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World Services for the Blind (WSB)

World Services for the Blind (WSB). Little Rock, Arkansas. School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Formally known as Lions World Services for the Blind Mission : “…to empower blind or visually impaired adults in the United States and around the world to achieve sustainable independence .”

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World Services for the Blind (WSB)

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  1. World Services for the Blind (WSB) Little Rock, Arkansas

  2. School for the Blind and Visually Impaired • Formally known as Lions World Services for the Blind • Mission: “…to empower blind or visually impaired adults in the United States and around the world to achieve sustainable independence.” • Blindness and Severe Visual Impairments affect more than 25 mil people 18 y.o. and older About WSB

  3. Typical work day: 8AM - 4:30PM • Interact with Clients • Make Friends • Maintenance work (painting, yardwork, cleaning, etc.) • Meal Preparations • Clerical Work • Outings with Clients **Specific activities may vary depending on the specific needs of the organization at time of arrival.** • Free time during Evenings Your Role

  4. In Little Rock, Arkansas • 657 Miles, 10 hours away. • Leaving UIC: December 15th • Returning to UIC: December 21st • Will be given a couple afternoons off to explore the City • We will be taking a trip to a local grocery store to get food for the week. A kitchen will be provide at the Church. Trip Details

  5. On-site • Dorms by Gender: Men’s Wing and Women’s Wing • Twin beds (2 per room) • 1 Bathroom Per Room • Access to Full Kitchen • Lounges with TV, Vending Machines, Microwaves Housing

  6. Work Clothes • Closed Toes Shoes • Toiletries / Towels • Spending Money • Linens / Pillows / Sheets / Sleeping Bags What to Bring

  7. 2010 2013 Previous ASB Trips

  8. Arkansas State Capitol Visit Little Rock Central High School (Historic School of Little Rock 9) William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park Art along the River & Art Center Big Dam Bridge Free Time!

  9. Have fun!

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