[Nyabs] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] BLIND Inc Buddy Program
Nihal Erkan
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Thu Mar 26 14:55:38 UTC 2015
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> From: David Andrews via Nfbnet-members-list <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: March 25, 2015 at 12:59:49 AM EDT
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] BLIND Inc Buddy Program
> Reply-To: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
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> Warm Greetings from BLIND, Incorporated:
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> It is once again time to start planning for our 2015 Buddy program!
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> This three-week summer fun and learning program is for children ages 9 to 13.
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> The dates are July 18, 2015 through August 7 2015.
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> The Buddy Program offers an opportunity for blind children to make friends and have fun in a positive and secure setting. Students will learn and practice alternative techniques of blindness while building self-confidence.
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> The training in alternative techniques includes instruction in reading and writing Braille, basic cane travel, cooking skills, and introductions to independent living skills. Students may learn to pour liquids, carry a food tray, do laundry, follow a recipe, and much more while building self- confidence and problem solving skills.
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> Students also participate in "talk time," where they discuss important issues about blindness with blind peers and instructors. This time gives the students a chance to discuss their feelings about blindness, their frustrations with uncomfortable situations, and helps them to problem-solve and develop a positive attitude about blindness and their abilities as blind students.
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> In addition, students participate in many exciting activities in the Twin Cities area, such as visits to nature parks, Wild Mountain Water Park, and rock climbing. These activities allow students to develop their socialization skills. Activities are well supervised and mentoring for the children is provided by active blind role models. Lifelong friendships begin during this brief summer experience.
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> One of our goals during these recreational\educational activities is to teach our students the alternative techniques of blindness and help them gain the self-confidence that would allow them to return home and actively participate in even more fun activities with their sighted friends.
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> Activities are excellent opportunities to teach and reinforce a wide variety of alternative techniques, as they apply to real life. These learning experiences are usually most effective when there is plenty of fun involved!
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> If you have questions or would like an application please call 612-872-0100 (ext. 251), toll-free
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> 800-597-9558, or email cguggisberg at blindinc.org . You may complete an application which is included in this announcement.
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> Sincerely,
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> Charlene Guggisberg, Admissions and Special Programs Manager
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> Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions, Inc.
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> THE BUDDY PROGRAM APPLICATION
> (For children ages 9-13)
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> (NOTE: This form can be filled out on your computer, but it must be printed using your browser's print function.)
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> Top of Form
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> Child's Name:
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> Parent's Name(s):
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> Address:
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> City: State: Zip:
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> Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:
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> Email:
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> Name of child's vision teacher:
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> Name of child's vocational rehabilitation counselor (if any):
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> INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD
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> M/F: Age: Date of Birth:
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> Grade in school:
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> Cause of blindness:
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> Visual acuity: Right eye: Left eye: Field:
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> Has your child ever been away from home (y/n):
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> BLINDNESS SKILLS TRAINING
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> Does your child read braille (y/n)?
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> If yes, uncontracted or contracted?
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> Words per minute reading:
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> What does your child use to write braille? (slate & stylus, Brailler, Braille Note, Pacmate, etc.)
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> Does your child use a cane (y/n)?
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> Has your child had any computer training?
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> If yes, using which program for accessibility (i.e., JAWS, Window-Eyes, Zoom Text, etc.)?
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> Has your child ever worked with any hand tools (i.e., hammer, click rule, etc.)? (y / n)
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> If yes, which ones?
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> Hobbies/interests:
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> Does your child know how to swim? (y / n)
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> Please provide additional detail:
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> Does your child require any floatation devices?(y / n)
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> Please provide additional detail:
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> What are your child's favorite foods (including breakfast)?
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> What are your child's least favorite foods?
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> MEDICAL INFORMATION
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> Does your child take any medications on a regular basis? (y / n) If yes, please fill in the fields below:
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> Medication 1:
> Medication name: Frequency and Dosage:
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> Reason for medication:
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> Does your child administer the medication independently?
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> Additional comments:
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> Medication 2:
> Medication name: Frequency and Dosage:
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> Reason for medication:
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> Does your child administer the medication independently?
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> Additional comments:
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> Medication 3:
> Medication name: Frequency and Dosage:
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> Reason for medication:
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> Does your child administer the medication independently?
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> Additional comments:
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> If there are additional medications, please attach a separate sheet.
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> Does your child have any allergies? If yes, please explain:
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> Does your child have any dietary restrictions? If yes, please explain:
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> Please list any other questions or concerns that you may have, or information that you would like us to have:
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> Up to 10 children will be accepted into the program. Unfortunately we are unable to accept all the individuals applying to the Buddy Program as we receive more applications than space available.
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> While the Buddy Program is supported primarily through grants, this does not cover the entire cost for operating the program. If your child is accepted into the Buddy Program the individual fee for this year will be $400.00. This fee can be paid through your state rehabilitation agency, your child’s school by inclusion in the IEP, individually, or any other source(s). If you would like assistance in working with any of these agencies please let us know. Some scholarships for fee waivers may be available. Please contact us for further information.
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> Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: _______________________ Date: __________
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> TAKE A TOUR** We invite you to take a tour of our facilities and learn more about our program. Please call (612) 872-0100, or our toll-free number 1-800-597-9558, to arrange a visit.
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> Bottom of Form
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> Please print this form using your browser's print function and mail it to:
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> BLIND, Inc.
> Attn: Charlene Guggisberg
> 100 East 22nd St.
> Minneapolis, MN 55404
>
> or fax it to:
> (612) 872-9358
>
> David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
> E-Mail: dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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