Study Abroad opportunity for blind/low vision youth 18 to 24

This is another peice of information I'm just posting in case anyone is interested:

Dear Colleagues & Friends,

Please RSVP to Dawn Suvino at 646.486.4444, extension 14 or dsuvino@visionsvcb.org for reservations not CCVIP.

Enjoy!
Thank you,
Lisa Saunders

Attention NYC Young Adults with Disabilities
VISIONS and Mobility International USA
Invite you to kick-off Summer 2012 in Madrid, Spain!

INFORMATIONAL SESSION
Monday, January 30th
6:00 – 8:00 PM
At VISIONS at Selis Manor (135 W. 23rd Street)
Find out how you can be part of a 10-day leadership program with Mobility International USA (MIUSA) this summer.

Hear from blind participants who have traveled the globe with MIUSA from Costa Rica to Bahrain and beyond!

Applications will be available & representatives from MIUSA will be on-hand to answer your questions.

Program is open to NYC residents with disabilities ages 18 – 24

Generous scholarships available
Please RSVP to Dawn Suvino at 646.486.4444, extension 14 or dsuvino@visionsvcb.org.

Parents and other family members, teachers, rehab counselors are welcome to attend.
Light Refreshments will be served.

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