NFB-NYS CONVENTION

2008-10-09T17:47:00.001-04:00

Every year the Parent Division (POBCNY) has a conference for parents, educators and youngsters (under 1 to 21) as part of the larger convention event. Every year we try to bring you something new and different. We also try to expand and improve upon the permanent pieces of our agenda.

I am more excited by this year’s POBCNY conference schedule than ever before. The morning’s agenda will include a series of presenters and speakers on topics that span the educational spectrum. In the afternoon we will break-out into smaller groups for a series of workshops and discussion groups including break-out groups for teens and young adults. We have improved upon the “cane walk” for kids and adults and have added on a life skills training segment to be taught under sleep shades. We have added on sibling events that will provide brothers and sisters a chance to bond with others whose experience is like their own. We have turned the technology segment into a workshop with hands on tech-teaching plus much more. We also have a full and exciting schedule of activities and educational programs for younger children.

As always the weekend will include great educational opportunities and chances to network at every turn. There will be fabulous door prizes, a fund raising sale of children’s designer clothing and a 50/50 raffle. This year we will also feature a Halloween Costume Party Friday evening, a luncheon for students and adults Saturday afternoon and a Banquet Saturday night. Childcare will be available all weekend for all events.

This is a must do weekend event for you and your family. See you there!!

Friday 10/31/08 – Sunday 11/02/08

Days Inn at the Falls
The US side of Niagara Falls

To register online go to www.nfbny.org
For further information
Call Maria Garcia at (212) 222-1705
Email: pobcny@verizon.net

NFB-NYS Upcomming Convention POBCNY Flyer

2008-09-26T17:59:00.003-04:00

Announcing a Workshop and Seminar Series

for Parents, Educators and Youngsters

Presented by

Parents of Blind Children of New York
A Division of the National Federation of the Blind

Friday October 31st - Sunday November 2, 2008
Beginning at 8:30 am Friday

Parent Seminars

Early Education
Low Vision & Braille
Career Planning
Transition Services
Tech Fair
Multiple Disabilities
O & M Cane Walk
Health Hygiene & Sexuality
Resources & Networking
Attitudes & Expectations

Youngster’s Events

Math Workshop
First Aid for Kids
CPR for Teens
Technology: What’s New?
Story Time (Braille & Print Books)
Cane Walk
Teens & Tweens Discussion Group
Sibling Discussion Group
Skills of Daily Living
Therapy Dog

We will have events for children, tweens, teens and young adults.
All events are designed for blind youngsters and their sighted siblings.
Childcare is available all weekend.

PLEASE BRING YOUR KIDS

The seminar weekend will include many exciting door prizes, a fund raising sale of children’s designer clothing, a 50/50 raffle, a Halloween Party Friday evening, an all student luncheon Saturday afternoon and a banquet Saturday evening.

For further information
Call Maria Garcia at (212) 222-1705
To register online go to www.nfbny.org