[blindkid] transition to college

[Kim Gulf Images]

Debbie,
I can't believe Winona is getting ready for college! What great news! I will share with you the advice given to us. That advice was to attend rehab training prior to entering college. Most said they found life too full to do it after college graduation as they were busy trying to find jobs, paying off college loans, or starting a family. This advice was from NFB college students at the time. Our DBS caseworker also tried to persuade Kayleigh to attend our state rehab facility. It was my understanding that Kayleigh was legally allowed to attend the training facility of her choice. We stood by that law and DBS ended up paying for her training at LCB. I don't believe she would have had the success of living on a campus and attending classes without her training. We live 3 hours away and knew she would have to take care of every need herself. 
Good luck in whatever decision you make!
Regards,
kim Cunningham 

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On Jun 11, 2013, at 3:23 PM, Carol Castellano <carol_castellano at verizon.net> wrote:

> Debby,
> 
> Where does the time go???
> 
> A couple of thoughts:
> 
> Technology
> Orienting to the campus
> Reader service
> Ability to self-advocate
> 
> Carol
> 
> Carol Castellano
> Parents of Blind Children-NJ
> Director of Programs
> National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
> 973-377-0976
> carol_castellano at verizon.net
> www.blindchildren.org
> www.nfb.org/parents-and-teachers
> At 11:34 AM 6/11/2013, you wrote:
>> I've been more of a lurker this year. I finally landed a teaching position, Winona had lots going on with marching band and concert band seasons, her brother kept us busy with sports every season, my mom passed away, and our garden flourished. It was a busy year!
>> 
>> We have our meeting with FL's Division of Blind Services (DBS) next Tuesday to begin transitioning Winona to college. Yes! College! I cannot believe it. DBS is notorious for saying, "no," and for being incredibly slow. Therefore we are starting the process now.
>> 
>> Any suggestions of things we need to put into place so that Winona is ready for college in the fall of 2014? General, as well as specific. suggestions would be appreciated. Any great arguments that we can present to them to get some of the things she will need?
>> 
>> 
>> So far they have said, "no," to every student we know who has requested NFB training camp that summer before college. Any great arguments for that? Winona knows she would benefit and really wants to attend one of them.
>> 
>> Thanks for the suggestions!
>> 
>> 
>> Debby
>> bwbddl at yahoo.com
>> 
>> ~"Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can read."~Mark Twain
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