[blindkid] Fwd: Announcing 2010 Travel Opportunities for Blind/VIStudents

Sun Oct 18 21:40:22 UTC 2009

I can't imagine that that would be a problem.  I'm sure the 
organization would appreciate the additional publicizing of the event.
Carol

At 02:27 PM 10/18/2009, you wrote:
>If I might, i would like to post this on my web site. If that would not
>complicate matters I would be all to happy to oblige.
>
>Albert J. Rizzi
>CEO/Founder
>My Blind Spot, Inc.
>90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>New York, New York  10004
>www.myblindspot.org
>PH: 917-553-0347
>Fax: 212-858-5759
>"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
>doing it."
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Carol Castellano
>Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 10:43 AM
>To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
>Subject: [blindkid] Fwd: Announcing 2010 Travel Opportunities for
>Blind/VIStudents
>
>I was asked to forward the following announcement.
>Carol
>
>Carol Castellano, President
>National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
>973-377-0976
>carol_castellano at verizon.net
>www.nfb.org/nopbc
>
> >From: Laura Portalupi <laura at globalexplorers.org>
> >Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:01:55 -0600
> >Subject: Announcing 2010 Travel Opportunities for Blind/VI Students
> >To: blindchildren at verizon.net
> >
> >Dear Carol,
> >
> >As board president of the National Organization of Parents of Blind
> >Students,  I hope you will help me spread the word about the Global
> >Explorers Leading the Way program.  Would you be so kind as to share
> >the below announcement on listservs that reach educators of blind
> >children, blind students, and parents of blind children?
> >
> >Thank you so much for your assistance.
> >
> >Kind regards,
> >Laura Portalupi
> >
> >Leading the Way Intern
> >Global Explorers
> >420 S. Howes St. Suite B300
> >Fort Collins, CO 80521
> ><http://www.globalexplorers.org/>www.globalexplorers.org
> ><mailto:laura at globalexplorers.org>laura at globalexplorers.org
> >(office) 877.627.1425
> >(fax) 970.672.1073
> >
> >
> >Announcing 2010 Travel Opportunities for Blind/VI Students
> >
> >Here at Global Explorers, we are passionate about providing the most
> >comprehensive and genuine travel experience available to students
> >and educators of all backgrounds and abilities. We are a non-profit
> >organization committed to sustainable tourism and responsible global
> >citizenship.
> >
> >Developed in partnership with world-renowned blind adventurer Erik
> >Weihenmayer, Global Explorers' nationally-recognized Leading the Way
> >program is our only individual enrollment program. As of this year,
> >students of all physical abilities between the ages of 14 and 21 are
> >welcome to apply. Leading the Way integrates science, service,
> >leadership, and culture, resulting in a life-changing adventure. Far
> >more than just a fun trip, each expedition involves preparatory
> >curriculum prior to travel and a service leadership project post travel.
> >
> >By making necessary accommodations and focusing on what participants
> >can do, the program prepares students to act on the passions they
> >discover. Through their unique stories, the teams help spread
> >messages of hope and inspiration, while breaking down barriers
> >between those with and without disabilities.
> >
> >In summer 2010, we are offering two expeditions:
> >
> >Rim to River Expedition: Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
> >
> >July 6-20, 2010 | Price Range: $2,100-2,700 Exact price TBD | We
> >help you fundraise!
> >
> >In partnership with Grand Canyon Youth
> >(<http://www.gcyouth.org/>www.gcyouth.org), this program provides a
> >once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students of all abilities to
> >explore the wonders of the Grand Canyon from its majestic rim to its
> >world-renowned river.
> >
> >Yucatan Leadership Program: Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
> >
> >July 10-18, 2010 | Price range: $2,100-2,700 Exact price TBD | We
> >help you fundraise!
> >
> >This team will explore leadership development as they venture
> >through the renowned ruins of the Maya Civilization, explore the
> >colorful reefs of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere, kayak along ancient Maya
> >trade routes and swim with the world's largest fish: the whale shark!
> >
> >What You Can Do
> >
> >Visit our website to learn more about our program. Students can
> >apply at:
> ><http://globalexplorers.wufoo.com/forms/leading-the-way-application/>http:/
>/globalexplorers.wufoo.com/forms/leading-the-way-application/.
> >The application deadline is November 15.
> >
> >Nominate a student online:
> ><http://globalexplorers.wufoo.com/forms/2010-nomination-form/>http://global
>explorers.wufoo.com/forms/2010-nomination-form/
> >and we will follow up with him/her.
> >
> >To request additional information or material preferences (Braille,
> >LP), please contact me at
> ><mailto:laura at globalexplorers.org>laura at globalexplorers.org or
>1-877-627-1425.
> >
> >Sincerely,
> >Laura Portalupi
> >Leading the Way Intern
> >Global Explorers
> >420 S. Howes St. Suite B300
> >Fort Collins, CO 80521
> ><http://www.globalexplorers.org/>www.globalexplorers.org
> >
> ><mailto:laura at globalexplorers.org>laura at globalexplorers.org
> >
> >(office) 877.627.1425
> >
> >(fax) 970.672.1073
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Carol Castellano, President
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.nfb.org/nopbc 