2017-18 School-Year Transition Program

The School-Year Transition Program’s goal is empowering young people with vision loss for future success and independence. The 2017-18 curriculum will focus in particular on technology and life after high school.

Students ages 14-21 with vision loss are eligible to participate - with authorization by their MN State Services for the Blind Counselor.

Special features of the Lighthouse model include:

  • Four on-site weekends (“mini-camps”) throughout the school year
  • Remote training sessions and assignments for students in their own homes and communities
  • Group instruction, as well as 1:1 individualized training
  • Opportunities for parents via monthly meetings (offered remotely) and a parent component to mini-camp #1
  • If desired, connection with your school

Each student will be loaned a Lighthouse computer for the school year. This enables students to participate in our remote training sessions and to practice their new technology skills on state-of-the-art equipment.

If you are interested in participating this year:

  • Fill out this application and return to the Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss, 4505 W Superior Street, Duluth MN 55807 or by fax to (218)624-4828
  • Contact your State Services for the Blind (SSB) Counselor and tell them you are interested in the Lighthouse's School-Year Transition program

Important dates for 2017-18 School-Year Transition Program:

  • Application due date: September 25
  • Mini-camp #1: October 27th – 29th (Parents invited to this first weekend!)
  • First week of November: Lighthouse instructors will visit students’ homes to set up computers and discuss individual goals with families.
  • Mini-camp #2: February 2nd – 4th
  • Mini-camp #3: April 20th – 22nd
  • Mini-camp #4: June 8th – 10th

For more information on the School-Year Transition Program, call (218) 624-4828.

2017-18 School Year Transition Program Application

Student Information

Student Name: ______Phone Number: ______

Email Address: ______

Male or Female (circle one)DOB:______

Address: ______

City:______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Is this student working with a SSB Counselor? If yes, please provide counselor’s information.

Name:______Phone Number: ______

Please describe your vision: ______

Can you tell us a little more about yourself? ______

What is your preferred reading method?

Large Print

Standard Print

Braille

Audio

Electronic

Other: ______

Guardian/Parent Information

Parent/Guardian Name: ______Phone Number:______

Parent/Guardian Email Address: ______

Address: ______

City:______State: ______Zip Code: ______

What is the best way to contact you with more information about the Transition Program?

Phone

Email

Braille

Mail – Large Print

Mail – Standard Print

Would you like to attend the parent weekend (October 27th – 29th) in Duluth with your child?

Yes

No

Will the child require transportation to Duluth for the first weekend?

Yes

No

Return completed application to:

Nimer Jaber

Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss

4505 W. Superior Street

Duluth, MN 55807

Or

Fax: (218) 624-4479

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