YES1 2026
Cost
Free.Who
Students who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision, ages 14 - 16 who are enrolled with DSB.
Date and time
Jul 12, 2026 09:00 AM until Jul 16, 2026 05:00 PMLocation of event
Washington State School for the Blind
Vancouver, WA
Event description
The Youth Employment Solutions 1 (YES 1) program is an 11-day residential summer program focused on work readiness, independent living skills, social skills, and self-advocacy for students ages 14-16.
YES 1 will be held at the Washington State School for the Blind from Sunday, July 12, 2026, through Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Participants must be Blind, Low Vision, or Deaf-Blind; have basic orientation and mobility skills; able to handle basic self-care needs; and a Pre-ETS and VR customer with the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind or the Oregon Commission for the Blind.
Application information
If there are any questions regarding the program or application process, please reach out to Corey Grandstaff, Washington State School for the Blind, Associate Director of Transition and Residential Programs.
Application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2026. This application includes a section the student should fill out directly at the end. Once submitted, families will be contacted to collect additional information.