Helping You Move Ahead
- California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Residential Transition Programs
- Summer Transition Education Program (STEP)
- Transition to Adult Living: An Information and Resource Guide
- ACCESS: A Guide For Juniors and Seniors Living in California
- Tips For Students
- General Information
- Scholarships and Grants
- Accessing Books
- Programs
- Summer Programs
- Career Research
- Where Are the Jobs
- Youth Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
- Accommodations
- Products
- Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Advocacy Tips and Tools
Here's a starter list of advocacy organization's of and for the blind. Several scholarships are also available through these organizations.
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My name is Robin Patche, and I've been blind my entire life in varying degrees. However, this fact has not prevented me from being a very accomplished and successful individual. Currently, I attend the California School for the blind, and am learning Braille, and other necessary skills that will allow me to achieve my long-term goals, which will be in the fields of animal care or recreation.
I pride myself on being very energetic, and have an enormous amount of enthusiasm for life. I really love to help people, and showcase this in my interactions with others. I think my best qualities are my leadership skills, and my ability to relate and organize others. I know I still have a lot to learn, but these areas are things that I feel I do well, and have allowed me to have many opportunities.
In the past, I’ve participated in the Transitional Youth Summit, the career fair at the California School for the Blind, and the Braille challenge. All of these events have afforded me experiences to grow, and develop my abilities and knowledge for the future.
Last summer I did the STEP program in Los Angeles, and the past 3 summers I’ve participated in the Society for the Blind’s summer youth retreat. All of these summer programs have allowed me to gain confidence and network with both adult and blind individuals that will help me in the future. ...
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