2009 Summer Transition Program

During the last week of summer transition, Independence for the Blind staff and the transition students hit the road. The first stop was the Florida State Capitol and the state Florida Division of Blind Services office. The next couple of days were spent at the Suwannee River State Park, swimming, fishing, enjoying nature, and getting plenty of individualized instruction from counselors.

The group then went back to Tallahassee to visit Florida State University, where they met Alumni Services Representative Jay Wirth and Visual Disabilities Department Head Dr. Sandra Lewis.

Pictured above: The group at the Tallahassee Division of Blind Services State office with Division of Blind Services Director Joyce Hildreth and Counselor Wayne Jennings.

Pictured above: Visiting the Florida State Capitol Building in Tallahassee.

Pictured above: The students take a picture at the Suwannee River State Park entrance sign.

Pictured above: Darreck and Gem, Leigh's guide dog, swimming at Troy Springs.

Pictured above: Mr. John O'Dillon instructs Justin in the proper way to safely prepare lasagna.

Pictured above: Megan and Darreck assist in the preparation of dinner.

Pictured above: Cassie and Leigh have a good laugh while preparing salad.

Pictured above: Katie checks the sausage she is cooking for breakfast.

Pictured above: The group enjoys lunch at Chili's with FSU Alumni Relations Representative Jay Wirth.

Pictured above: The group visited the Visual Disabilities Department at Florida State University and Dr. Sandra Lewis gave a tour of the facilities and spoke to the group and careers working with blind and visually impaired.