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GLIDE

All workshops are led by qualified, blind instructors and mentors. This program is made possible through a partnership with the Office of Blindness and Vision Services at the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).

GLIDE returns for the 2024 – 2025 school year!

GLIDE will prepare blind and low vision transition-aged youth for life after high school (college or employment) through interactive and energetic workshops.

Join us for a new year with brand new topics and activities!

  • September 21: Let’s Prep to Impress:  Workplace, Dining, and Social Etiquette
  • October 12: Does Money Grow on Trees?:  Achieving Financial Success
  • November 16: Not Throwing Away My Shot:  Personal Leadership 
  • December 14: History Has its Eye on You:  Leading Your Community
  • January 25: Interviewing with Charisma
  • February 14: Expanding Your Network: NFBMD Convention 
  • March 8: Let’s MIRC, Not be a Jerk:  Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflict
  • April 11 – 12: Can I Have Some Sauce on the Side?  Independent Living Skills Retreat
Glide students exploring downtown baltimore

Questions!

For more information on our Youth Programming contact Juhi Narula, Youth Transitions Program Manager, at (410) 737-2642 or jnarula@bism.org.

BISM is dedicated to providing career and training resources to Blind and Low-vision individuals of all ages. We positively change people’s attitudes about blindness.

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