BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BISM - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BISM X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bism.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BISM REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130043 CREATED:20251015T164620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T164620Z UID:6861-1772791200-1772798400@bism.org SUMMARY:Senior Support Group - Baltimore DESCRIPTION:Meet other seniors\, share your experiences\, offer mutual support and build a community. Facilitated by senior students\, this support group also introduces various resources and strategies for coping with blindness. URL:https://bism.org/calendar/senior-support-group-baltimore-6/ LOCATION:BISM Baltimore\, 3345 Washington Blvd\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21227\, United States CATEGORIES:Senior Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bism.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sr-Support-Baltimore.png ORGANIZER;CN="Senior Programming":MAILTO:abreitschwerdt@bism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130043 CREATED:20260302T145632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T150023Z UID:7924-1772791200-1772798400@bism.org SUMMARY:Job Readiness Seminar: Translating Experience into Employer Value with Jessica Hellman DESCRIPTION:šŸŒŸĀ Translating Experience into Employer ValueĀ šŸŒŸ \nA Career Readiness Seminar with Jessica Hellman \nHow do you turn lived experience\, education\, and everyday responsibilities into language that employers truly value? Join us for an interactive and practical seminar designed for job seekersĀ andĀ professionals who support individuals with disabilities\, especially within the blind and low-vision community.Ā  This session will provide tools to help participants ā€” and the professionals who guide them ā€” better understand how to translate real-world experiences into compelling\, employer-ready resume and interview content. \nšŸ‘©ā€šŸ’¼Ā Meet the Presenter: Jessica Hellman\nJessica Hellman is a full-time recruiter for a Maryland-based nonprofit serving adults with intellectual disabilities\, with nearly 10 years in the nonprofit sector and 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. She is a Certified Mandt Instructor and recently earned her Instructor Certification in First Aid and CPR from the National Safety Council. \nIn addition to her recruiting role\, Jessica launched her own coaching business\, where she supports individuals with: \n\nResume development\nJob networking strategies\nInterview skills\nLinkedIn profiles\nJob searching strategies\n\nShe works closely with recent high school and college graduates\, retirees returning to the workforce\, and individuals navigating career transitions. Jessica holds a degree in English and Secondary Education from Immaculata University\, bringing both teaching expertise and recruiter insight into this session. \nšŸ“˜Ā What Youā€™ll Learn \nParticipants and professionals will gain practical strategies to: \nāœ…Ā Identify and analyze employer-valued skills by reviewing real job postings\nāœ…Ā Translate personal and professional experiences into language employers are seeking\nāœ…Ā Strengthen resume content using recruiter-approved wording\nāœ…Ā Support others more effectively in resume development and job readiness\nāœ… Revise and refine resume sections with live guidance during the session URL:https://bism.org/calendar/job-readiness-seminar-translating-experience-into-employer-value-with-jessica-hellman/ LOCATION:BISM Baltimore\, 3345 Washington Blvd\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21227\, United States CATEGORIES:Workforce Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bism.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Job-Readiness.png ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce Development":MAILTO:kgoncalves@bism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T143000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130043 CREATED:20260302T144937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T144937Z UID:7921-1773406800-1773412200@bism.org SUMMARY:Senior Mobile Team Phone Workshop DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bism.org/calendar/senior-mobile-team-phone-workshop/ LOCATION:Roland Park Place\, 830 W. 40th Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21211\, United States CATEGORIES:Senior Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Senior Programming":MAILTO:abreitschwerdt@bism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130043 CREATED:20260211T160918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T182101Z UID:7793-1773482400-1773504000@bism.org SUMMARY:SUPERNOVA: The Art of Meal Prep DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bism.org/calendar/supernova-time-management-organization/ LOCATION:BISM Baltimore\, 3345 Washington Blvd\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21227\, United States CATEGORIES:SUPERNOVA 2025-2026 Workshop Series,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bism.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMAGe.png ORGANIZER;CN="Youth Programming":MAILTO:jnarula@bism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130043 CREATED:20260211T161020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T182113Z UID:7795-1773568800-1773590400@bism.org SUMMARY:SUPERNOVA: Time Management & Organization DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bism.org/calendar/supernova-the-art-of-meal-prep/ LOCATION:BISM Baltimore\, 3345 Washington Blvd\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21227\, United States CATEGORIES:SUPERNOVA 2025-2026 Workshop Series,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bism.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMAGe.png ORGANIZER;CN="Youth Programming":MAILTO:jnarula@bism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130043 CREATED:20251015T143239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T143251Z UID:6824-1774002600-1774009800@bism.org SUMMARY:Senior Tech Workshop DESCRIPTION:Hands-on workshop to gain knowledge in using iPhones\, Androids and other technology. URL:https://bism.org/calendar/senior-tech-workshop-6/ LOCATION:BISM Baltimore\, 3345 Washington Blvd\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21227\, United States CATEGORIES:Senior Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bism.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sr-Tech-Baltimore.png ORGANIZER;CN="Senior Programming":MAILTO:abreitschwerdt@bism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130043 CREATED:20251015T165825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T165825Z UID:6879-1774269000-1774274400@bism.org SUMMARY:Senior Support Group - Salisbury DESCRIPTION:Meet other seniors\, share your experiences\, offer mutual support and build a community. Facilitated by senior students\, this support group also introduces various resources and strategies for coping with blindness. URL:https://bism.org/calendar/senior-support-group-salisbury-6/ LOCATION:BISM Salisbury\, Salisbury\, MD\, 21801\, United States CATEGORIES:Senior Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bism.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sr-Support-Salisbury.png ORGANIZER;CN="Senior Programming":MAILTO:abreitschwerdt@bism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130043 CREATED:20260126T155003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T124027Z UID:7619-1774699200-1774713600@bism.org SUMMARY:BISM on Tap DESCRIPTION:Thank You for an Incredible BISM on Tap\nWhat an amazing afternoon at Checkerspot Brewing. \nThank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 40 years of BISMā€™s Independence Training & Rehabilitation programs\, enjoy the launch of our Low Vision Hazy IPA\, and support BISMā€™s mission. \nFrom the music and raffles to the wine pull and community spirit\, this yearā€™s event was a wonderful reminder of how strong and supportive our BISM community truly is. \nWeā€™re so grateful to our sponsors\, volunteers\, partners\, and everyone who joined us. \nšŸŽ„ Stay tuned ā€” our event recap video and final totals will be coming soon. URL:https://bism.org/calendar/bism-on-tap/ LOCATION:Checkerspot Brewing\, 1421 Ridgely St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bism.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bism-on-tap-2025-21.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR