[BlindKid] LCB question

Sun Jan 27 14:22:27 UTC 2019

Linda,

I heartily recommend programs at the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB).
My daughter attended an eight-week program (STEP) last summer, and she
learned and grew so much. My daughter will graduate from high school this
fall, and she plans to take a "gap year" to receive adult training at LCB,
beginning this fall.

Why is the training at LCB so valuable?
First, most of the staff are blind. They are blind, but they are not great
teachers because they are blind. They are great teachers because they have
undergone training in teaching and in blindness skills. As a sighted
teacher of blind students, I "know" many blindness skills, but I do not use
them throughout my day on a regular basis.
Secondly, while I'm sure that you and your husband have taught your
daughter a great deal, people who are not "Mom" or "Dad" can make
connections that we moms and dads really cannot.
Third, we humans learn better when we learn with and from our peers.
Students at LCB have a peer learning group that most blind students in our
country do not.
Lastly, LCB is a caring and supportive environment. Students are pushed to
step out of their comfort zones, but the instructors make certain that the
students have the skills to do the task and always want every student to
succeed.

Also, I know that my daughter would be happy to speak with your daughter
(and with you and your husband) about her experience at LCB. Please do not
hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you,
Carlton

Carlton Anne Cook Walker
Attorney at Law
BEAR--Blindness Education and Advocacy Resources
Teacher of Students with Blindness/Low Vision
President, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)
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Carlisle, PA   17015
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> My daughter went three times before graduating from high school. Life
> changing experiences. Send your child!
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> On Thu, Jan 24, 2019, 2:45 PM Chris Nusbaum via BlindKid <
> blindkid at nfbnet.org wrote:
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> > Hi Linda:
> >
> > I'm a blind college student who attended the LCB Buddy Program in 2012,
> > the STEP Program in 2013, and the LCB adult program in 2016-2017. I would
> > love to answer any questions you and Terri may have! Please get in touch
> > off-list if I can be of any help. The Buddy Program provides wonderful
> > experiences for its campers, and I know she will benefit from it!
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> > Chris Nusbaum
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> > > On Jan 24, 2019, at 2:27 PM, Coccovizzo,Linda A via BlindKid <
> > blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> > >
> > > Hello! I would love to hear from those of you who have expierence with
> > this program. I am one who believes in giving my kids as many expierences
> > as possible, but I don't treat lightly making a decision to send my
> > 14-year-old off into the unknown, to her, as well as her dad and me. I,
> as
> > a blind parent, can give my kids a lot, but I am not the best teacher by
> a
> > long shot! And, sometimes those friendships made in situations such as
> the
> > buddy program are ones that can last a lifetime. I think it would be
> > especially cool for Terra to be able to talk with kids who have been
> there
> > too, if anyone is willing to do that.
> > > Feel free to write me off list also. Thanks.
> > >
> > >
> > > Linda Coccovizzo
> > > Seasonal Project Coordinator
> > > Metropolitan Community College
> > > Office: 816-604-1442
> > > 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111<
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