[NFBF-Melbourne] FW: Become an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Advocate

Sat Jan 25 18:08:12 UTC 2025

From: National Federation of the Blind <education at nfb.org> 
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 9:01 AM
To: Joyce Taylor <dr.joycetaylor56 at gmail.com>
Subject: Become an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Advocate

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IEP Advocacy Academy Applications are Open

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is calling parents of blind or
low-vision children and blind adults who are willing to gain knowledge of
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to assist families with the future
education of blind or low-vision students. 

Parents can easily feel overwhelmed by the IEP process required to establish
special education services for their children. There is a shortage of
knowledgeable IEP advocates across the nation. To address this the National
Federation of the Blind, with support from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind,
and the Professional Development Research and Institute on Blindness
(PDRIB), is offering an IEP Advocacy Academy. 

Participants will: 

*	Learn to serve as volunteer advocates in preparation for and/or
attendance at IEP meetings for blind or low-vision students. 
*	Acquire advocacy strategies to empower parents to advocate for
students and families.
*	Learn how to train other advocates in their perspective state.

The IEP Advocacy Academy will take place in person in Baltimore, Maryland at
the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute from May 29-June 1,
2025. Travel, meals, and overnight accommodations will be provided for
selected applicants.

Apply Today!

Apply now for the Individualized Education Plan Advocacy Academy
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37273&qid=10913089> . Applications
are due February 28, 2025.

About National Federation of the Blind Education Initiatives

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines the future of blind and low-vision youth.
Through our extensive education programs, we present blind children with new
ideas, expose teachers and families to our positive philosophy on blindness,
and encourage blind youth to reach their full potential. For more
information about our education programs, please contact us at
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or 410-659-9314, extension 2418. 

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