[Nfbnet-members-list] Louisiana Center for the Blind Summer Offerings--2017 STEP and Buddy Programs
Eric Guillory
eguillory at louisianacenter.org
Tue Jan 17 01:16:53 UTC 2017
2017 SUMMER TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROJECT (STEP) Program
STRIVING FOR SUCCESS
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Since 1985, the Louisiana Center for the Blind
has been changing what it means to be blind for
adults from across America. In 1990, a program
was created to address the needs of blind high
school students. The Summer Training and
Employment Project (STEP) Program is designed to
introduce blind teenagers to positive blind role
models and to provide participants with summer work experience.
The eight-week summer program will consist of two
components. During the first part of the program,
competent blind counselors will instruct the
students in the alternative techniques of
blindness. Classes in Braille, cane travel,
computer literacy, and daily living skills will
be taught by qualified blind instructors. In
addition, seminars will be conducted in the areas
of job readiness, job interviewing skills, resume
writing and job responsibilities. The second part
of the program will continue all aspects of
training and expand to include an employment
dimension. Students will have the opportunity to
participate in 40 hours of work experience at a
local business--for which they will receive the
Federal minimum wage. The staff will attempt to
meet the job interests of the students.
Instructors from the Louisiana Center for the
Blind will be available to provide on-the-job assistance as needed.
The combination of work experience and
blindness-related skills--along with fun-filled
activities such as cookouts, swimming, mall
excursions, and various other outings--will
foster self-confidence and independence in blind
teens. During the week of July 10 through July
16, students will attend the national convention
of the National Federation of the Blind in
Orlando, Florida. This exciting conference will
allow them to meet thousands of competent blind
people from across the country. The students will
also have the chance to participate in a wide
variety of informative seminars and
youth-oriented social and other activities. At
the close of the program, parents will be
REQUIRED to attend a Parents Weekend which will
enable them to discover how much their children
have learned throughout the summer. The STEP
program is designed to provide invaluable work
experience, friendships, opportunities for
personal growth, and cherished memories.
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Training will begin June 18 and conclude August
12. We recognize that there may be some overlap
between the start and conclusion of our program
and school district dates. If accepted, we are
happy to coordinate with a students school
district in this regard. Please visit
<http://www.louisianacenter.org>www.louisianacenter.org
to learn about more program specifics and to complete an application.
Due to limited space, we cannot guarantee that
every applicant will be granted enrollment, and
applicants must have an open case with their
states vocational rehabilitation agency or other
funding entity to cover program costs.
Questions? Please call our Director of Youth
Services, Eric Guillory at 800-234-4166 or email
him at
<mailto:eguillory at louisianacenter.org>eguillory at louisianacenter.org.
"Together, we are changing what it means to be
blind." Check out STEP and find out how.
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BUDDY PROGRAM 2017
Putting the Pieces Together
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Come and join us for a summer of fun and learning!
Since 1989, the Louisiana Center for the Blind
has offered an innovative summer program for
blind children in grades four through eight. This
summer, the Buddy Program promises to be full of
learning opportunities, new friendships, and fun-filled activities.
Many blind children have misconceptions about
their blindness due to the lack of positive blind
role models and to the negative stereotypes about
blindness in society. Unlike other summer
programs for blind children, the Buddy Program is
directed and staffed by competent blind adults.
Classes in cane travel are taught to instill
independence and self-confidence. The knowledge
of Braille enables the blind child to compete on
terms of equality with sighted peers in the
classroom and provides a solid background in
spelling and other grammatical skills. Classes in
access technology expose students to available
mainstream and adaptive solutions. Daily living
skills instruction promotes equal participation
in household duties such as cooking, shopping,
and cleaning. In addition to learning valuable
alternative techniques of blindness, children
will enjoy participating in a wide variety of
exciting activities such as swimming, camping,
bowling, roller skating, and field trips.
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The combination of hard work and fun activities
will provide a rewarding experience that children
will cherish. Involvement in the Buddy Program
helps them realize that it is not blindness that
holds them back. Rather, it is the negative
attitudes and misconceptions about blindness that
may prevent blind children from reaching their
potential. At the close of the program, parents
are REQUIRED to attend a Parents Weekend. This
weekend will allow them to interact with other
parents of blind children and to learn what their
children have discovered about their blindness
and themselves. Friendship, training, fun, growth
and interaction between blind children and
positive blind role models is how the Louisiana
Center for the Blind is changing what it means to be blind.
The Louisiana Center for the Blind will sponsor
one session of the Buddy Program in 2017. Program
dates are July 23-August 12. We recognize that
there may be some overlap between the conclusion
of our program and school district dates. If
accepted, we are happy to coordinate with a
students school district in this regard.
Perhaps we will have the opportunity to work with
your child this summer. We know it will be a
memorable experience for both you and them. All
interested families should visit
<http://www.louisianacenter.org>www.louisianacenter.org
for more details and to apply. Please also feel
free to contact our Director of Youth Services,
Eric Guillory before April 17. Please email Eric
at
<mailto:eguillory at louisianacenter.org>eguillory at louisianacenter.org
or call 800-234-4166.
Due to limited space, we cannot guarantee that
every applicant will be granted enrollment.
Please note that the fee for students not from
Louisiana is $1,000which is all-inclusive save
for transportation to and from the program. The
fee for Louisiana students is $500.
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Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services
Louisiana Center for the Blind
101 South Trenton Street
Ruston, LA 71270
Voice: 800-234-4166
Fax: 318-251-0109
Twitter: ericguillory
Skype: brllovingdad
<http://www.louisianacenter.org/>www.louisianacenter.org
Together, we are changing what it means to be blind.
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