<div>Greetings all,</div><div><br></div><div dir="auto">Do you know a blind or visually impaired child between the ages of 4 and 12? Could they use additional Braille services during the summer?</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">If you answered yes please share an invitation to be part of the NFB BELL Academy 2021 In-Hone Edition this summer, see details below.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div><div class="gmail_quote">
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<h1><span style="font-size:24pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Attend 2021 NFB BELL<sup>®</sup> Academy In-Home Edition: Applications Now Open!</span></span></h1>
<h2><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Enhance Braille and nonvisual skills with us</span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students for the following dates:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Session 1 - June 7-18, 2021 </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Session 2 - July 19-30, 2021</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Session 3 - August 9-20, 2021</span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessons. Connect with experienced teachers. Build relationships with other blind students and mentors.</span></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About NFB BELL</span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">NFB BELL Academy, an annual summer program, is appropriate for blind and low-vision children, ages 4-12, who:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Do not receive enough Braille and nonvisual skills instruction in school</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Could benefit from more Braille exposure over the summer</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Would enjoy connecting with blind role models</span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">While the program is typically in person across the country, we are excited to offer it virtually in 2021.</span></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Apply Today</span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Limited space is available. Learn more and apply now!</span></span></p>
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<li><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20039&qid=4910915" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">English application</span></span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20055&qid=4910915" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spanish application</a> </span></span></li>
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