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NDVS/SB Teen Week & Goalball Event in Aberdeen, South Dakota
When: March 22-27, 2026 - STP and March 27-28 - ND/SD Goalball Tournament in Aberdeen, SD
Starting Time: Sunday, March 22
Arrive between 4:30-5:30pm at NDVS/SB in Grand Forks
Ending Time: Saturday, March 28
Registration Deadline: March 9
If you would like to partake in just our goalball tournament on March 27-28, or just our STP program, that is an option. Please contact Cindy Williams to let her know.
During our educational program, students will partake in instruction and events incorporating the Expanded Core Curriculum with a focus on goalball and independent living skills. Students will also partake in career exploration experiences. Goalball is a team sport that was created in 1946 for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. For more information on goalball, visit https://www.usaba.org/sports/goalball/. A focus this week will be on Recreation and Leisure by partaking in our Goalball tournament with SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Aberdeen, SD. Space is limited!
10th, 11th & 12th Graders – Join us for the opportunity to take part in our Independent Living Program which includes living in an apartment setting and experiencing daily living on your own! (Guidance of skilled staff)
School Assignments:
There will be limited time allotted to work on school assignments. We ask that only the necessary homework be sent. Instruction on the ECC will be our focus!
What to Bring:
Business casual clothing for job sites; clothing to play goalball in; outdoor clothing/gear including hat, gloves and boots (for outdoor activities); personal items including PJ’s, robe, toiletries; modest swimwear; $10 -$20 spending money; any over the counter medicines you may need such as Tylenol, cough syrup, and prescription medications.
Registration Forms:
(IMPORTANT: scroll down and click “Continue” to begin filling out form; they are also downloadable). You will receive an email copy of the forms automatically once you complete filling out the form, and one will be sent to me as well. (Note: if forms have already been submitted this school year, they do NOT need to be submitted again. Please send an email stating request to attend.) Forms are valid for one year. Fall is typically the time the new forms are filled out.
Authorization for Release of Information (LOCAL SCHOOL INFORMATION goes on the left side of the mutual exchange portion.)
Registration may also be completed through your Vision/Outreach Teacher. If you would like to receive a paper copy, contact Cindy Williams and one will be mailed out.
Confirmations will be emailed out with further information after registration deadline.
Please contact us with any questions! We look forward to you joining us!
Cindy Williams, Coordinator of Student Programs, ckwillia@nd.gov