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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=jbbeecham@gmail.com href="mailto:jbbeecham@gmail.com">Jessica Beecham</A>
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<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=jbeecham@cocenter.org
href="mailto:jbeecham@cocenter.org">jbeecham@cocenter.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, April 22, 2014 2:39 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> APPLY NOW 2014 Braille Enrichment for Literacy and
Learning</DIV></DIV>
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<P>Along with our BELL programs in the Denver and Colorado Springs
locations, we would like to host a BELL program in the Fort Collins
and Loveland area.</P>
<P>The dates of the Fort Collins/Loveland program will be from June 16-27,
2014. We are trying to gauge interest to determine
whether there will be enough participants to move forward with this program. If
you are a family member of a blind or visually impaired child, a professional in
the field of blindness, or just somebody that knows of blind or visually
impaired kiddos in the Fort Collins/Loveland area please let us
know.</P>
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<P>BELL is a great opportunity for children that are learning to read
braille, use large print and want an introduction to braille,
need practice with activities of daily living, and want the opportunity to spend
time with other blind and visually impaired peers. BELL is a fantastic
tool for increasing independence, confidence, and a positive attitude about
blindness.</P>
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<P>Do you know a child between the ages of 4 and 12 who is blind, low vision or
is loosing vision?</P>
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<P>Does this child currently read Braille or large print?</P>
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<P>Would he or she benefit from spending time with other blind peers?</P>
<P> </P>
<P>Would he or she benefit from hanging out with positive blind role
models? </P>
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<P>If you answered yes to any of these questions please consider introducing
this child to BELL! </P>
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<P>This year we will have a program in Denver, Colorado Springs, and we are
working to determine if we have enough interest to expand to Ft.
Collins. If you are not in any of these areas but know a blind child
who would benefit from BELL please let us know so that we can consider expanding
to your area next year. </P>
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<P><SPAN><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aBTNcasZPQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aBTNcasZPQ</A></SPAN></P>
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<P><B>BELL: A Summer Braille Camp for Kids</B></P>
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<P>The BELL Program, a project of the NFB Jernigan Institute, is a two week day
camp experience for blind and visually impaired children ages 4-12.
Officially the letters B.E.L.L. stand for "Braille Enrichment for Literacy and
Learning", but for the kids, the letters stand for F.U.N. Both
beginners and more accomplished Braille readers will gain confidence in reading
and writing while engaged in games, crafts and exciting outdoor
activities. There will be two BELL camps this year. The BELL program
in Colorado Springs is being held from July 14 through 25, 2014 on the campus of
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind (CSDB). The second BELL camp will
be held in Westminster area from July 21 through August 1, 2014 at the Rocky
Mountain MS Center, which is located at 8845 Wagner Street. </P>
<P> Please visit our website to apply for BELL <A
href="https://nfbtx.org/bell-registration"><SPAN>https://nfbtx.org/bell-registration</SPAN></A></P>
<P>The programs will run Monday through Friday. The programs will be led
by certified Braille teachers as well as others who love Braille and use it
every day. There is no cost to attend, but families will be encouraged to
volunteer at least one day during the programs. Cash donations will
also be appreciated. Transportation to and from the camps will be the
family's responsibility. Space is limited, so call soon to request an
application. For more information contact program coordinator Diane
McGeorge, at 303-321-4268.or e-mail <A
href="mailto:rmcgeorge@comcast.net"><SPAN>rmcgeorge@comcast.net</SPAN></A>. You
can also contact Michelle Chacon at <A
href="mailto:mchacon@adams50.org"><SPAN>mchacon@adams50.org</SPAN></A> or
phone 303-456-9000.</P></DIV></BODY></HTML>