Teen/Young Adult Program
Last Updated:
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Hope you enjoyed your time
at the AADB Symposium!
The Teen Program Planning Team:
Divya Goel, DB Committee Chairperson, FL
Mike Fagbemi, NCDB Project staff
Marisa Lucca, DB Mentor, FL
Emily Taylor-Snell, FL DB Project staff
Jake McMahan, DB Mentor, GA
Valerie Luther, VA DB Project staff
Some Photos from the week!
Building Bird Houses with Judy Groner
Divya Goel(left) and Dr. Amy Parker (right) talk to the Teens about DBYAA and their visit with President Obama at the White House.
Kacie Weldy & Rei (left) and Clara French & Landria (right) talk to the teens about the responsibilities and benefits of being a guide dog handler.
Jake discusses the importance of being involved in the decisions that impact our lives as Deaf-Blind individuals.
Learning about the National SSP Program from one of it's authors, Jelica Nuccio
Mike Fagbemi enjoying some conversation time with one of the teens.
One of the teen delegates talking with a representative in the Exhibit Hall.
An Awesome and fun week for ALL!!!
AADB Teen Program Agenda
Sunday, June 19
- 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Welcome, Introductions, & Ice Breaker
- 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm Dinner: Pizza Party!
- 7:pm to 9:00 pm Opening Ceremony
The Flags Ceremony Boy Scouts Troop # 779
“Star Spangled Banner” / “America the Beautiful”
Signed by Divya Goel
Sung by Samantha Carlson
London Hall – Second Floor
Monday, June 20
- 8:30 am Ice Breaker
- 9:00 am to 9:15 am Welcome/Housekeeping
- 9:15 am to 10:30 am Self Determination Part 1: What does it mean?
Mike, Divya, Jake, Marisa
- 10:30 am to 10:45 am *Break*
- 10:45 am to 12:00 pm Self Determination Part 2: Mentors tell their Stories
Mike, Divya, Jake, Marisa
- 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm Lunch
- 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm Leadership/DBYAA
Amy Parker & Divya
- 2:30 pm to 2:45 pm *Break*
- 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm Guide dogs with Clara French with Landria & Kacie Weldy with Rei OR Explore Exhibits
- 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Free Time!
- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Dinner
- 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Rap Session
Marisa, Jake, Divya
Tuesday, June 21
- 9:00 am to 9:15 am Recap Monday/Overview: Career Talks
- 9:15 am to 10:30 am Volunteerism “One path to Employment”
Valerie Luther
- 10:30 am to 10:45 am *Break*
- 10:45 am to 12:00 pm Career Talks:
Judy Groner: Customized Employment- Arts/Crafts
Bapin: Technology
Vicki Maggliochino: Teacher
- 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm Lunch
- 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm Interview Tips and Role Play: Part 1
Amy Parker & Divya
- 2:30 pm to 2:45 pm *Break*
- 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm Interview Tips and Role Play: Part 2
Amy Parker & Divya
- 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Free Time!
- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Dinner out on the Town!
- 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Rap Session
Marisa, Jake, Divya
- 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Rap Session
Marisa, Jake, DivyaWednesday, June 22
- 9:00 am to 9:15 am Recap Tuesday/Overview
- 9:15 am to 10:30 am Bapin’s Tech and Tool Time OR Exhibits
- 10:30 am to 10:45 am *Break*
- 10:45 am to 12:00 pm Woodworking Craft
Judy Groner
- 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm Lunch
- 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm Bookshare
Liz Halparin & Cheri Miller
- 2:30 pm to 2:45 pm *Break*
- 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm Setting the Course: Action Plans & Evaluations
- 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Dinner
- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Wrap Up and Awards
- 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Practice for Talent Show/Free Time
- 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm AADB Talent Show