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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Thinking about summer plans for your students? The
Louisiana Center for the Blind would like to remind all interested parties that
the deadline for applications to our two summer programs for blind youth is
rapidly approaching. </FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">The Center's Buddy Program is a three-week residential
program for students in grades 4-8 which focuses primarily on intensive
instruction in skills of blindness (i.e., Braille, assistive technology, cane
travel, and living skills) while also giving students plenty of opportunities
for socialization and the enjoyment of recreational activities. The dates for
Buddy Program 2010 are July 18-August 7. </FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">The STEP (Summer Training and Employment Project) Program
is designed for students who are entering either the 10<SUP>th</SUP>,
11<SUP>th</SUP>, or 12<SUP>th</SUP> grades in the fall of 2010. Like the Buddy
Program, the STEP Program is staffed by highly skilled blind role models and
focuses primarily on skills of blindness instruction. STEP Program students will
also attend the NFB National Convention in Dallas. During the second phase of
the program, to take place after students return from the post-convention break,
students continue to receive skills of blindness training, but are also provided
with a work experience at a business in or near the city of Ruston, Louisiana.
Thus, students are given necessary foundational skills for life-long success,
coupled with real-world workplace involvement to further enhance their skill
sets and abilities to interact in a variety of social and professional contexts.
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">The dates for STEP 2010 are June 13-August 7, with
approximately a week off following the conclusion of National Convention July 8.
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">For more details or for application information (one may
apply electronically) on either the Buddy or STEP Programs, please visit our
website at </FONT><A href="http://www.lcb-ruston.com/"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">www.lcb-ruston.com</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> and point to Programs and Services. Please also feel
free to contact me with any questions or for additional details. </FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Cordially yours,</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Eric Guillory</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Director of Youth Services</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Louisiana Center for the Blind</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">101 South Trenton Street</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Ruston LA 71270</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Phone: 800-234-4166</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Fax: 318-251-0109</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Email: </FONT><A href="mailto:eguillory@lcb-ruston.com"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">eguillory@lcb-ruston.com</FONT></A></P>
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