CO</DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Confidence Camp</DIV>
<DIV>Confidence Camp is a three-week day program for children who live in
the</DIV>
<DIV>Denver metro area. Children take classes, prepare lunches, learn how to
do</DIV>
<DIV>common household chores, and participate in fun activities.</DIV>
<DIV>Ages:
5-11
Dates: Need
Dates
Location: Need</DIV>
<DIV>City, CO</DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</DIV>
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<DIV>Initiation to Independence</DIV>
<DIV>In the Initiation to Independence program, children learn about
independence</DIV>
<DIV>by meeting blind people in a variety of jobs and experiencing all
aspects
of</DIV>
<DIV>independent living in their very own apartment.</DIV>
<DIV>Ages:
12-14
Dates: Need
Dates
Location: Need City,</DIV>
<DIV>CO</DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</DIV>
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<DIV>Earn and Learn</DIV>
<DIV>The Earn and Learn program teaches blind teens how to develop a
resume,</DIV>
<DIV>prepare for an interview, and "dress for success." Participants in
this</DIV>
<DIV>program also attend the NFB National Convention.</DIV>
<DIV>Grades:
9-12
Dates:
Need
Dates
Location: Need City,</DIV>
<DIV>CO</DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</DIV>
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<DIV>Summer for Success</DIV>
<DIV>The Summer for Success program prepares blind high school students
for</DIV>
<DIV>college by teaching them how to navigate a campus, take tests, and
enjoy
a</DIV>
<DIV>wide variety of social activities. Participants also attend the NFB
National</DIV>
<DIV>Convention.</DIV>
<DIV>Grades:
9-12
Dates:
Need
Dates
Location: Need City,</DIV>
<DIV>CO</DIV>
<DIV>More Info: <<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>></DIV>
<DIV>cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</DIV>
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