[blindkid] [Blindmath] Looking for someone to tutor newly blind teen inchemistry and SAT prep

Arielle Silverman arielle71 at gmail.com
Fri Apr 19 02:16:02 UTC 2013


Thanks, I am in touch with Hoby about this.
Arielle

On 4/18/13, Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net> wrote:
>
>
> Perhaps Hoby Wedler or Cary Supalo might be resources for her, or could put
>
> her in touch with a good tutor.  Hoby has organized chemistry camps for
> blind high school students in California for the past two or three years.
>
> Debbie
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Arielle Silverman" <arielle71 at gmail.com>
> To: "Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics"
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> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [blindkid] [Blindmath] Looking for someone to tutor newly blind
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> teen inchemistry and SAT prep
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>>I don't know yet but the area code is 310 which makes me suspect it is
>> Los Angeles area in CA.
>> Arielle
>>
>> On 4/18/13, Debbie Willis <dwillis at aph.org> wrote:
>>> Do you know what city/state this young lady lives in?
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Debbie
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Arielle
>>> Silverman
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:56 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list; NFBnet Blind
>>> Kid
>>> Mailing List,(for parents of blind children); blindmath at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Blindmath] Looking for someone to tutor newly blind teen
>>> inchemistry and SAT prep
>>>
>>> Ps--if you prefer you can also email this person who is requesting
>>> assistance at:
>>> prissi at taskilicious.com
>>>
>>> On 4/18/13, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> This was forwarded to me by a cyber-acquaintance. I'm going to respond
>>>> to the person directly to ensure she knows about the NFB and about
>>>> funding sources for assistive tech and training, but I am wondering if
>>>> any of you are qualified and might be willing to mentor this young
>>>> woman and help tutor her in chemistry and/or help her prep for the
>>>> SAT's? It would be great for her to work with a blind mentor even if
>>>> it is long-distance. I would do it but it has been too long since I've
>>>> taken the SAT's and my last chem course was in 2005. If you're
>>>> qualified or know somebody who is, could you please get in touch with
>>>> her by phone? Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> There is a local 17 year old girl who is losing her eyesight. She is
>>>> an excellent student and struggling to continue working hard in school
>>>> so that she can go to college despite the fact that she is grappling
>>>> with losing her eyesight.
>>>>
>>>> She needs to prepare for the SAT's and is also taking Chemistry this
>>>> summer so she can lighten her school load for next year. The financial
>>>> costs for her parents are becoming insurmountable given all the
>>>> additional needs she has now.
>>>>
>>>> Do you tutor or know someone who tutors for the SAT's? We are looking
>>>> for someone who might drastically reduce fees or donate SAT prep
>>>> services. Also, need chemistry tutor for the summer.
>>>>
>>>> Also want to know about any computer assisted programs you may know
>>>> about for the visually impaired and blind? Lastly, if you know any
>>>> teenagers or young adults with whom she can talk and get support, that
>>>> would be wonderful.
>>>>
>>>> Please let me know. Thanks so much!
>>>>
>>>> Prissi
>>>> (310) 871-6440
>>>>
>>>
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