Opportunity for blind middle school youth and their parents

A Weekend Event for Blind Middle School Students and Their Parents

July 25-27 2008

Windermere Conference Center in Roach, Missouri

Launch Your Dreams!

• Break the Blindness Barrier for youth and expand expectations that  students and their parents have as they navigate life.

• Students will be paired with highly successful blind mentors who through a variety of discussions and activities will help these students realize that blindness does not define or limit their independence and level of success.

• Parents will be provided information and tools that will help them know how to advocate for their child’s educational, social and vocational needs to enable them to reach their full potential.

The Sky’s The Limit!

• Rock climbing
• Wilderness obstacle course
• Water play

Equip Yourself with the Tools for Success

• Meet successful blind people
• Setting goals
• Independent Travel
• Self-advocacy

How to Register

Register now for this life-changing mission of discovery and inspiration by filling out the Mission Believe Online Application or by downloading and filling out the Mission Believe Application Form Feel free to download and distribute our Mission Believe Flier with your friends, parents, and educators of blind children.

For more information, contact:

National Federation of the Blind of Missouri

816-741-6402

Firstvice.president@nfbmo.org