While educating a child with a disability can be challenging, the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, or DCIU, offers many tools and supports to meet that challenge head-on, preparing every student for a successful future!

In this episode of White Canes Connect, Simon Bonenfant speaks with Jason Gonzalez, DCIU Professional Development Specialist, and Holly Short, DCIU Orientation and Mobility instructor, as they discuss the wide range of service offerings the DCIU provides, each unique to every student.

The DCIU will hold two upcoming transition fairs for parents and students in Delaware County to learn more about helpful resources after graduating high school and moving into college or employment. The parent fair will take place on Tuesday, April 9, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, and the student fair will take place the next day, Wednesday, April 10, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

It all happens at the DCIU headquarters at 200 Yale Avenue in Morton, PA. Parents and students can meet and network with 43 organizations serving those with disabilities. The NFB of Pennsylvania's Keystone Chapter will be there as well!

Learn more about services that can help you live a more independent life. Contact the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services of Pennsylvania at https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/bbvs/Pages/default.aspx or the Intermediate Unit in your county to see what they can do for you!

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/099

More About the DCIU

Visit their website at https://www.dciu.org/. Watch the DCIU video featuring students who are now succeeding in fulfilling careers and college educations at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O59QagsAjE0. You can also follow them on your preferred social media at @dciu_at.

More About the Fairs

If you have particular questions about the upcoming transition fairs, contact Jason at jgonzalez@dciu.org. You can also find more information on the Student Events page at https://www.dciu.org/TransitionFair.

An Easy Way to Help the NFB of PA

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Donate to the NFB of PA

If you want to donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, visit https://www.NFBofPA.org/give/.

We Want to Hear Your Story

Have you benefited from the DCIU or a similar service? We want to hear from you. Call us at (267) 338-4495 or email us at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com.

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