Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions, Inc.

Post-secondary Readiness & Empowerment Program (PREP)

formely the Life 101 Program

PROGRAM APPLICATION

Summer College and Employment Readiness Program
(For transition age students)

(NOTE: This form can be filled out on your computer, but it must be printed using your browser's print function.)

Name of Applicant:

Street Address:

City:      State:      Zip:

Home Phone:       Email:

Parent(s) or Guardian(s):

Street Address (if different from above):

City:      State:      Zip:

Home Phone:      Work Phone:

Emergency contact (other than parent(s) or guardian(s):

Emergency contact phone number:

GENERAL INFORMATION

Gender (m/f):      Age:       Date of Birth:

Grade/year of school completed:

Name of school :

Vocational Goal:

Cause of blindness:

Name of applicant's vision teacher (if applicable):

Name of applicant's vocational rehabilitation counselor:

BLINDNESS SKILLS TRAINING

Do you read braille (y/n)?

If yes, contracted or uncontracted?

Words per minute reading:

What do you use to write braille? (slate & stylus, brailler, note taker)

Do you use a cane (y/n)?

Have you had any computer training? If yes, using which program for accessibility (i.e., JAWS, Window-Eyes, ZoomText, etc.)?

Hobbies/interests:

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Do you take any medications on a regular basis? (y/n) If yes, please fill in the fields below:


Medication 1:
Medication name:       Frequency and Dosage:

Reason for medication:

Do you administer the medication independently?

Additional comments:


Medication 2:
Medication name:       Frequency and Dosage:

Reason for medication:

Do you administer the medication independently?

Additional comments:


Medication 3:
Medication name:       Frequency and Dosage:

Reason for medication:

Do you administer the medication independently?

Additional comments:

If there are additional medications, please attach a separate sheet.


Do you have any allergies? If yes, please explain:

Do you have any dietary restrictions? If yes, please explain:

Name of insurance provider:

Policy number:

Please list any other questions or concerns that you may have, or information that you would like us to have:

 

Signature of Applicant: __________________________ Date: __________

 

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: __________________________ Date: __________
(if applicant is under 18 years of age)

 

TAKE A TOUR** We invite you to take a tour of our facilities and learn more about our program. Please call (612) 872-0100, or our toll-free number 1-800-597-9558, to arrange a visit.

 

Please print this form using your browser's print function and mail it to:

BLIND, Inc.
Attn: Charlene Guggisberg
100 East 22nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55404

or fax it to:
(612) 872-9358

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