[Nfbofsc] National Senior division training

Frank Coppel frankcoppel at att.net
Thu Jun 8 18:39:59 UTC 2017


Hello Everyone,

 

The National Senior Division is holding a training At Rocky Bottom October
8-14, 2017 .  Below is the flyer explaining how to apply.If you have any
questions, feel free to contact me at:

803-796-8662.

 

Thanks, Shelley 

 

"LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT!

SENIOR RETREAT

Sponsored By The National Federation Of The Blind

Senior Division

When: October 8-14, 2017

 

Where: Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center. This is a rural setting,
a camp owned and operated by the South Carolina affiliate of the NFB. It is
a beautiful location in the mountains. 

 

Cost: $325 per attendee This does not include transportation to and from
Greenville/Spartanburg airport , South Carolina the nearest airport to the
camp.  Transportation will be provided from Greenville/Spartanburg  to Rocky
Bottom. 

Cost includes room, board, training, and any activities during the retreat.
Applicants are encouraged to look for sponsors from service organizations,
state agency, fundraise if necessary.  

 

Who Is Elgible?

Legally blind seniors age 55 and older  with a strong desire to learn
alternative, nonvisual techniques taught by blind instructors. Must be
responsible for taking all medications independently and have stamina to be
actively engaged for five full days of activities. 

 

Classes Taught: cane travel, daily living and cooking skills, -puter and
other technology such as using digital recorders, pen friend; discussions on
adjusting to blindness with family, community and social interaction, self
advocacy, confidence-building, and leisure activities. 

 

How Do I Apply? 

 Send a letter requesting a retreat application to  attention of Mr. David
Houck. 

119 South Killbourne Road

Columbia, SC 29205 

Send the completed application back to the above address.  All applicants
will then have a telephone interview with officers from the Senior Division
so we can learn more about your needs, desires and you will be able to ask
your questions and learn more about what the retreat entails. Deadline to
apply is August 1. Space is limited so if truly interested, don't wait until
the deadline. Applicants will be notified by August 15 if accepted. Monies
are due at the very latest by September 1, 2017 and Payment can be made to
the NFB Senior Division, Care of Duncan Larsen, Colorado Center for the
Blind, 

2233 West Shepperd Avenue

Littleton, CO 80120"

 

 



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