SUMMER SEMINAR
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Summer 2008 - July 6th-18th
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SUMMER SEMINAR FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Summer 2008 - July 6th-18th |
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THIS IS THE "SUMMER SEMINAR" PAGE IN "ADMISSIONS"
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE!!
Share two weeks of your summer with your peers!
Explore your vocational goals!
Learn strategies for college planning!
If you are deaf-blind and a junior or senior in high school,
the Helen Keller National Center is offering a 2-week program just for you!
Summer 2008 dates:
JULY 6-18, 2008
Come to an exciting, educational and action packed two-week program. Learn how to determine what you can do to accomplish your goals right now and after graduation.
If you are a high school student or are graduating in June of 2008, you are welcome to attend. This seminar is designed to offer you information and practical experience to expand your awareness, knowledge and skill in the following areas:
Share 2 weeks of your summer with your peers
Explore vocational options
Learn about apartment living
Learn from a mentor who is deaf-blind
Meet with leaders from the deaf-blind community
Access college and community supports and services
Learn how to fully participate in your IEP and Transition Planning
Explore options in Adaptive technology and other communication aids and devices
Learn about self-determination and advocacy
Identify your optimal and preferred communication methods
Access interpreting and SSP services
Participate in an Orientation and Mobility evaluation
Cook a meal with your peers
Meet with a Low Vision specialist
Participate in an audiology evaluation
Leave with an action plan so you can follow-up upon returning to school
Taking control of your future means:
gaining information, skills and confidence
developing a positive attitude
knowing your options
knowing who you are - your strengths/interests
knowing your rights and responsibilities
using your resources
learning from others
Come and Share Two Weeks of Your Summer with Your Peers!!
JULY 6th-18th, 2008
During your two-week stay at HKNC, you can enjoy evening and weekend leisure and recreational activities unique to New York while making new friends.
Class size is limited to 6 to 8 participants!
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For assistance with the SUMMER SEMINAR, contact:
Your HKNC Regional Representative
or
Dora Carney, Admissions Coordinator
Phone: 516-944-8900 ext 258
E-mail: drchknc@aol.com
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