Updated 05/02/2024

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A poster with a group of people in front of a blue background. Please complete the Maryland Special education Parent Involvement Survey. Your opinion matters! Available February 12 to May 24. Start now. www.mdparentsurvey.com

2023-2024 School Year Photo Albums:

2023-2024 Photos

View the photo’s taken during the 2023-2024 school year.

May 2nd

  • Early Learning Art Showcase – 1:30-3:15pm

May 8th

  • MSB Spring Concert – 1:30 pm

May 6th – 9th

  • Music Therapy Festival – Families are invited to come participate in the musical fun with their student. All staff are also welcome to pop by during the week and see what a music therapy group is like. Please email Danni Long (daniellel@mdschblind.org) for more information. View the schedule!

May 10th

  • No Pre-K

May 10th – 12th

  • 2024 EAAB Track & Field Tournament – hosted by The Maryland School for the Blind.

May 27th

  • SCHOOL CLOSED – Memorial Day

Announcements:

America’s Field Trip

Engaging School Communities Around the Nation’s Semiquincentennial

The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Library of Congress are excited to be participating in America’s Field Trip, part of the official celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

America’s Field Trip is a nationwide contest inviting students in grades 3 through 12 to submit artwork, videos, or essays responding to the question “What does America mean to you?” First-place winners will have the opportunity to participate in special tours at historical, educational, and cultural sites across the country such as Yellowstone National Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Library of Congress.

The deadline to enter is May 17, 2024. Find more information and submission guidelines at america250.org/FieldTrip.

Outreach and Statewide Services:

Registration Now Open for MSB Outreach Summer Programs!

Outreach Summer Programs Applications/Registration will close on May 3, 2024!

Moment of Outreach Videos

May 4 – NFB STEM2U Event, 9 am – 3 pm at the National Federation of the Blind (200 E Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230). Join us to build models of the James Webb Space Telescope, learn about the Earth’s atmosphere, discover why the Webb was sent to space, and explore how it studies space. STEM can be accessible; let us show you how! For more information, please contact Erin Zobell at erin.zobell@gmail.com.

May 11 –  The IMAGE Center Wellness Series: Dance from the Heart: A LIVE Adaptive Zumba Event, 11 am to 12 pm, in-person and over Zoom. Held at The Maryland School for the Blind in Campbell Gym and led by Ms. Sunshine King.

May 15 – MSB Outreach: iOS VoiceOver for Parents, 6 pm, in-person at MSB in ELO 226 or over Zoom. Join MSB Outreach and the Bridges Technical Assistance Center, a program of The Image Center for People with Disabilities, to learn and practice the basics of iOS VoiceOver.

May 15 – MDTAP webinar Funding Adapted (and Non-Adapted) Vehicles, 1-2 pm. From in-state to national funding resources, drivers’ training courses to understanding insurance, we’ll cover all the basics to help consumers make the most informed decisions when it comes to needing and buying an adapted vehicle, from start to finish. Hosted by Heather Ferguson and Sarah Calhoun, staff of the AT Financial Loan Program.

Sign up TODAY!

Year at a Glance Registration

Be sure to check out the monthly educational and professional events for students, staff and parents on the Maryland TVI Portal.

MSB TVI Portal Calendar

There are many wonderful opportunities for all! 

APH Monarch Training Opportunity for Maryland TVIs

MSB’s Outreach Department is very excited to be offering an in-person and hands-on training for TVIs on the APH Monarch. TVIs who attend the training will be able to use the Monarch with their students starting in Fall 2024. The Monarch is a 10-line, 32-character braille display with tactile viewing options. We truly believe that this braille device is going to revolutionize the education of our blind students. In this round, we are giving priority only to Maryland TVIs. 

The full-day training will take place on July 18 from 9 am to 3 pm at The Maryland School for the Blind. To be considered for this training, you must: 

  1. Be a TVI in Maryland
  2. Know the full braille code (contracted) and currently work with braille readers
  3. Be willing to commit your time to show your students how to use the device in the fall 
  4. Have permission from your supervisor (however that looks within your LEA) 
  5. Agree to be photographed and recorded for APH and MSB use

If you decide to take part in this training, you will: 

  • Attend a day-long training at MSB on July 18 from 9 am to 3 pm (you must attend for the full duration)
  • Complete the Introduction to the Chameleon course on the APH Hive and provide us with the certificate by June 28th (our suggestion to start it now, as people on the waitlist who have completed the course will be given slots first) 
  • Have the opportunity to loan out the Monarch to use with your students starting in the fall of 2024
  • Provide written feedback about your experience with the Monarch 
  • NOT post about it on social media or discuss it with the media

If you are interested in this opportunity, you must fill out the form to Apply for Monarch Maryland Training. Only a limited number of lucky TVIs will be selected in this phase of the training. We cannot wait for you to learn all about it! The deadline to apply is May 24. Reach out to conchitah@mdschblind.org with any questions.

Additional Events:

Off Campus opportunities for MSB Students:

BISM’s Preparing for College Life Program (STAR)

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is excited to run a week long program regarding college life for students. This residential program will provide participants with multiple college tours, conversations with disability service counselors, and discussions surrounding college life and accommodations. Students will reside in dorm style housing while experiencing a myriad of colleges across the state. 
Program Dates: Friday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Ages Eligible: 14 to 21
Location: Baltimore, MD

Interest Form

With any questions, reach out to Juhi Narula at 410-737-2642 or jnarula@bism.org.

APH Monarch Training Opportunity for Maryland TVIs

MSB’s Outreach Department is very excited to be offering an in-person and hands-on training for TVIs on the APH Monarch. TVIs who attend the training will be able to use the Monarch with their students starting in Fall 2024. The Monarch is a 10-line, 32-character braille display with tactile viewing options. We truly believe that this braille device is going to revolutionize the education of our blind students. In this round, we are giving priority only to Maryland TVIs. 

The full-day training will take place on July 18 from 9 am to 3 pm at The Maryland School for the Blind. To be considered for this training, you must: 

  1. Be a TVI in Maryland
  2. Know the full braille code (contracted) and currently work with braille readers
  3. Be willing to commit your time to show your students how to use the device in the fall 
  4. Have permission from your supervisor (however that looks within your LEA) 
  5. Agree to be photographed and recorded for APH and MSB use

If you decide to take part in this training, you will: 

  • Attend a day-long training at MSB on July 18 from 9 am to 3 pm (you must attend for the full duration)
  • Complete the Introduction to the Chameleon course on the APH Hive and provide us with the certificate by June 28th (our suggestion to start it now, as people on the waitlist who have completed the course will be given slots first) 
  • Have the opportunity to loan out the Monarch to use with your students starting in the fall of 2024
  • Provide written feedback about your experience with the Monarch 
  • NOT post about it on social media or discuss it with the media

If you are interested in this opportunity, you must fill out the form to Apply for Monarch Maryland Training. Only a limited number of lucky TVIs will be selected in this phase of the training. We cannot wait for you to learn all about it! The deadline to apply is May 24. Reach out to conchitah@mdschblind.org with any questions.

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