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November 2009 - Posts
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I've been doing some research and ran across this organization that gives a LOT of scholarships to Latinos going to college or community colleges. The application period opened Sept. 1st and I can't find the actual deadline - but if it's past for this year you can always stick it away for next year. Although these scholarships aren't for the blind or visually impaired, I thought that since about 80 percent of HPS'ers are of Puerto Rican background, many of you would know someone who could use this info. http://www.hsf. net/Scholarships .aspx?id= 1328
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The HPS Network recently joined with several hundred other patient support and advocacy groups to urge the Obama administration to continue to make funding for the National Institutes of Health a high priority as the administration begins work on a new national budget for 2011.
The NIH received an influx of billions of dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The joint letter to the administration urges the President to continue to fund job-creating projects that come out of the many two-year grants recently established.
The National Institutes of Health remains the hub of clinical research for Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome as well as Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, among many other ultra rare orphan diseases. Recently, the NIH has opened a protocol for other types of albinism as well. Without the unique research opportunities made possible by a federally-funded institution like the NIH, many orphan diseases would go without research as well as potential treatments and cures.
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Once again, this is something I'm just passing along. I know the dates are from last year, but if you're interested, I'd contact them. Perhaps they just haven't updated their Web site yet. Association of Blind Citizens Scholarship Program
The Association of Blind Citizens will offer ten thousand dollars in college scholarships to legally blind individuals seeking a college degree. The Reggie Johnson Memorial Scholarship will be valued at $2000 and eight $1000 scholarships will be available.
The scholarships will be offered for the 2009/2010 school year. The scholarship may be applied to tuition, living expenses or related expenses resulting from blindness
You may fill out the application below by pasting it in to your word processor and emailing it to: scholarship@blindcitizens.org.
Association of Blind Citizens 2008/09 Scholarship Application
Name:
First Line Of Address:
Second Line Of ADdress:
City:
State:
Zip:
Telephone Number with area code:
Provide a 300 to 500 word autobiographical sketch of yourself. Please include how the scholarship award would help you achieve your goal to attend college or a recognized vocational program. The autobiographical sketch must be submitted by email to: scholarship@blindcitizens.org.
A disk copy of the autobiographical sketch must be submitted along with the documents listed below:
Required Documents:
A high school or college transcript.
A certificate of legal blindness or a letter from your opthomologist.
Two letters of reference.
A disk copy of your biographical sketch.
This application will be accepted beginning on January 1, 2009 and must be received by April 15, 2009. All decisions are final. Recipients of ABC scholarships must be legally blind, US legal resident, and must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning or a recognized vocational program. Mail disk and documents listed above to: Association of Blind CitizensPO Box 246 Holbrook, MA 02343
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Below is just a peice of information I happened to run across. Honestly, I haven't heard of this group before. However, I know several readers are in need of programs such as these, so thought I'd pass it along. The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology FundThe Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The ABC board of directors believes that this program will allow blind and visually impaired individuals access to technology products that will have a significant impact on improving employment opportunities, increase the level of independence and enhance their overall quality of life.
The products covered by this program must retail for a minimum of $200 with a maximum retail price of $6,000. Persons eligible to apply for assistance must have a family income of less than $50,000 and cash assets of less than $20,000. Applications will be reviewed by the Assistive Technology Committee (ATC) and recommendations will be submitted for board approval. If applicants are selected to receive a technology grant, applicants will be asked to provide documents such as tax returns, bank statements and any other documents that the ABC board or it’s designee would deem necessary to assess financial need for the grant.
Applicants must be legally blind and a resident of the United States to qualify for this program. Applications must be submitted by June 30th and December 31st for each grant period (two per year). Applicants will be notified if their request for a grant is approved. Applicants may submit one request per calendar year. All applications must be submitted via e-mail. You will be notified by ABC within 45 days after the application deadline. The grantee will have 30 days after notification to purchase the product. If the purchase cannot be made within 30 days ABC reserves the right to withdraw the award and assign it to another applicant. All decisions are final.
You may fill out the request form below by pasting it in to your word processor and emailing it to: atf@blindcitizens.org.
Important: Requests must be received via email only, by June 30th or December 31st. Please do not use attachments when submitting your request.
Association of Blind Citizens Assistive Technology request form
Name:
First Line Of Address:
Second Line Of Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Telephone Number with area code:
Email address:
Provide a description of 500 or fewer words of the device you wish to purchase and how it will help you achieve employment or increase your independence.
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I'm passing along the following press release for those interested - but there's more to GINA going on and I'll update that shortly.
PRESS RELEASE11/20/09
Historic Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Takes Effect
EEOC Assumes New Area of Jurisdiction to Protect Confidentiality of Genetic Information
WASHINGTON -- In the first legislative expansion of its jurisdiction since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Saturday will assume responsibility for enforcing Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
GINA, signed into law in May 2008, prohibits discrimination by health insurers and employers based on individuals’ genetic information. Genetic information includes the results of genetic tests to determine whether someone is at increased risk of acquiring a condition (such as some forms of breast cancer) in the future, as well as an individual’s family medical history.“
GINA affirms the principle central to all employment discrimination laws – that all people have the right to be judged according to their ability to do a job, not on stereotypical assumptions,” said Acting EEOC Chair Stuart J. Ishimaru. “No one should be denied a job or the right to be treated fairly in the workplace based on fears that he or she may develop some condition in the future.”
Specifically, the law prohibits the use of genetic information in making employment decisions, restricts the acquisition of genetic information by employers and others, imposes strict confidentiality requirements, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose actions made unlawful by GINA or who participate in proceedings to vindicate rights under the law or aid others in doing so. The same remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages, are available under Title II of GINA as are available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the ADA.
Acting Vice Chair Christine Griffin said, “Title II of GINA is an ideal complement to the ADA Amendments Act. With both laws now effective, American workers are protected if they experience discrimination because of their disability or because of impairments they may develop.”
The EEOC is charged with issuing regulations implementing Title II of GINA. On March 2, 2009, it published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement Title II with proposed regulations and received over 40 public comments in response. The final regulations implementing Title II are currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget and will be issued as soon as the review process is concluded.
The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
CCVIP invites you to a celebration of Braille and its inventor, Louis Braille!
On Thursday, December 3, at 6:00 p.m., CCVIP will host a presentation by Michael Mellor, author of "A Touch of "Genius," his definitive biography of Louis Braille, as a kick off to the traveling exhibit on Braille, his life and work that will be on view at Baruch's William and Anita Newman Library from November 23 through December 23. We will hear author Mellor read from his book and talk about the process of researching it. Reception, book signing (and sale) and a tour of the exhibit will follow the presentation.
Please RSVP at (646) 312-1420.
Attached is an invitation that you can print and share with friends or simply e-mail. Please feel free to share this message with others who might be interested.
Thanks, and we look forward to greeting you on December 3rd at,
151 East 25th street, between Lexington and 3rd Avenues, in room 750.
Sincerely,
Karen Gourgey Ed. D.
Director, Computer Center for Visually Impaired People
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I'm posting this message from Karen T. If anyone's in the Greensboro area and can help, I know she'd really appreciate it. You don't have to be an HPS'er to help - just willing to pitch in.
Hey gang,
If you live close to Greensboro, NC and would like to help the HPS Network earn some cash please let me know by Wednesday 10AM.
This is the challenge: Belk's Dept store at Four Seasons Town Center in Greensboro, NC is allowing nonprofits to earn extra Christmas money for wrapping people's gifts. We will be getting donations from Belk customers, and hopefully Belk will kick in a little extra. Not sure about Belk's kicking in, but I do know they are really nice to nonprofits.
You will be wrapping for, of course The HPS Network. If you can work any day or time between now and Dec. 24th PLEASE contact me like yesterday. However by 10am Wednesday will be fine. 336 954 3604.
I have already scheduled myself for Fri. Nov 27 noon to 4pm, Sun. Nov. 29 noon-7pm, Sun. Dec 6 noon-7pm, Fri. Dec 11, 7pm to close. My sister Denise and her husband have volunteered for Fri. Dec 18, 2pm to 4pm, My sister Joyce and I will work again on Sat. Dec 12 9am-1pm.
Not only is this a chance to make some cash, but it also gives us an inroad with Belk's which is a large chain on the east coast.
Thanks so much in advance,
Karen Tillman
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As always, this falls under the heading, just passing along......2010 NFB LAW Program
The National Federation of the Blind Announces the NFB Leadership and Advocacy in WashingtonProgram for Students
Engaging the Voice of America’s Blind Youth
Applications are due by February 1, 2010: APPLY ONLINE!Program Details:
Who: Youth who are in Grades 6-9 or Ages 12-16 during the time of the programWhen: April 16-20, 2010Where: Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MarylandCost: There will be a $250 fee per student/chaperone pair. All other expenses including transportation, room, and board will be provided for each student and their chaperone. All accepted students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, teacher, or blind/low vision mentor from their home state, a total of twenty-five participants from across the country will be accepted.
About the Program:
The NFB Leadership and Advocacy in Washington, D.C., (LAW) Program will be a four-day experience that will provide blind and low vision students with a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of our country’s government, its history, and its culture while staying at the national headquarters for the National Federation of the Blind in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to learning about grassroots legislation efforts, how resolutions are passed, and how various blindness legislation is brought about, participants will learn more about the inner workings of the National Federation of the Blind, its advocacy work for blind individuals, and available resources for blind students and adults. This program also strives to help empower youth with valuable resources to enhance their transition to high school including technology, training programs, publications, mentoring programs, Aids and appliances, and scholarships.
Highlights of the Program include:
Visits to historical sites in Washington, D.C. (Please note: because of the nature of these activities, selected applicants should expect lengthy periods of walking and standing.)
Meetings with, and presentations from, influential government leaders
Presentations by influential leaders from the largest blindness advocacy group in the country
Tours of the National Federation of the Blind national headquarters
A visit to the International Braille and Technology Center, the largest lab of accessible technology for the blind
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include those who are in grades 6-9 during the time of the program, or ages 12-16. Students must be able to perform basic self-care skills; have some degree of independent travel skills; be able to read Braille, print, or both; and should, at a minimum, be able to understand content appropriate for students entering middle school or junior high.
National Standards Addressed by this Program (word file)Applications are due by February 1, 2010: APPLY ONLINE NOW!For questions about the application process, please contact:Emily NeubeckProject Assistant National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute (410) 659-9314, ext. 2419eneubeck@nfb.org
For all other questions about the NFB LAW Program, please contact:Mary Jo T. HartleDirector of EducationNational Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute(410) 659-9314, ext. 2407 mhartle@nfb.org
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  Maria G. was unable to make it to the HPS Network get together in New England because she was in the hospital. This weekend, however, Carmen and Frankie the Cat got together with Maria and her family. Our reliable Cat got some photos of the event. Please say some prayers for Maria G. Her paperwork is being reviewed this week by a transplant center. I also think a fundraiser is in the works for her, so when I know details I'll pass those along too.
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Thank you so much to everyone who has been praying for my mom. To recount, briefly, for those who do not know, here’s what’s happened.
Last April mom noticed a small bump under her eye. It was tiny, like a little sty, but it bothered her to feel a bump and not know what it was. She saw a doctor, who thought it was nothing.
Mom felt the bump was growing, so when she was home this summer, she saw several specialists here in the United States. They scanned and probed, but couldn’t determine what it was, so they decided it was nothing.
I felt it when she was here this summer, and it felt like a hard cyst about the size of my thumb nail on the bone right under her eye. It was strange, but it caused her no pain.
When mom returned to Germany, she felt the bump was still growing. It worried us both. After all, bumps aren’t supposed to grow. Mom also started having episodes of vertigo, which oddly seemed to alarm me more than her. She was probably putting an act though. She returned to her German doctor who at least confirmed it was growing, and he referred her to a specialist.
They decided the bump should come out before it was so large it affected her optic nerve.
The surgery was Wednesday night our time. It was only supposed to be a few hours. When they got into the operation, however, they found the growth was much larger than they’d expected. The tumor was the size of the surgeon’s thumb.
Instead of the neat non-invasive and little scarring surgery they expected, mom’s surgery lasted seven hours. They had to take apart most of the eye socket of the skull to be sure they got it all. Bone was taken from behind her ear and used with screws and titanium plates to reconstruct the eye socket.
The first day out of surgery mom seemed to be doing well. When I spoke with her she was herself and seemed comfortable and calm.
I called again in the morning German time and was concerned that her speech was very slurred. She told me she’d been throwing up and that they’d just put something in her IV that was making her groggy. I accepted that explanation, being somewhat a veteran of those IVs that make you nice and sleepy and oblivious.
As it turns out minutes after our call the nurses noticed the same thing and the drugs shouldn’t have been causing it. The doctor came to examine her eye and it was hard. By now mom was throwing up uncontrollably.
The doctor ripped out the stitches at the bedside with nothing for pain, and then mom was whisked away back to the operating room. They said it all happened in a matter of about 15 minutes. Mom said she was very scared because it was so clear from the frantic behavior of the staff that something was very wrong.
It turns out she had a blood clot behind her eye.
Now the wound is draining and she simply has a cup over her eye. She says her sinuses have filled with blood that keeps coming out of her nose. But, when I talked to her at dinner time German time she was clear and alert and quite happily eating dinner.
Another surgery is planned for Sunday, assuming things are better drained, to put some stitches back in.
The pathology report should be back in 10 days.
I can’t help but be anxious about what it might show. I am concerned because this growth, whatever it was, seemed to grow so rapidly.
I suppose I’m somewhat more anxious because it’s a kind of role reversal. I’m the one who spends time in hospitals and at doctor’s offices and whose life revolves around test results that at any time could be life altering.
Mom has sworn up and down she doesn’t want me to come. Her nurses tell me she’s fine and not to worry and get on a plane. Still, perhaps I understand better than most what it’s like to wait on those test results and what it could be like to get a bad diagnosis. I have also spent enough time in hospitals over the years to know that having someone around to hear what the doctor is saying who isn’t drugged up, and having someone around to advocate for you when things get hectic, really can make a big difference in care.
At this point, I suppose, there really isn’t much I could do except hover at the bedside with my Purell endlessly wiping down every surface of the hospital room. (After getting a hospital borne skin infection that I’m still fighting two years later, I’ve joined the ranks of the germaphobes.) We’ll see what the next few days and test results bring.
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I'm just posting this for anyone interested.
The U.S. Department of State through the National Security
Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) provides merit-based
scholarships for eligible American high school students to learn less
commonly taught languages in summer, semester, and academic
year overseas immersion programs.
NSLI-Y encourages all American citizen 15-18 year-olds with any level
of language experience who have a passion for communicating
across cultures, learning languages, and living abroad to apply.
What Languages are Offered?
In 2010/11, there are seven languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin),
Hindi, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Russian, and Turkish.
How do I Apply?
For more information and to apply online, please visit
nsliforyouth.org. Application deadline is December 4, 2009. Address
your questions to: nsliy@americancouncils.org or call 866.790.2086.
Who is Eligible?
- U.S. Citizen
- Currently enrolled high school, or just graduated, 15-18 at the start
of the program
- A minimum GPA of 2.5
The U.S. Department of State, American Councils for International
Education seek broad diversity, including but not limited to ethnicity,
race, gender, geographic location, and disabilities.
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National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy
11/16/2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen@nfb.org
National Federation of the Blind
Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy
Baltimore, Maryland (November 16, 2009): Once again, Santa has enlisted the help of the elves at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get Braille letters out to hundreds of blind boys and girls this Christmas season.
Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “Santa approached the National Federation of the Blind a couple of years ago and asked us to be his helpers. I’m quite fond of the fellow and was delighted that we could assist him in his work. Braille literacy is the key to success and opportunity for the blind, but unfortunately too few blind children are learning it today. This program will not only be jolly good fun but will also serve an important educational purpose, as blind children will be able to practice reading Braille as they enjoy their letter from Saint Nicholas.”
Between November 16 and December 20, parents can go online at www.nfb.org and fill out a Santa Braille Letter request form. The form can also be printed and faxed to (410) 659-6893. Beginning December 1, the Braille letters from Santa will start going out to boys and girls around the country. The Braille letter will also be accompanied by a print copy (for mom and dad to read), and parents can choose the contracted or uncontracted form of Braille for the letter. Requests for letters must include the writer’s name, the child’s name, birthday, gender, mailing address, and a telephone number or e-mail address in case Santa’s helpers at the National Federation of the Blind have questions.
The Braille letters from Santa program is part of the National Federation of the Blind’s national Braille literacy campaign, the largest ever undertaken in United States history. Congress authorized the minting in 2009 of 400,000 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollars to mark the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809–1852) and to support the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to promote literacy among blind Americans. This unique and beautiful commemorative coin is the first U.S. currency to feature tactile, readable Braille.
A portion of the proceeds from sales of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar will be used to support the NFB’s “Braille Readers are Leaders” campaign, a national initiative created to double the number of blind children learning Braille by 2015, improve certification standards for teachers of Braille, and conduct innovative programs to support Braille literacy.
The deadline for letter requests is December 20, to ensure that a return letter in Braille is received before Christmas. For more information about this and other programs of the National Federation of the Blind, please visit our Web site at www.nfb.org. Those interested in ordering a 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar or the new Braille Education Set, which features the coin in a collectible folder designed to highlight the life and legacy of Louis Braille, should visit www.braille.org or www.usmint.gov or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). The Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar and the Braille Education Set will only be available until December 11, 2009.
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About the National Federation of the Blind
With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. Please visit our Web site: www.nfb.org.
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National Federation of the Blind Commends Parties to Google Settlement11/17/2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:Chris DanielsenDirector of Public RelationsNational Federation of the Blind(410) 659-9314, extension 2330(410) 262-1281 (Cell)Cdanielsen@nfb.orgNational Federation of the Blind Commends Parties to Google SettlementTerms of Amended Settlement Agreement Will Revolutionize Blind People’s Access to BooksBaltimore, Maryland (November 17, 2009): The National Federation of the Blind today commended Google, the Association of American Publishers, and the Authors Guild for retaining important provisions in the amended settlement relating to the Google Books project that will allow people who are blind or have other print disabilities to access the books that Google makes available to the public. The amended settlement between Google and authors and publishers regarding the Google Books project, if approved by the courts, will have a profound and positive impact on the ability of blind people to access the printed word.
Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “Access to the printed word has historically been one of the greatest challenges faced by the blind. The agreement between Google and authors and publishers will revolutionize access to books for blind Americans. With millions of books expected to be available through Google Books, this agreement means that blind people will have more access to print books than we have ever had in human history. The blind, just like the sighted, will have a world of education, information, and entertainment literally at our fingertips. The National Federation of the Blind commends the parties to this agreement for their commitment to full and equal access to information by the blind.”
“The Google Books project is designed to facilitate broad access to the world’s written knowledge,” said Allan R. Adler, vice president for legal and government affairs of the Association of American Publishers (AAP). “It is only fitting that the settlement includes provisions that will make these materials available to the blind and others who cannot read print. These provisions certainly reflect the values of the AAP, and we are pleased that this settlement will mean greater availability of books to approximately 30 million Americans who have traditionally experienced barriers to accessing the printed word.”
The terms of the amended settlement, like the settlement agreement proposed last year, allow Google to provide the material it offers users “in a manner that accommodates users with print disabilities so that such users have a substantially similar user experience as users without print disabilities.” A user with a print disability under the agreement is one who is “unable to read or use standard printed material due to blindness, visual disability, physical limitations, organic dysfunction, or dyslexia.” Blind people, like other members of the public, will be able to search the texts of books in the Google Books database online, purchase some books in an accessible format, or access accessible books at libraries and other entities that have an institutional subscription to the Google Books database. Once the court approves the settlement, Google will work to launch these services as quickly as possible.
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About the National Federation of the Blind
With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. Please visit our Web site: www.nfb.org.
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Gear Up for Greatness! National Federation of the Blind 2010 Junior Science Academy A STEM Program for Blind Children Ages 8-12 Baltimore, Maryland, at the NFB Jernigan Institute In 2008, the National Center for Blind Youth in Science (NCBYS), a program of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, offered its first Science Academy program for elementary students. Once again, we are making this program possible for children in grades three through six. The NCBYS developed its Junior Science Academy (JSA) in 2004 in order to spark and enhance blind students’ interest in scientific study, an academic area that many falsely believe is too difficult for the blind. This year, with hands-on experiences, tactile materials, and innovative nonvisual teaching methods, the JSA will open its doors again to young explorers with two sessions of the program. Applicants can apply for one of the following dates:
Session 1: July 28-August 1, 2010
Session 2: August 4-August 8, 2010
The Junior Science Academy is a four-day session that will expose blind children to the excitement of science in real-life applications. The students will learn about how much fun science can be through hands-on instruction, field trips, and interactive activities. Attending parents will participate in a corresponding seminar with workshops designed to focus on meeting the needs of their blind children.
A registration fee of $150.00 will be charged for each accepted student and parent/chaperone pair. The cost of travel, room, board, and program materials will be covered by the NFB Jernigan Institute for all student and parent/chaperone pairs.
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Gear Up for Greatness! National Federation of the Blind 2010 Junior Science Academy A STEM Program for Blind Children Ages 8-12 Baltimore, Maryland, at the NFB Jernigan Institute In 2008, the National Center for Blind Youth in Science (NCBYS), a program of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, offered its first Science Academy program for elementary students. Once again, we are making this program possible for children in grades three through six. The NCBYS developed its Junior Science Academy (JSA) in 2004 in order to spark and enhance blind students’ interest in scientific study, an academic area that many falsely believe is too difficult for the blind. This year, with hands-on experiences, tactile materials, and innovative nonvisual teaching methods, the JSA will open its doors again to young explorers with two sessions of the program. Applicants can apply for one of the following dates:
Session 1: July 28-August 1, 2010
Session 2: August 4-August 8, 2010
The Junior Science Academy is a four-day session that will expose blind children to the excitement of science in real-life applications. The students will learn about how much fun science can be through hands-on instruction, field trips, and interactive activities. Attending parents will participate in a corresponding seminar with workshops designed to focus on meeting the needs of their blind children.
A registration fee of $150.00 will be charged for each accepted student and parent/chaperone pair. The cost of travel, room, board, and program materials will be covered by the NFB Jernigan Institute for all student and parent/chaperone pairs.
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