[nfbwatlk] Fw: FW: Exciting opportunityforblindandvisuallyimpaired students!
Chris & Judy Jones
nfbwatac at earthlink.net
Tue Oct 2 17:57:04 CDT 2007
Hi again,
I vaguely thought about that, but who knows? . . .
Judy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Fw: FW: Exciting
opportunityforblindandvisuallyimpaired students!
> True. But why hasn't Eric Wiehenmeyer sought our input (or has he)
> inasmuch as we helped him on his Everest boondoggle? <g>
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chris & Judy Jones
> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
> Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 4:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Fw: FW: Exciting opportunity
> forblindandvisuallyimpaired students!
>
>
> Hi, Mike and list,
>
> In reading this, this is an opportunity the NFB ought to partner with
> and
> combine forces for blind youth.
>
> Judy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "NFB of Washington Talk" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 11:22 AM
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Fw: FW: Exciting opportunity for
> blindandvisuallyimpaired students!
>
>
> > Why one needs ventures other than NFB escapes me but for your
> > edification and use, please read the below.
> >
> > Mike Freeman
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Quintina M. Singleton
> > To: New Jersey Association of Blind Students
> > Cc: blindchildren at verizon.net
> > Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 7:32 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Njabs-talk] FW: Exciting opportunity for blind
> > andvisuallyimpaired students!
> >
> >
> > Here it is again. Sorry you didn't get it the first time.
> > Tina
> >
> > My name is Meghan Peot and I am the coordinator of programs for
> students
> > with disabilities
> > at Global Explorers. I am contacting you because we share a passion
> for
> > empowering
> > visually impaired and blind students to build confidence and become
> > self-sufficient.
> > Through its "Leading the Way" (LTW) programs, Global Explorers, a
> > nonprofit organization
> > based in Colorado, offers distinct and exciting international
> education
> > programs
> > for blind, visually impaired and sighted high school and college
> > students. Developed
> > in partnership with World Record breaking blind athlete Erik
> Weihenmayer
> > and featured
> > on ABC Nightline, ABC WorldNews and the Travel Channel, each program
> > includes training
> > in leadership, community service, cultural anthropology and
> > conservation. Erik will
> > join each team of students at their preparatory training retreat in
> > Colorado
> > . In addition, each LTW expedition is paired with a social awareness
> and
> > media campaign
> > which we use to educate a much broader constituency. These campaigns
> > provide a message
> > of hope and inspiration while helping to break down barriers,
> > misconceptions and
> > prejudices that the public has about people with disabilities.
> > As an instructor this past summer, I have witnessed the potential
> these
> > programs
> > have to foster the independence of visually impaired students.
> Ashley
> > Townsend, a
> > student with retinitis pigmentosa, had the following reflections
> about
> > her experience
> > with Global Explorers in
> > Peru July 2007:
> > "I felt this swelling inside, like my consciousness, my confidence,
> my
> > inner self
> > was literally just growing sometimes. Peru
> > taught me the importance of an open mind and heart, the power of
> > smiling at a stranger,
> > leadership qualities, and so much more. But I would never have
> learned
> > anything from
> > Peru
> > if I hadn't learned about Global Explorers first. Global Explorers
> is
> > a family,
> > and it gives young adults incredible opportunities and teaches
> aspects
> > of communication
> > and leadership that have made all of us better people."
> > Global Explorers is now accepting applications for 2008! Leading the
> Way
> > programs
> > for 2008 include: Machu Picchu, a leadership experience trekking in
> the
> > Andes of
> > Peru; Sounds of the Amazon, a bioacoustics sound recording journey
> to
> > the Amazon
> > Rainforest of Peru and; Grand Canyon Youth, a rafting voyage through
> one
> > of the most
> > awe-inspiring spectacles on Earth. We are seeking students who feel
> that
> > this experience
> > will help their personal growth and discovery.
> > An application for participation is attached to this email. Braille
> > applications
> > are available upon request. It is an open enrollment process and
> > applications are
> > due by Oct. 15th
> > , 2007. The tuition for each program is $3950. We encourage all
> > participants to apply
> > regardless of financial need. Past participants have fundraised
> 30-100%
> > of their
> > program costs with the help of Global Explorers. Global Explorers
> offers
> > scholarships
> > ranging from $100 to half tuition, based on financial need.
> > I encourage you to share this amazing opportunity with your fellow
> > members of NABS
> > as well as any other blind, visually impaired, or sighted students.
> > Please do not
> > hesitate to call or email with questions. Thank you for your time.
> It is
> > greatly
> > appreciated. Sincerely, Meghan Peot
> > Meghan Peot
> > Disabled Student Program Coordinator
> > Global Explorers
> > 420 S. Howes St. Suite B300
> > Fort Collins, CO 80521
> > www.globalexplorers.org
> > (877)627-1425
> > (
> >
> > -------------- Original message --------------
> > From: "Rania" <raniaismail04 at gmail.com>
> >
> >> Can you try sending it threw again? I don't see the message.
> >> Rania,
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Quintina M. Singleton"
> >> To:
> >> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 11:19 PM
> >> Subject: [Njabs-talk] FW: Exciting opportunity for blind and
> >> visuallyimpaired students!
> >>
> >>
> >> > For Your Information!
> >> > Tina
> >>
> >>
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