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Announcing a Unique Travel & Leadership Program for B/VI
Youth<br><br>
Do you know an exceptional student who would benefit from a unique travel
and leadership program? Nominate that student for the Global
Explorers Leading the Way program at
<a href="http://www.globalexplorers.org/programs/forms/nominate/grandcanyon/">
http://www.globalexplorers.org/programs/forms/nominate/grandcanyon/</a>
. Developed in partnership with world-renowned blind athlete Erik
Weihenmayer, Leading the Way brings together blind and sighted youth ages
14-21 for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure combining leadership, science,
culture, and service. Specifically, the program aims to achieve the
following:</font> <br><br>
<font size=2>· Provide unparalleled
leadership skills by learning about and practicing No Barriers
Leadership.<br><br>
</font> <br><br>
<font size=2>· Develop confidence,
independence, self-awareness, and curiosity about the world in
participants.<br><br>
</font> <br><br>
<font size=2>· Promote peer
relationships am</font><font size=2 color="#0000FF"> <br><br>
---------</font><font size=2> ong youth of different backgrounds and
abilities.<br><br>
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<font size=2>· Equip participants
with the tools they need to step up and make a difference in the
world.<br><br>
</font> <br><br>
<font size=2>· Prepare participants
to act on the passions they discover.<br><br>
</font> <br><br>
<font size=2>· Spread messages of
hope by breaking down barriers between those with and without
disabilities.<br><br>
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Our summer 2011 Leading the Way destination is one of the 7 Natural
Wonders of the World – the majestic Grand Canyon! To learn more or
to apply, please visit
<a href="http://www.globalexplorers.org/">www.globalexplorers.org</a> and
click "Leading the Way." The application deadline is
Monday, November 15. For more information, please contact Laura at
<a href="mailto:laura@globalexplorers.org">laura@globalexplorers.org</a>
or 877.627.1425.<br><br>
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</font>On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 4:59 PM, Riccobono, Mark
<<a href="mailto:MRiccobono@nfb.org">MRiccobono@nfb.org</a>>
wrote:
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<dd><font size=2 color="#0000FF">Dear Laura,</font>
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<dd><font size=2 color="#0000FF">Please send an e-mail announcement we
can send around.</font>
<dd>
<dd><font size=2 color="#0000FF">Mark<br><br>
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<dd><font face="Tahoma" size=2>From: Laura Portalupi
[<a href="mailto:laura@globalexplorers.org" eudora="autourl">
mailto:laura@globalexplorers.org</a>]
<dd>Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 5:24 PM
<dd>To: Riccobono, Mark
<dd>Subject: The Global Explorers Leading the Way Program<br><br>
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<dd>Dear Mark:<br>
<dd>My colleague Shannon has been in contact with you the past two years
about the Global Explorers Leading the Way program. I'd like to
introduce myself as the coordinator of Leading the Way for
2010-2011. <br>
<dd>I am so impressed with the work of the Jernigan Institute and feel
our program closely aligns with the Institute's mission.
<font size=2> Developed in partnership with world-renowned blind
adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, the Global Explorers Leading the Way program
joins blind, visually impaired, and sighted individuals between the ages
of 14 and 21 for the adventure of a lifetime. Leading the Way integrates
science, service, leadership, and culture in a 3-phase program that
includes pre-travel preparatory curriculum, a life-changing travel
experience, and a follow-up service leadership project.
Specifically, the program aims to achieve the following:</font> <br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd><font size=2>· Provide
unparalleled leadership skills by learning about and practicing No
Barriers Leadership.<br><br>
</font>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd><font size=2>· Develop
confidence, independence, self-awareness, and curiosity about the world
in participants.<br><br>
</font>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd><font size=2>· Promote peer
relationships among youth of different backgrounds and
abilities.<br><br>
</font>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd><font size=2>· Equip participants
with the tools they need to step up and make a difference in the
world.<br><br>
</font>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd><font size=2>· Prepare
participants to act on the passions they discover.<br><br>
</font>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd><font size=2>· Spread messages of
hope by breaking down barriers between those with and without
disabilities.<br>
<dd>Our summer 2011 destination is the majestic Grand Canyon. The
application deadline is Monday, November 15.<br>
<dd>Would you be willing to share information about Leading the Way among
your network? If so, I can provide you with an announcement for
distribution via e-mail. I can also send you informational fliers
as an attachment or via snail mail. Braille and large print
materials are available upon request.<br>
<dd>Thank you so much for your time and assistance! I look forward
to hearing from you.<br>
<dd>Kind regards,
<dd>Laura Portalupi<br>
<dd>Leading the Way Fellow
<dd>Global Explorers
<dd>420 S. Howes St. Suite B300
<dd>Fort Collins, CO 80521
<dd>(office) 877.627.1425
<dd>(fax) 970.672.1073<br><br>
<dd><a href="http://www.globalexplorers.org">www.globalexplorers.org</a>
<br>
<dd>"This is a life-changing trip ... you will walk away as a
different person." -Leading the Way Rim to River Participant,
2010<br><br></font>
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