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<h1><b>Students. Parents. Teachers. There’s Something for
Everyone!</b></h1><br>
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The National Federation of the Blind believes in every blind person’s
capacity to live the life they want. Our extensive education programs
present blind students with new ideas, expose teachers and families to
our positive philosophy on blindness, and encourage blind youth to dream
big. Here is a glimpse of upcoming programs for students, parents, and
teachers.<br>
<h2><b>Spring/Summer 2024: NFB STEM2U</b></h2><br>
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Did you know a spectroscopist (“spek-TRAH-ska-pist") uses the James
Webb Telescope to study our universe? They can study things far away like
stars, galaxies, and nebulas. This year at NFB STEM2Uin fifteen
locations around the countrywe will become spectroscopists. We’ll build
models of “the Webb”, learn about the Earth’s atmosphere, discover why
the Webb was sent to space, and explore how it studies space. We invite
blind and low-vision students to
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learn more andregister</a>.<br>
<h2><b>Summer 2024: NFB BELL® Academy</b></h2><br>
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The NFB Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (NFB BELL®) Academy
provides blind and low-vision children with Braille and nonvisual skills
instruction through engaging activities. There is no virtual option this
yearstudents will participate in day programs or residential settings
around the country.
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Learn more about the NFB BELL Academy</a>.<br>
<h2><b>May 30-June 2: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Advocacy
Academy</b></h2><br>
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Do you want to learn more about IEPs and become an IEP advocate? At the
NFB IEP Advocacy Academy, you’ll gain an understanding of education law,
learn how to develop a thorough and robust IEP, acquire advocacy
strategies to empower parents to advocate for students and families,
assist in and create the strongest possible IEP’s for blind students, and
learn to train other advocates in their respective state. The deadline to
apply is March 21.
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Learn more and apply</a>.<br>
<h2><b>Teachers of Tomorrow Program</b></h2><br>
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Teachers of Tomorrow is an immersive professional development program
connecting teachers of blind and low-vision students with the lived
experiences of blind people. We equip participants with knowledge about
the skills and attitudes that help blind students thrive academically and
beyond. Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort are opening soon!
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Learn more here</a>.<br>
<h2><b>Early Childhood Programs</b></h2><br>
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Our early childhood programs provide young blind children and their
families with support and guidance to master the fundamental skills of
literacy and independent travel.
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Learn more about our early childhood initiatives</a>.<br>
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