[Pibe-division] immediate need for host family for blind exchangestudent

[Sally t]

American Field Service. I was an AFS student many years ago. We also hosted a student. It is a reputable organization.

Sally Thomas

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> On Jan 16, 2014, at 3:14 PM, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com> wrote:
> 
> AFS stands for American Foreign Service.  It is the oldest and largest
> sponsor of exchange students in the United States.
> 
>> On 1/16/14, Tammy  Robar <snoopytdr at aol.com> wrote:
>> What is AFS?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On 2014 Ian. 16, at 11:42 AM, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> AFS is looking for a placement anywhere in the country.  There needs
>>> to be a local AFS group but they are located around the country.  She
>>> was going to the school for the blind in Tennessee but the host family
>>> fell through.  She is open to going to a public school.  Let me know
>>> if you have further questions.
>>> 
>>>> On 1/16/14, mary jo hartle <mjhartle23 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi.  Could you please email me some more details maybe off list?  I'd be
>>>> interested in knowing the duration of time, what she will be studying
>>>> here,
>>>> if we live in the right area, age, abilities, etc.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Mary Jo Hartle
>>>> Mjhartle23 at gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Pibe-division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>>> Of
>>>> Marianne Denning
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 4:06 PM
>>>> To: aernet; Professionals in Blindness Education Division List;
>>>> ohio-talk-request
>>>> Subject: [Pibe-division] immediate need for host family for blind
>>>> exchangestudent
>>>> 
>>>> This is an urgent plea for someone to host a young blind woman during
>>>> the spring semester.  She had a placement but it fell through and she
>>>> is arriving in the U.S. on Friday, January 24.  She is very bright, a
>>>> braille reader and very outgoing.  If you would be interested in
>>>> hosting her in your home please contact me immediately.  Hosting
>>>> students is wonderful.  There is money available to pay for her needs
>>>> related to being blind.  We are currently hosting a blind student or
>>>> would take her into our home.
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>>>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>>>> (513) 607-6053
>>>> 
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>>> 
>>> --
>>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>>> (513) 607-6053
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> -- 
> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
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