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<span class="signature">Kathryn Carroll<br /> Intern, One Billion Strong<br /> J.D. Candidate, St. John's University School of Law Class of 2013<br /> Google Voice: (347) 455-1521<br /> http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryncarroll<br /> http://carrollkathryne.wix.com/kathryncarroll</span>
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<b>From:</b>
<a href="mailto:David Andrews (dandrews@visi.com)">David Andrews (dandrews@visi.com)</a>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 13, 2013 08:42 PM
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<b>Subject</b>: [Nfbnet-members-list] Buddy Program Announcement from BLIND Inc.
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</div> Warm Greetings from BLIND, Incorporated
<br /> It is once again time to start planning for our 2013 Buddy program.
<br /> This three-week summer fun and learning program is for children ages 9 to 13.
<br /> The dates are July 12 through August 4, 2013.
<br /> The Buddy Program offers an opportunity for blind children to make
<br /> friends and have fun in a positive and secure setting as well as to learn
<br /> and practice alternative techniques of blindness while building self-
<br /> confidence.
<br /> The training in alternative techniques includes instruction in
<br /> reading and writing Braille, basic
<br /> cane travel, cooking skills, and introductions to independent living
<br /> skills. Students may learn to
<br /> pour liquids, carry a food tray, do laundry, follow a recipe, and
<br /> much more while building self-
<br /> confidence and problem solving skills.
<br /> Picture of 3 Buddy students in Industrial Arts Class making their
<br /> wood projects. Two are sanding and the other is hammering a nail.
<br /> Picture of female Buddy student pouring chocolate chips into a bowl
<br /> of cookie batter that she has mixed up, while the instructor stands
<br /> by her side observing.
<br /> Students also participate in "talk time," where they discuss important issues
<br /> about blindness with blind peers and instructors. This time gives the
<br /> students a
<br /> chance to discuss their feelings about blindness, their frustrations with
<br /> uncomfortable situations, and helps them develop a positive attitude about
<br /> blindness and their abilities.
<br /> In addition, students participate in many exciting activities in the
<br /> Twin Cities
<br /> area, such as visits to nature parks, Wild Mountain Water Park, and horseback
<br /> riding. These activities allow students to develop their socialization skills.
<br /> Activities are well supervised and mentoring for the children is provided by
<br /> active blind role models. Lifelong friendships begin during this brief summer
<br /> experience.
<br /> During these entire out-of-the- classroom activities during the Buddy
<br /> Program, one of our goals
<br /> is to teach our students the alternative techniques of blindness and
<br /> gain the self-confidence that
<br /> would allow them to return home and actively participate in even more
<br /> fun activities with their
<br /> sighted friends.
<br /> Picture of 2 Buddy students cresting the top of a rocky peak
<br /> overlooking a river.
<br /> Activities are excellent opportunities to teach and reinforce a wide variety
<br /> of alternative techniques, as they apply to real life, and this learning
<br /> experience is usually most effective when there is a lot of fun involved.
<br /> Picture of a Buddy student being instructed in using a outdoor grill.
<br /> In the process of lighting the flames with a long butane lighter.
<br /> If you have questions please call 612-872-0100 (ext. 251), toll-free 800-
<br /> 597-9558, or email cguggisberg@blindinc.org. You may complete an
<br /> application by visiting our website at www.blindinc.org
<br /> Sincerely,
<br /> Charlene Guggisberg
<br /> Coordinator for Youth and Special programs
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