[Nfbofsc] SC Bell Academy Info, please pass along

[Jennifer Bazer]

Hello NFB of SC Family!


 


Please pass along info about the SC Bell program for 2018.


 


We will be looking for volunteers, especially, those who read and write
Braille well, as well as, other volunteers.


 


Please contact me if you wish to volunteer your time to influence young
children in SC at 803-960-9977 or jhipp25 at sc.rr.com
<mailto:jhipp25 at sc.rr.com> 


 


Thank you for considering how you can make Bell SC the best it can be!


NFB BELL Academy
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning


The NFB Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy prepares
blind and low vision children, ages four through twelve, to grow into
confident and independent blind people who will live the lives they want.
The program provides Braille and non-visual skills instruction through fun,
hands-on learning in a day program or residential setting. In addition to
Braille crafts, games, and other engaging projects, children learn vital
independent living skills, interact with blind adults who serve as mentors,
and enjoy field trips to sites related to the NFB BELL Academy curriculum.
Through these activities and interactions, the children learn that blindness
or low vision does not define them or their future. 

*         Details about the NFB BELL Academy
<https://nfb.org/bell-academy##2> 

*         Participating States <https://nfb.org/bell-academy#Participating
States> 

*         Apply Now <https://nfb.org/bell-academy#apply_now> 

*         Parent Testimonials <https://nfb.org/bell-academy#Testimonials
from Parents> 

*         NFB BELL Academy Contact Information
<https://nfb.org/bell-academy##6> 

*         Past NFB BELL programs <https://nfb.org/bell-academy##7> 

*         NFB BELL in the Media <https://nfb.org/bell-academy##8> 


Details of the Academy


NFB BELL Academy provides children ages 4-12 with intense Braille
instruction through fun, hands-on learning activities. NFB BELL Academy
targets blind and low-vision children who do not receive enough Braille and
nonvisual skill instruction in school or who could benefit from Braille
enrichment over the summer. NFB BELL Academy typically runs Monday through
Friday for six hours each day for two weeks. In addition to Braille crafts,
games, and other engaging projects, children learn vital independent living
skills, benefit from peer learning and mentoring from blind adults, and
enjoy field trips to sites related to the NFB BELL Academy curriculum.


Apply Now


Our NFB BELL Academy student application is available in English and in
Spanish. To apply please visit
https://nfb.org/bell-student-application-form. A current list of
participating states is below. If you do not see a particular site listed
please check back soon as more will be added.

 

 

SC Bell Academy Link:

 

https://nfb.org/bell-academy-faqs-affiliate/sc

 

When: July 23-August 3 9:00 until 4:00

Where: 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205

 

Contact Jennifer Bazer, Bell Coordinator, at 803-960-9977 or
jhipp25 at sc.rr.com <mailto:jhipp25 at sc.rr.com>  with any questions.

 

 

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