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<font size=2><a name="OLE_LINK2"></a>Don't forget to apply for the
</font>third biennial NFB Youth Slam. There’s sure to be something
for everyone. We guarantee this summer program will be like no
other you've<a name="OLE_LINK2"></a> ever been to before! One
hundred and fifty blind and low vision students from all across the
country will be selected to attend this five-day adventure, to be held in
Baltimore, Maryland, at Towson University July 17-23,2011.
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While staying on a college campus, students will be mentored by blind
role models during fun and challenging activities designed to build
confidence and increase science literacy. Participants will also
have the opportunity to attend workshops on topics such as leadership,
career preparation, and blindness. In addition, students and
mentors will take part in a variety of social events throughout the
week. Come to the NFB Youth Slam and meet other blind and low
vision students from all over the United States!<br><br>
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Interested students who will be age fourteen at the time of the program,
and are starting high school (ninth grade) in the fall of 2011 or are
currently in high school (including those graduating in the spring of
2011) should complete an application online at
<a href="http://www.blindscience.org">www.blindscience.org</a> before
March 1, 2011. Students need not have a strong interest in science,
technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in order to participate, enjoy,
and benefit from this extraordinary experience. Adult volunteers are also
needed for this program, and Volunteer applications can also be found at
the site. <br><br>
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If you have any questions about the NFB Youth Slam, please visit the Web
site or contact Mary Jo Hartle, Director of Education, NFB Jernigan
Institute,<br><br>
(410) 659-9314, extension 2407, or e-mail
<a href="mailto:YouthSlam@nfb.org">YouthSlam@nfb.org</a>.<br><br>
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<font size=2>Keep up on the latest with the NFB Youth Slam at our blog on
<a href="http://www.blindscience.org">www.blindscience.org</a> or follow
NFBScience on Twitter. <br><br>
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<font face="Georgia" size=2><b>Mary <i>Jo T. Hartle<br><br>
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<font face="Georgia" size=2>Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC<br><br>
Director of Education <br>
Jernigan Institute <br>
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND <br>
200 East Wells Street <br>
Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:mhartle@nfb.org">mhartle@nfb.org</a> <br>
</font>Fax: (410) 659-5129<br>
Visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</a> <br>
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