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influence on their development.
At the conclusion of that first year, I knew that I wanted to be
involved in this type of instruction in my career and decided that I
would pursue an undergraduate degree in visual impairments with
the hope of getting certified as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired
(TVI). In addition to that decision, I was offered the opportunity to
volunteer as a counselor at Camp Abilities Alaska the following
summer. During camp that summer, I was paired with an athlete
who, again, I saw tremendous improvement from. These
improvements were not only in the sports we did, but I also saw
improvements in his mobility and daily living skills.
I am now in my third year of my degree at Northern Illinois
University and currently serve as the Goalball Specialist at Camp
Abilities Alaska. Each year, I am amazed by the skill of the kids we
work with as well as their determination to keep improving in
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