I am happy to also share that the Carroll Center has some wonderful summer
programs:
*Youth in Transition (July 10 – August 17, 2017)*
This annual summer program for students ages 15 to 21 years, who are blind
and visually impaired, promotes independence as they transition from
children to young adults. This six-week residential program enables
students to strengthen organizational, personal and home management skills
and community travel abilities through training, socialization and
recreational opportunities. Instruction is provided in daily living skills,
health management, career exploration, money management and budgeting,
technology including iOS devices, and travel options to name a few. Weekly
field trips enable students to experience the best of Boston’s historic
sites, beaches, museums and amusement parks. A variety of clubs, evening
and weekend activities that include fencing, sailing, games, and arts allow
for socialization, leadership and increased confidence.
*Real World of Work Experience (July 3- August 17, 2017)*
Do you want to work this summer and make money while having fun with
friends? Let us find your first summer job and help you make it a rewarding
experience. During week one, you will receive mobility training, job
readiness classes, and visit your job site. For the remaining weeks, you
will work part-time, visit other employment sites, and join your peers on
field trips. Students must have a photo ID, be age 16 or older, and have
updated immunizations. They must have travel skills and be able to work a
minimum of 15 hours per week. Previous Youth in Transition Students are
given priority in this program.
*Computing for College (July 10 – 28, 2017)*
Whether you are a high school junior or senior planning to go to college or
a current college student seeking to advance your skills, this 3-week
program will provide advanced computer instruction along with visits with
college disability staff. Students will be provided with training in
Windows 10, file management, Microsoft Office 365 applications, email, web
browsing, scanning documents, and accessing e-books. A visit to a local
college disability services office will provide information on obtaining
accessible materials and support while at college. A demonstration of an
online learning management system will be provided. The use of digital book
players, such as the Victor Reader Stream, and iOS devices, such as the
iPhone, will be covered. Students will attend lectures on topics including
computer security and data backup; social networking; and student life.
Participants must be able to type at least 20 words per minute on a
computer keyboard with a high level of accuracy. Students are expected to
take and refer to notes throughout the course. Students should be current
users of Windows with either the JAWS screen reader, Zoomtext
Magnifier/Reader, or MAGic software. Students are encouraged to bring and
use the laptop computer that they expect to use in their college studies.
In addition to classroom activities, students will participate in
fieldtrips and evening recreation programs. Housing is available.
*Dina Rosenbaum, M.Ed., Chief Program Officer*Carroll Center for the Blind
Newton, MA 02458
dina.rosenbaum@xxxxxxxxxxx | http://carroll.org
Phone: (617) 969-6200, x238 | Fax: (617) 969-6204
*From:* visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *christine chan
*Sent:* Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:24 PM
*To:* visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [visionrehabtherapist] NFB center training
I have clients want to attend summer program at one of NFB center in MN.
Can someone has experience having their consumers to the center for
training?
What is special about Blind Inc vs other NFB centers in other states?
Please advise!