[nfbwatlk] FW: [MSS] OT: Visions Institute: Owning Your Future

Mon May 4 02:32:43 UTC 2009

Mike,
Maybe we shouldn't read to much into the title. The purpose of the agenda
item could be to show reasons why it does pay to work.  

Bob

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From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sounds regressive as hell if one of the topics is "does it pay to work"!

Sheesh!

Mike

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Subject: [MSS] OT: Visions Institute: Owning Your Future

                                   the below is a wonderful and 
inexpensive
opportunity. Please distribute widely:]

VISIONS 3rd

Annual Employment and Technology Institute

SAVE THE DATES

"Owning Your Future"
VISIONS 3rd Annual Employment and Technology Institute
7-Day Conference (Wednesday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 28, 2009) or an
Intensive Technology Weekend (Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26, 2009)

Join us this year as we explore "Your Future" in these times of economic 
and
social change.  This extraordinary opportunity for adults (18+ years of 
age)
who are blind or visually impaired, offers workshops and seminars by
seasoned professionals, a Technology Expo with hands-on demos of the 
latest
in assistive technology, and an opportunity to relax and reflect at 
VISIONS
VCB. This tranquil 35 acre residential rehabilitation and training 
center in
Rockland County includes a private five acre lake, a ramped heated 
swimming
pool, self guided nature trail, library, recreation lounges, wireless
internet connection and an adapted computer center.
VISIONS Institute seminar topics include:
?       Benefits: "Does It Pay to Work"
?       The Economy: "Getting More Bang for Your Buck"
?       Advocacy: "Stand Up and Be Counted"
?       Social Networking: "Profit by Connections"
?       Career Growth: "Investing in Yourself"
?       Technology: "A Wealth of Options"

What is the cost?
The suggested minimum contribution (which includes lodging, meals and
transportation) is $75.00 for 7-day Institute and $50 for Technology 
Weekend

How Do I get there?
Roundtrip bus transportation will be provided from Visions at Selis 
Manor at
135 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, to VISIONS VCB and back.

Please register by clicking on the link below:
http://www.esight.org/forward.cfm?pid=317

For more information, or if you have any questions:
Call Blindline® 888-625-1616 or email institute at visionsvcb.org
7-Day Conference (Wednesday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 28, 2009) or an

Intensive Technology Weekend (Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26, 2009)

Join us this year as we explore "Your Future" in these times of economic 
and
social change.  This extraordinary opportunity for adults (18+ years of 
age)
who are blind or visually impaired, offers workshops and seminars by
seasoned professionals, a Technology Expo with hands-on demos of the 
latest
in assistive technology, and an opportunity to relax and reflect at 
VISIONS
VCB. This tranquil 35 acre residential rehabilitation and training 
center in
Rockland County includes a private five acre lake, a ramped heated 
swimming
pool, self guided nature trail, library, recreation lounges, wireless
internet connection and an adapted computer center.
VISIONS Institute seminar topics include:
è  Benefits: "Does It Pay to Work"
è  The Economy: "Getting More Bang for Your Buck"
è  Advocacy: "Stand Up and Be Counted"
è  Social Networking: "Profit by Connections"
è  Career Growth: "Investing in Yourself"
è  Technology: "A Wealth of Options"

What is the cost?
The suggested minimum contribution (which includes lodging, meals and
transportation) is $75.00 for 7-day Institute and $50 for Technology 
Weekend

How Do I get there?
Roundtrip bus transportation will be provided from Visions at Selis 
Manor at
135 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, to VISIONS VCB and back.

Please register by clicking on the link below:
http://www.esight.org/forward.cfm?pid=317

For more information, or if you have any questions:
Call Blindline® 888-625-1616 or email institute at visionsvcb.org

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