Participants

This program accommodates up to 12 students 16 to 21 years of age.  Students who are blind or visually impaired and who attended high school in Wisconsin for the 2019-2020 school year are eligible to attend.

Students will participate in up to 24 hours per week of paid employment at minimum wage during the final three weeks of the program.

Housing & Meals

Participants will stay on the WCBVI campus for the entire five weeks of the program. Dormitory style housing will be provided.

Students will experience planning, shopping, and preparing meals as well as dining in the school cafeteria and dining out.  Planned meals are paid for by WCBVI.  Students ordering out or dining out on their own must use their own money.

Who Will Benefit?

Students who plan to live independently, work with no or minimal support, and/or attend a university, private, or technical college.

Attendance

Students are required to commit to the full five weeks of the program, July 5 through August 7, 2020.

Transportation:

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired campus located in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Cost

Although the program is free, students should bring approximately $20 per week with them to spend on incidentals and for use in money management skills.