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).
New for the 2025 – 2026 school year!
BISM’s SUPERNOVA Program aims to help blind and low-vision youth gain the skills needed to succeed in secondary education or employment. The program provides comprehensive training designed to build essential skills in job exploration, self-advocacy, post-secondary education, and workplace readiness. Through a series of interactive and high energy workshops, students are supplied with the knowledge, abilities, and experience they need to succeed in their future endeavors.
DATES and TOPICS:
- Evening Workshop (Friday, February 6) – Mentorship (Welcome to SUPERNOVA)
- Evening Workshop (Wednesday, February 11) – Professional Attire and Etiquette
- Day-Long Workshop (Friday, February 13) – NFBMD State Convention
- Day-Long Workshop (Saturday, March 14) – Time Management & Organization
- Day-Long Workshop (Sunday, March 15) – The Art of Meal Prep
- Day-Long Workshop (Saturday, April 11) – Expose Yourself to Different Career Paths
- Day-Long Workshop (Sunday, April 12) – Next Steps (SMART Goals)
- Evening Workshop (Wednesday, May 6) – Night Travel
- Day-Long Workshop (Saturday, May 9) – Independent Living Cook Off
- Evening Workshop (Monday, May 11) – Mall Travel
WORKSHOP TIMES:
10:00 AM-4:00 PM Day-Long Workshops
5:00 PM-8:00 PM Evening Workshops
Questions!
For more information on our Youth Programming contact Juhi Narula, Youth Transitions Program Manager, at (410) 737-2642 or jnarula@bism.org.
