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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Andrews via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:52 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: Upcoming Education Events at the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td width=510 style='width:382.5pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr><tr><td width=510 style='width:382.5pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Students. Parents. Teachers. There’s Something for Everyone!<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>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.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Spring/Summer 2024: NFB STEM2U<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>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 <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5GiNMBpikuUaCZtPVnXjHY-2FBkOi4bFuVgG49IKBibwGajg-3DsziT_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtg-2FHqLVEB5w-2B6nh1hh2DMjGW6aKz-2FwOGHe1SXYlS5OVduPRFQ4EoYcLbYmcOVy42BwaGofahVpEu4HlbfxAdsZ5RW-2B0hhX63syNY7syO4pBsQKqyWXK57hs-2BFZdL-2FqT9cdHfcdZcpVMdm0ekBlFfTB5ACAu8T3YV-2Bb39f8z-2F2GWlG4hMREDqJDadclAGGJJqCY-3D">learn more andregister</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Summer 2024: NFB BELL® Academy<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>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. <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5GiClg6y1h60XQWOjE3pFLdzgqbjiC-2BNAU1IXkt-2B8OIuFc-3DRw3N_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtg-2FHqLVEB5w-2B6nh1hh2DMjGW6aKz-2FwOGHe1SXYlS5OVdpS8OccgN-2Fynu5ktAPracmduyM1uOYF5MeaYShFEPAiBsE64I-2B7beCa7gg6wReSgkozQ1TWihJ6BL1q5alRbNYG-2BQzR-2FCPSAKpo4xnIxDuOsk38Oxf8qlwJdsRQOLKxSwuPpZdmn6jxhTOkTAF0BJg8-3D">Learn more about the NFB BELL Academy</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>May 30-June 2: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Advocacy Academy<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>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. <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5GiNJQKn8f9WBxUZcmJ7o1UcDt1aZV4ffu-2BgAuFLwmcf5M-3Dk5UX_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtg-2FHqLVEB5w-2B6nh1hh2DMjGW6aKz-2FwOGHe1SXYlS5OVduBXmZ-2FImRwXsmm3LcNP5fpYoym-2BxzVavkBeW-2BuCZBxuLX1QrKAVntrZqjCWiHbp8uXfIIgCj-2FuqjJCLRovwGivQ6m-2FFvkNKoIWYxfr-2FaH2KDGBZV-2F1P71uOvv7Yh0WGxmottUnnKBPstaEk-2F4-2FbeOA-3D">Learn more and apply</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Teachers of Tomorrow Program<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>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! <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5Gi16rKV8CfkqqpqphQG-2BsPsMpDyZv4ar8Ewl2iu5guatE-3DePvG_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtg-2FHqLVEB5w-2B6nh1hh2DMjGW6aKz-2FwOGHe1SXYlS5OVdjpGVb8hdokohPvRIl9dSG370iEfsO6vE1aQBwpBODWaHXsr0FsJ7R-2B5yPTvF1PIwT5CSSutn0-2FbBKqBj6zQZ7lLdHOKIOCXi71uC-2BJ1RQpKoEMeKqCd8cktVUB0QhNoMZIRoF3IZ2z-2B-2BpXqlCqgkaQ-3D">Learn more here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Early Childhood Programs<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>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. <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5Gi5HydTBkI6dCeIh5cEMWX1GP5ZVK-2FexIdyONJyKw-2Blqs-3DGv1F_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtg-2FHqLVEB5w-2B6nh1hh2DMjGW6aKz-2FwOGHe1SXYlS5OVduGeyie1UVepKdCqwEpeqjpZpmiJqzv0ST9NBP5HyMq6Y6UFJcCwJt48v3OOuOGsP7HSRrbM-2BVxYx0Vc0ILGrXgny6lcXEmRQ-2BrbxyX97yr-2FDQsdwMrclLjTkgmkErCwJincqY6zOFWIl3BzkBu9jSg-3D">Learn more about our early childhood initiatives</a>.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></blockquote><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5GiRJXBY9jC2VzgkWhgMnPBhhVrXAWeTs9JXYN-2Bm6QQp5Q-3DqYxl_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtg-2FHqLVEB5w-2B6nh1hh2DMjGW6aKz-2FwOGHe1SXYlS5OVdsbFLIYqyhTAlfAKocUZkzw3x369VBjFc8plSVXyyAxIkw2Zvp3v8uco4DUG0hFWskkJpx1XTqX4ZwllAtNAtFUGYeY1n8ZwcYXjv5HU4-2FyCUv4YASdqCNwXwJm6BP-2BnpioKf8DRK7JldGAKFx4nKZM-3D"><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.5208in;height:.3645in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:~WRD0004.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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