The fourth annual Building Blocks for a Brighter Future is a full day of workshops and activities for families with blind or visually impaired children. The American Council of the Blind of Ohio and The Ohio Lions Foundation invite you to come to the Ohio State School for the Blind, 5220 N. High St. in Columbus, on September 25, 2010. Sign-in and exhibits begin at 9:15 a.m. The program begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.

Are you a parent of a child who is blind or visually impaired? Do you know how to work with school administrators so your child receives the services he or she is entitled to? Are you comfortable with the "Alphabet Soup" of Special Education such as LRE, FAPE, LEA, IEE, MFE, and IDEA? Do you know what kind of technology is best for your child? Do you know when to start orientation and mobility exercises for your toddler or pre-schooler?

The goals of this seminar are to give parents tools to work with; to encourage children to explore creative outlets through various activities, provide round table discussion groups for parents and/or grandparents, and for families and siblings to network with one another.

Our keynote speaker will be a high school student who has successfully navigated the process of education. There will be panel discussions, resource materials, and hands on technology demonstrations. The children will enjoy a day of games and activities, while the parents share and learn. A pizza lunch is provided. The fee is just $10 per family, which includes lunch, a full day of learning and sharing, and a gift from the National Braille Press worth $10 for each visually impaired child. Pre-registration is required by September 20. If you have questions or concerns, call American Council of the Blind of Ohio Executive Director Mary Hiland toll free at 1-800-835-2226 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Use this contact information to request a registration form. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited, and you will need to be given directions for parking because of school construction. If you attended last year, the program will be similar, but we have taken your suggestions and incorporated them into this year’s event, so please join us again.

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