[Pibe-division] Support group for high school students

Thu Nov 11 15:13:06 UTC 2010

David, 

There is a Facebook group for blind high school students called
Blindness411.  As you know, it's also important to connect students with
other blind students and adults who can be mentors locally.  

Best, 
Jessica 

Jessica Bachicha, Project Coordinator 

Department of Affiliate Action 

National Federation of the Blind 

Tel: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2529 

E-mail: jbachicha at nfb.org 

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   1. Support Group for High School Students (Hyde, David W. (ESC))
   2. Re: Support Group for High School Students (Jewel S.)
   3. NBP-Announce: New print/braille board book - and our
      Teachers'	Toolkit sale continues! (Tony Grima)

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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:20:44 -0600
From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us>
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Subject: [Pibe-division] Support Group for High School Students
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I have a teacher who is searching for an email group specifically for
blind and vi high school students. Now I know about our NFB Students'
lists, but she is looking for something specifically for high school
students. Any ideas?

David Hyde, Professional Development Coordinator Wisconsin Center for
the Blind and Visually Impaired 1700 W. State Street Janesville WI 53546

608-758-6152 (office)

608-751-0960 (cell)

608-758-6169 (fax)

866-284-1107 ext. 34 (toll free)

email

david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us

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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:57:48 -0500
From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] Support Group for High School Students
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Well, the NABS list is for students over 12. That pretty much puts it
at just high school and college. And it is often a good thing for high
school students to be exposed to what college is like. The National
Association of Blind Students is a great place for high school
students to get experience of what it's like for other students and
support from other high school and college students. They can also ask
college students about their schools, and get feedback on colleges
they are considering, as well as how college goes. NABS also has local
groups, which bring together blind students in the state.

I don't know if that is helpful at all, but NABS is a great group to
be a part of, and the list is always talkign about issues that pertain
to students here and now.

On 11/10/10, Hyde, David W. (ESC) <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us> wrote:
> I have a teacher who is searching for an email group specifically for
blind
> and vi high school students. Now I know about our NFB Students' lists,
but
> she is looking for something specifically for high school students.
Any
> ideas?
>
>
> David Hyde, Professional Development Coordinator Wisconsin Center for
the
> Blind and Visually Impaired 1700 W. State Street Janesville WI 53546
>
> 608-758-6152 (office)
>
> 608-751-0960 (cell)
>
> 608-758-6169 (fax)
>
> 866-284-1107 ext. 34 (toll free)
>
> email
>
> david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us
>
>
>

-- 
~Jewel
Check out my blog about accessibility for the blind!
Treasure Chest for the Blind: http://blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com

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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:29:17 -0600
From: "Tony Grima" <agrima at nbp.org> (by way of David Andrews
	<dandrews at visi.com>)
To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Pibe-division] NBP-Announce: New print/braille board book -
	and our Teachers'	Toolkit sale continues!
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Let's Dance, Little Pookie!
By Sandra Boynton
Print/braille board book, $5.99
Ages: Baby-Preschool
In contracted braille.

"Say hey, little Pookie!
You're a wonder to see.
Come on, my little Pookie,
Won't you dance with me?"

Pookie's mama proposes a lively dance together. Pookie, being Pookie, is
somewhat hesitant to try something new. But little by little, Pookie is
drawn into the dance - hopping, marching, shimmying, singing, and
stretching. This perfect little board book provides a great way to get
your own little Pookies up and moving around, getting some exercise in a
fun and silly way.

Read more about this book, or order it, at
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/BB-POOKIE.html

And don't forget our ongoing "Teachers' Toolkit" sale! The Toolkit is a
list of books, charts and other helpful products for you and your
students. And until December 31st, you can order $25 worth of books and
deduct $5 from your order - as many times as you like! (Note that this
discount is not available online - see the ordering information on page
7 of the PDF, or the end of the text version.)

Download the Toolkit in two formats:
Accessible PDF:
http://www.nbp.org/downloads/teachers_toolkit_2010.pdf

Text version:
http://www.nbp.org/downloads/teachers_toolkit_2010.txt

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