September 2015 This publication highlights the monthly activities and events that take place on campus and across the state.

JUST A REMINDER: MONDAY IS LABOR DAY!

The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City. Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement constituting a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

No School, Students return at 4 PM.

By: Ms. P (Debi Phillips)

WELCOME BACK!!!!! It is difficult to believe we are already in the third week of a new school year! I am very excited about the opportunities our students will be afforded in the coming days, weeks and months.

KSB has a new Career and Technology Education (CTE) Program, complete with a new Chrome Lab to ensure that students are equipped with career skills for the 21st Century.

Our Community Based Instruction (CBI) program has moved into what is a more authentic learning environment, complete with a

new tiered curriculum and new furniture. High school CBI teacher Tara Harmon has also obtained certification as a school bus driver.

KSB is pleased to welcome new staff: Jessica Belcher (HS math teacher), Laura Parker (HS science teacher), Kristina Hill (instructional coach for teacher support) and Sade Graves (Librarian). While Dan Sharrard continues his role as jobs program consultant, this year he is the new CTE teacher.

Right now our focus is on creating synergy by bringing all the pieces together that make KSB unique. Our goal is to remain the state’s premier resource for educating students with visual impairments. We are rockin’ and rollin’!

Finally, Ken Washington, KSB Operations Supervisor, has recently had emergency heart surgery and is presently home recovering. Please keep Ken and his family in your thoughts!

By: Elaine Hall, Guidance Counselor School is off to a great start! It was so good to see so many of our families on registration day. The students and staff have maintained great energy and enthusiasm and we are well on our way to GREAT learning!

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

PRINICPAL MATTERS

The middle and high school students will start each day with a 25 minute advising period with case managers. This will be used as instructional time to focus on upcoming tests and assignments for the day. They will discuss organizational tools and tips. They will also use the time to work on Individual Learning Plan’s (ILP), resumes, career goals, social skills, and problem solving. Some of our morning classes will be working in block scheduling on Monday – Thursday. This will provide longer core content classes with more time for explanation, research, editing, manipulatives, etc. At the elementary level, morning meeting has become an “End of the Day Pow Wow”. This will help build language, social and organizational skills with the events of the day still fresh for discussion and reinforcement.

We have so many exciting and innovative things happening at KSB and we look forward to telling you more about them in the days and weeks ahead. If families or students have any transition back to school difficulties or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to a GREAT year!

By: Connie Hill, CLVT (Certified Low Vision Therapist)

The 2015-2016 Low Vision Program is growing with more low vision clinic evaluations, more devices, more development in low vision portfolios, more presentations, working more with parents and a cooking program for elementary and transition dorm. The keyword is “more”! With the support of the Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation, Outreach staff, American Printing House for the Blind, and KSB staff the program is growing.

Some of new devices include four Ruby hand-held electronic devices, 30 monoculars, 25 dome magnifiers, and new equipment for examinations.

Clinics will be held throughout the state with a total of 75 students who are eligible for low vision evaluations. Dr. Guadalupe Mejia will be providing the low vision evaluations at all venues for the students. She is truly an asset for the low vision program.

Clinic dates are:

Sept. 18-19 in Ashland (KEDC)

Oct. 23-24 at KSB

Dec. 4 in Paducah

Jan. 29-30 at KSB

Feb. 19-20 in GRREC

Mar. 18 in Scott County

Apr. 22 at KSB

May 13 at KSB (Snow make up day)

WELCOME TO LOW VISION

High school students have begun their vision portfolios and are developing vision statements, attending vision classes, and starting to research their eye condition. The portfolio is a continuous working document from grades 9-12. The seniors have additional information to be included in their portfolios. This will help with college, Office for the Blind, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

The cooking program has begun for the transition dorm and elementary dorm students. They began with grocery shopping, cooking in a microwave, following directions and clean up. The transition dorm students have started working on chopping vegetables.

The Low Vision Program is a VISION with continuous progress for the student, parent, teacher and community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Hill. connie.hill@ksb.kyschools.us 502-897-1583, ext. 7101

MEG SAMPLES – PERCUSSION & GROUP ENSEMBLE

Meg is a professional musician and educator residing in Louisville. She has over nine years of experience as a percussion instructor teaching beginner to advanced level students with diverse backgrounds and including private and group instruction. Much of her instruction has been with the Louisville non-profit group The Leopard Percussionists! Meg is also a fill-in DJ for Louisville's accredited local radio, 91.9 WFPK. She holds a bachelor of art degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Louisville. She has performed in local musical theater, big band concerts, jazz combos, and new music scenes. She is very excited to start teaching our students and we are very happy to have her!

SADE GRAVES – LIBRARY AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY In 20015-16, I started my second year as a Library Media Specialist. Prior to the KSB, I was a librarian at an elementary school in Irving, TX. In addition to being a

KSB WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBERS!

librarian, I have also worked as a Language Arts teacher for five years in Jefferson Co. Public Schools (JCPS) and as a mentor to middle school age girls with the Louisville Metro Government. I grew up with my mother, two sisters, and brother. I have an eleven year old son, Isaiah. In my spare time I like to bake cakes, read, and have fun with family and friends.

KRISTINA HILL – INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (TEACHER SUPPORT) Kristina’s roll is to assist teachers to: increase the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction, explore research-based best practice, support teachers to apply new knowledge, and provides ongoing professional development

She has 10.5 years of teaching experience as an elementary and middle exceptional children instructor. Within those years, she had been nominated for KY Teacher of the Year, was the exceptional children educator department leader, was an instructor of Oldham counties learning lab in which teachers came to observe her teaching practices, participated in a UofL reading intervention study, was invited and participated in UofL’s School of Education research committee. Kristina was invited to host a district-wide training for special education instruction on self-monitoring; however, happily chose to come to KSB. She is currently collaborating with teachers across the state to develop Understanding by Design curriculum units as well as with the dedicated teachers at KSB.

She is looking forward to this year with such exceptional and supportive staff.

LAURA PARKER – HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

Laura Parker arrives after a seven year tenure for Oldham County Schools however, she couldn't resist the challenge of adapting rigorous, best practice, Next Generation Science Standards Science for the visually impaired population. Her Masters is in Middle and Secondary Science from Morehead State University. She spent the first part of her adult career in the marketplace in Chicago, IL. Her undergraduate degree is from University of Dayton. She is married to Bob Parker, a Middle School Band Director and together, they have three children. Clayton is 18 and a senior at South Oldham High School. Grace is 22 and a student in the University of Kentucky, School of Nursing. Spencer, her oldest, is a United States Naval Academy Graduate and now a 2nd LT. in the United States Marine Corps.

JESSICA BELCHER – HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER Jessica Belcher is the new High School Math Teacher. She comes to KSB from Fayette County Schools where she served as an Itinerant TVI last school year. She was born and raised in Danville and received her Bachelor Degree from Campbellsville University. She also holds a Master Degree from Eastern Kentucky University and the University of the Cumberlands. She completed her Rank I through the University of Kentucky and received certification to teach students with Visual Impairments.

By: Elaine Hall, Guidance Counselor

Elijah Wegner, 2015 graduate, currently attends Northern Kentucky University. He moved into his dorm in August and classes have begun.

Elijah reports that he is off to a great start! His visiobook and MacBookPro have been the most useful pieces of assistive technology so far. He reports no difficulties with mobility due to several visits to campus before school started.

He originally planned to major in English and creative writing, however, he has changed his plans to major in secondary education and school counseling. He hopes to still minor in English as he works through his studies. He has joined the wrestling team and continues to meet more people on campus and through his residence hall.

We continue to wish Elijah great success in his first semester at NKU!

by: Peggy Sinclair-Morris, Outreach Director

INSIGHT is a post-secondary preparation program for students that are blind or visually impaired, held on the beautiful campus of Morehead State University at the beginning of June. The program is open to students’ grades 10-12 that plan to attend a community or four year college after graduation from high school.

INSIGHT is intended to provide students the opportunity to experience life on a college campus and while there, they will attend college classes; classes taught by INSIGHT staff; meet with Morehead’s disability services coordinator; live in the dorms and eat in a college cafeteria; make and keep schedules and participate in a variety of activities that college students experience when living on campus.

AUDIENCE: HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS and SENIORS

Applications will be available December 1. http://www.ksb.kyschools.us/Content/30

Contact: Peggy Sinclair-Morris, Outreach Director at 502-897-1583, ext. 7714 or

peggy.sinclair-morris@ksb.kyschools.us

INSIGHT POST-SECONDARY PREP PROGRAM – REGISTRATION AVAILABLE DEC 1

KSB ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT: ELIJAH WEGNER

by: Paula Penrod, KIMRC Coordinator KSB extends sympathy to longtime KSB braille writer repair volunteer Owen Shrader upon the passing of his wife Betty Shrader (Aug. 17, 1927-Aug. 22, 2015). Owen has been a loyal and faithful volunteer since 1988. Family and friends are getting together to honor Betty’s life on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1-3 PM at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Barth Hall (address 2042 Buechel Bank Rd., Louisville 40218) If you want to attend, RSVP by Sept. 12: 502-693-2421 or 502-422-0853.

GATEWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE CONFERENCE – KSB CAMPUS by: Kenny Jones, Outreach Consultant

Statewide Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TBVI), as well as interested service providers, received instruction and certification in the Unified English Braille (UEB) Code at the annual Gateways to Independence Conference at KSB June 15 and 16. UEB will officially be adopted at the beginning 2016, however, it will take time before all braille materials using this format will replace those in the current English Braille American Edition. Dr. Frances Mary D'Andrea and Mary Nelle McLennan, one of the conference’s founders, led this two-day training that attracted the largest number of participants to date.

Pamela Howard, KSB Outreach Consultant, and Cindy Queen, TBVI in Lawrence County provided training on June 14 in the special education continuum as it relates to students with visual impairments. Topics covered the full range of the special education cycle from first suspected vision issue to the appropriate response to intervention that should take place; evaluation; lesson planning; and evaluation.

The goal of Gateways has always been to offer professional development opportunities to teachers of the visually impaired statewide to improve their competencies in educating students that are blind and visually impaired. Your input in assisting program planning is welcome.

IN MEMORY OF: BETTY SHRADER (WIFE OF OWEN SHRADER) 1927-2015

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS!

CANINES AND CANES - PADUCAH by: Robbin Cox, Outreach Consultant KSB, Kentucky chapter of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (KAER), Office for the Blind (OFB) and West KY Educational Cooperative (WKEC) offered two free events on guide dog instruction for students or adults who are blind or visually impaired, their family members, and instructors in western KY.

John Dettloff has been a guide dog instructor for 29 years. He worked for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and presently works for Leader Dog for the Blind as a Field Representative and Master Instructor. In his 30 years working in the guide dog field he has worked with clients on two continents and in ten countries. This diverse experience gives Dettloff a broad perspective on what preparation and techniques work best for the success of a guide dog team. Assisting him in the instruction was Lisa

MacPherson, a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist for JCPS.

On July 31, instruction was for Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS). Professionals had the opportunity to receive firsthand information on what their client needs to know before obtaining a guide dog. The COMS experienced walking with a guide dog under the sleep shades.

On August 1, instruction was open to adults or students who are blind or visually impaired, family members, teachers, and Certified Orientation & Mobility Instructors. Instruction included information for those who desire a guide dog, readiness for a dog, pre-guide dog instruction, selecting a guide dog school, and follow up with guide dog users. The students and adults experienced walking with a guide dog under Dettloff’s supervision. It was an “empowering experience” for all.

John Dettloff and his guide dog will return to western KY in April, 2016, for the student’s annual Visionary Day for additional training.

SELENA TIREY ATTENDS GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS by: Kyrstin Johnson, Teacher Over the summer, Selena Tirey, KSB senior, spent three weeks with other students who are just as passionate about the arts as she is. Selena was a participant in the Governor’s School for the Arts for Creative Writing. She created a portfolio of her own writing and got to interact with other young artists from across the state while living on campus at Centre College in Danville. Selena used the opportunity to grow as a learner, writer and independent young adult. KSB is proud of Selena’s summer efforts and can’t wait to see how she applies all that she has learned in both academics and extracurricular

CAMPUS UPDATES

2015 SUMMER PROGRAM - KSB by: Allison Chandler, Director of Special Education

The Elementary School Enrichment Program offered students a “Mad Scientist" experience combining discovery, exploration, and hands on application of the scientific method. Students participated in daily living, music, and art activities that centered on the sciences. They went to the Louisville Water Company, the Reservoir, and the

Louisville Science Center. Students were able to touch, see, hear, smell, and taste what science was really all about.

The Middle School/ High School Summer Enrichment theme was "Around the World in Ten Days". Our children took a "trip" around the world to learn about the cultures, geography, clothing, food, arts and leisure activities of countries around the world. The students also took field trips to the Crane House, Kentucky Down Under and Comfy Cow.

The Work Program allowed students age 16 and older to gain essential employment skills by working at the Louisville Zoo. The lucky participants were able to work during the day and then socialize in the evenings.

These wonderful programs are funded, in part, through the Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation, Vocational Rehabilitation and Office for the Blind.

TRANSITION AND CBI CLASSES by: Tara Harmon, CBI Teacher

Students have been working hard learning new schedules and the new layout of classrooms. We have so much to share about the transition work program. This year we will be using a systematic tier program to evaluate each student’s needs. Each student’s progress will be documented and shared throughout the year. Each student will work from tier to tier to progress throughout years. We are using part of Texas School for Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) instrument, EXperience in Transition

(EXIT 1). The purpose of this program is for students to gain skills needed to live and work in the community as students who is blind or visually impaired. Students will work on a variety of Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Skills that include; Career Education, Independent Living skills, Orientation and Mobility, Recreation and Leisure, Self-Determination, Social Interaction, Technology, and Sensory Efficiency. Students will also work on Social Skill, Life Skills, Self-Advocacy Skill, Money Management, Time Management, and many more.

We have several work sites that each student will rotate through during the school year. These partners include, APH Museum, KSB Coffee Shop, APH Tours and Gift Shop, Sproutling Pediatric Daycare, Bussman Bakery, Ronald McDonald House, Beargrass Christian Church, KSB Food Service, Vint Coffee, Nancy’s Bagel, and Third Lutheran Church. Students will work on various skills that may include housekeeping, clerical work, and retail skills.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) ACADEMY by: Dan Sharrard,

On August 31, the IT Academy class participated in a Skype session with the Microsoft team from Redmond, WA. Topics covered included accessibility, clarity and certifications offered. Kartik Sawhney, a blind Stanford graduate, is an intern at Microsoft. He shared his path and tips for achievement. The Microsoft team provided details on certification roadmaps and Laura Raganas, the state IT Academy Manager, was on hand providing support.

The Microsoft Office Specialist is the first step through the new KSB Information Technology class. It provides resources to teach students proficiency in the use of multiple applications in the Microsoft Office suite upon successful completion of MOS certification. The program has pathway access to areas that include: productivity, computer science and IT Infrastructure in a tiered format.

FRANKFORT AVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - LOUISVILLE

Students participated in the August Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA) Meeting. FABA is comprised of business owners located on Frankfort Avenue. Students met the owners and participate in a community event.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE by: Melissa Fischer

Middle School students are studying atoms and molecules. Last week they used Legos to model the parts of an atom and molecules.

NEW CHROME LAB by: Dan Sharrard

The Chrome Lab offers opportunities to increase and enhance a student's understanding of digital technology. As an example of it's capabilities, one of the students runs a website from home. It's called YOUR TECH ADVISORS. The website covers a wide range of topics on digital literacy and new technologies. Please check it out:

http://yourtechadvisors.com/

West KY White Cane

Dinner

To Celebrate Vision Awareness

SCHOOL PORTRAITS

School Portraits will be taken October 12-15. There will be a make-day (TBA) if your child is absent. Photos will be sent home before Thanksgiving. If you forgot to sign up on registration day, please let Ms. Gatewood know that you are interested in having photos taken. Packets are $20. These are for K-11th grades only. Senior photos are by appointment with Mr. Hulsey throughout the school year.

MICHELLE P WAIVER TRAINING – KSB FAMILY DINNER – SEPT 15 – 6PM – 8PM

Scoggins Classroom Building Practical Living Lab

The Michelle P. Waiver is a home and community-based waiver program of the Kentucky Medicaid program developed as an alternative to institutional care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The waiver allows individuals to remain in their homes with services and supports

Presenter: Mona Wilkerson from the Council on Developmental Disabilities RSVP to Mitch Dahmke mitch.dahmke@ksb.kyschools.us or call 502-897-1583 ext. 7104 He will need the number of family members in order to plan for dinner.

WHITE CANE DINNER – PADUCAH – OCTOBER 13 – 5:30 PM

KSB and West KY Educational Cooperative will be hosting a White Cane Dinner in recognition of Vision Awareness. There are 130,800 Kentuckians with a visual disability (National Federation for the Blind). A diagnosis that leads to low vision or no vision does not put an end to a person’s dreams and desires. A program will be presented by Office for the Blind (OFB) counselors, Nancy Harper and Ron Devillez. Their presentation will be about new programs at OFB and also an update on the services for students and adults. Also presenting will be Mitch Dahmke, Family Resource Specialist at KSB. His presentation will be on resources

for parents of students with vision loss. There will also be time to ask questions to OFB or KSB representatives.

UPCOMING STATEWIDE EVENTS

UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS

The white cane in our society has become one of the symbols of a blind person’s ability to come and go on his own. Its use has promoted courtesy and special consideration to the blind on our streets and highways. To make people more fully aware of the meaning of the white cane and of the need for motorists to exercise special care for the blind persons who carry it Congress, by a joint resolution approved as of October 6, 1964, has authorized the President to proclaim October 15 of each year as White Cane Day.

AUDIENCE: social workers, rehab counselors, educators, persons who have vision loss, family and friends of persons with vision loss, and medical providers

GONDOLIER PIZZA RESTAURANT 415 JORDON DRIVE SUITE A PADUCAH, KY (BEHIND KY OAKS MALL) Contact: Robbin Cox (270) 994-3395 or robbin.cox@ksb.kyschools.us HALLOWEEN MASKS – SAT, OCT 24 – 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Masks have been a part of many cultures throughout history. They are useful for hiding identities, but also for inciting fear or awe or other emotions. Sighted people tend to depend on the visual for their effects, but textures and shapes can convey emotions as well. Museum staff will guide participants of all ages and abilities as they make scary or friendly Halloween masks and headdresses using tactile materials. Free to the public but space is limited so registration is required.

AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND 1839 FRANKFORT AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206 Contact: Katie Carpenter, 502-899-2213 or kcarpenter@aph.org

KSB PARENT CONFERENCE AND VIPS FAMILY RETREAT – NOV 13-14 @ KSB

Around the World in 24 Hours!

Space is limited to 50 families so register today!

Register now https://vips.ejoinme.org/2015VIPSKSBConference

Friday will begin with registration, family dinner, activities for the children and an inspirational speaker. On Saturday, we will continue with the Parent Conference, Kids Camp, and respite. We have exciting speakers prepared for the day on topics of interest to families with children birth-21! This year, all events will be held at KSB.

Guest Speakers include Dave Wickstrom, Independence Place of Kentucky; Diane Hayes, Deaf-Blind Project; Brian Goemmer, Certified Technology Specialist; Office for the Blind; Connie Hill, CLVT: Cooking with Low Vision; and Travis Freeman http://www.travisfreeman.org/

At the age of 12, Travis Freeman lost his eye sight due to a severe illness. In spite of Travis' blindness, he played high school football, served as an football equipment manager at the University of Kentucky, and received a Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Travis currently serves as an adjunct professor at the University of the Cumberlands, and as the President of the The Freeman Foundation, which is dedicated to furthering the truth that disability does not equal inability. Dr. Travis Freeman recently invited VIPS to be part of his movie debut "23 Blast" in Lexington. KSB 1867 FRANKFORT AVE LOUISVILLE, KY 40206 Contact: Martha Hack @ 502-498-292 Register now: https://vips.ejoinme.org/2015VIPSKSBConference ENVISIONING THE FUTURE DAY – ASHLAND – NOV 1

ALL ABOUT SCIENCE: concepts VI students typically don't understand

More to come …. Save the date!

KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (KEDC) 904 WEST ROSE ROAD ASHLAND, KY 41102

Contact: Pamela Howard: (606) 465-5831

pamela.howard@ksb.kyschools.us

SEPTEMBER, 2015 7 Monday No School for KSB (Labor Day) Travel Day (Students return at 4 PM)

11/12 Friday/Sat Varsity Track and Field Meet: Nashville, TN 15 Tuesday KSB Family Dinner and Presentation, 6-8 PM 18 Friday No School for Students (PD Day) Low Vision Clinic, Ashland 24 Thursday Varsity Track and Field Meet: Indianapolis, IN

CALENDAR:

OCTOBER, 2015 2-4 Fri-Sun Varsity Track and Field Meet: Columbus, OH 2-5 Fri-Mon No School for KSB (Fall Break) 6 Tuesday SBDM Meeting, 4 PM 12 Monday KSB Advisory Board Meeting, 11 AM 13 Thursday White Cane Day Dinner, Paducah, 6-8PM 14 Wednesday Bill Roby Track & Field Games, KSB 15 Thursday White Cane Day 16 Friday KVEC Fall Gathering, Hazard 16/17 Friday/Sat Varsity Goalball Meet: Nashville, TN 19 Monday No School for Students (PD Day) 21 Wednesday 1st Quarter Grading Period Ends College and Career Fair, Grades 6-12 23/24 Friday/Sat Low Vision Clinic, KSB 28 Friday KEDC Envisioning Day, Ashland 29 Saturday Varsity Goalball Meet: Columbus, OH Editor: Beth Baker, Administrative Assistant, Outreach Kentucky School for the Blind 1867 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 We’re on Facebook! We would love for you to like our page! Follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/KYschoolfortheblind

KSB Mission Statement:

“The mission of the Kentucky School for the Blind is to provide comprehensive educational services

to all Kentucky students who are

blind and visually impaired, birth to 21.”

KSB Vision Statement:

“Empowering Students who are Blind and Visually Impaired to Command their Future”

KSB Beliefs

We believe students who are blind and visually impaired… ... can become college and career ready through world class instruction and

services

… have unique needs that must be met

… have a right to knowledge, tools and relationships necessary to build successful lives

… deserve to be taught in a safe and caring environment by competent professionals

… are meaningful contributors to society

Michelle P Waiver Training Kentucky School for the Blind

1867 Frankfort Ave. Scoggins Classroom Building

Practical Living Lab

September 15 at 6:00pm Presenter: Mona Wilkerson from the Council on Developmental Disabilities

The Michelle P. Waiver is a home and community-based waiver program of the Kentucky Medicaid program developed as an alternative to institutional care for people with intellectual or developmental

disabilities. The waiver allows individuals to remain in their homes with services and supports.

Kentucky School for the Blind Family Dinner RSVP to Mitch Dahmke at mitch.dahmke@ksb.kyschools.us or call 502-897-1583 ext. 7104 if you are able to come. I will need the number of

family members in order to plan for dinner.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015

5:30 PM Dinner on your own (choose from menu) 6:30 PM Program: Nancy Harper & Ron Devillez, Office for the Blind

Counselors - Learn about new programs for students and adults

GONDOLIER

451 Jordon Drive Suite A (Behind Mall) 932 S 12th Street

Paducah, KY

The white cane in our society has become one of the symbols of a blind person's ability to come and go on his own. Its use has promoted courtesy and special consideration to the blind on our streets and highways. To make our people more fully aware of the meaning of the white cane and of the need for motorists to exercise special care for the blind persons who carry it Congress, by a joint

resolution approved as of October 6, 1964, has authorized the President to proclaim October 15 of each year as White Cane Safety Day.

For more information contact Robbin Cox, KY School for the Blind Outreach Consultant at (270) 994-

3395

West KY White Cane

Dinner

To Celebrate Vision Awareness