[Ohio-talk] Updated BELL FLYER

[COLLEEN ROTH]

Hi Sheri,
I am guessing the phrase low-vision is used to indicate that children who are not totally blind are welcome and encouraged to attend. Remember some parents cannot bring themselves to say that their child is blind. By working with them these two weeks we can educate them in this area.
The word blind could be included.
Colleen Roth



----- Original Message -----
From: Sheri <salbers1 at cinci.rr.com>
To: "'Ationfb of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Friday, March 8, 2013 5:09 pm
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Updated BELL FLYER

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> Why doesn't the BELL Program invite BLIND children?
> Sheri
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eric
> Duffy
> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 5:41 PM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] Updated BELL FLYER
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> I have pasted and attached an updated BELL FLYER. Please use this version.
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF OHIO
> 
> BRAILLE ENRICHMENT FOR     
>                   LITERACY AND LEARNING
> (BELL) SUMMER PROGRAM
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> This program is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
> Institute, in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> and the  NFB of Ohio Parents of Blind Children Division.
> 
> Are you the parent, guardian, or teacher of a low-vision child who would
> benefit from learning Braille?  We have a wonderful opportunity for these
> students this summer!
> The BELL summer program is a two-week day program (weekends not included)
> offering prekindergarten and elementary age low-vision beginning Braille
> readers immersion in Braille and fun, increasing their use of tactile skills
> for reading. Children will receive Braille instruction daily as well as
> learn alternative nonvisual techniques through arts and crafts, games, field
> trips, and other fun. 
> A parent seminar will offer parents practical strategies to incorporate
> nonvisual learning and Braille in their children's daily lives.  
> This program will be led by a certified teacher of the blind who will be
> assisted by positive blind role models and local volunteers.  
> 
> Program Dates:   July 15-26, 2013 (week days only)
> Time:   9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
> Location: 470 Glenmont Avenue in Columbus
> 
> For further information or an application contact:
> Eric Duffy (614) 935-6965, eduffy at pobox.com, or go to <www.nfb.org/bell>
> 
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