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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>From the desk of NFBP President Lynn Heitz.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Requested for distribution by Emily Gindlesperger, President, Pennsylvania POBC.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Greetings to all!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania is proud to announce and highlight the BELL Academy programs for 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Please review the material found below my signature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Your continued support assists to raise expectations to transform dreams into reality!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>BELL ROCKS!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK38"></a><a name="OLE_LINK37"><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script"'>Brian A. Mackey<br></span></b></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Brian A. Mackey, Webmaster<br>National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<br>609-680-8488<br></span>Email: <a href="mailto:bmackey88@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>bmackey88@gmail.com</span></a> <span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span>Website: <a href="http://www.nfbp.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbp.org</span></a> <span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><i>Facebook: </i></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindpa"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>https://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindpa</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br>Live the life you want.<br></span></i><br>The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>*** </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Dear Parents, Teachers and Friends of Blind and Vision Impaired Children:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania (NFBP) is sponsoring its BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning) Academyprograms for 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The programs will be held at the following locations:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Location 1 – Philadelphia:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Where:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped <br>1500 Spring Garden Street, Suite 230 <br>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>When:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>June 17 through 28, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Time:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>8:30 AM to 2:30 PM (Monday through Friday) <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Cost:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>The registration fee is $50 per week up until June 1. Then the fee will be $75 per week. We encourage all parents/guardians to speak with the participant’s school district to assist in covering registration costs and transportation through the district’s ESY program. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Lunch:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Children must bring their own lunch <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Transportation:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. However, please contact the coordinator to discuss transportation options. We are always here to help. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></h2><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Location 2 – Pittsburgh:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Where:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Carnegie Library for the Blind <br>4724 Baum Blvd. <br>Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>When:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>June 17 through 28, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Time:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday) <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Cost:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>The registration fee is $50 per week up until June 1. Then the fee will be $75 per week. We encourage all parents/guardians to speak with the participant’s school district to assist in covering registration costs and transportation through the district’s ESY program. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Lunch:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Children must bring their own lunch <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Transportation:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. However, please contact the coordinator to discuss transportation options. We are always here to help. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></h2><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Location 3 – Harrisburg:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Where:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>TBD <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>When:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>August 5 through 9, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Time:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday through Friday) <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Cost:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>The registration fee is $50 per week up until June 1. Then the fee will be $75 per week. We encourage all parents/guardians to speak with the participant’s school district to assist in covering registration costs and transportation through the district’s ESY program. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Lunch:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Children must bring their own lunch <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Transportation:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EEEEE8 1.0pt;padding:4.5pt 0in 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:30.0pt;line-height:200%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. However, please contact the coordinator to discuss transportation options. We are always here to help. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>This years' theme is "Placing Hands on the Future"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The BELL Academy provides children with the opportunity to learn some Braille and nonvisual concentrated instruction. This learning takes place through participation in fun, hands-on activities, including activities of daily living (ADL) skills, field trips, self-advocacy through "solve it problems", science experiments, mobility walks, as well as numerous literacy activities (story time, practicing reading and writing in Braille, use of Braille Writers). Woven into the program is the NFB philosophy professing that blind children can do anything sighted children can do through the use of alternative techniques. This year we will provide the children the chance to imagine, create, and touch their future and dreams; by not only raising expectations through Braille instruction, but by nurturing their development of tactile arts and graphics.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Application Steps:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Please note that the application process for NFB BELL Academy contains several steps:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> Fill out the <a href="https://archive.nfb.org/bell-student-application-form">NFB BELL Application Form</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>After you submit the application, you will receive a confirmation email. That confirmation email will direct you to fill out the <a href="https://archive.nfb.org/bell-permission-and-release-forms">Permission and Release Forms</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>After you complete the permission and release forms, you will receive another confirmation email. This second confirmation email will contain your answers to the permission and release forms. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Print out this second confirmation email, and sign and date it at the bottom of the last page. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Send the signed confirmation email to the BELL Academy state coordinator listed on the email. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBP BELL Academy Song</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>At the 2017 NFBP BELL Academy, the staff and students created a <a href="http://nfbp.org/wp-content/uploads/BellAcademySong2017.mov">song about BELL</a>. We hope you enjoy listening to it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Code of Conduct</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>The <a href="https://www.nfb.org/code-conduct">National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct</a> will apply to our gatherings during the BELL Academy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>BELL Academy Sponsorship Request for 2019</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><h3 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You Can Help Sponsor This Summer’s BELL Academy<br>From Ice Cream to T-Shirts, Braille Paper to Pizza</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Please consider the opportunity to help sponsor some part of the Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy this summer. The dates and locations for the 2019 BELL Academy programs are June 17 to 28 in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and August 5 to 9 in Harrisburg.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>The BELL Academy is a one to two week program for vision impaired and blind children ages 4 through 12, many of whom have had minimal exposure to braille. The program presents opportunities to enhance braille and blindness skills. Instruction in activities of daily living furthers the children’s independence and self-sufficiency. Blind mentors and volunteers provide excellent role models, keeping expectations high and proving that blindness is not the characteristic that defines one’s future. All BELL Academy children receive a free white cane and a free slate and stylus from the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Please review and consider the following list of sponsorships. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$200 Tee shirts for all participants<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$200 Supplies for arts and crafts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$150 Christmas in July party with Santa<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$100 Louis Braille birthday party<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$100 Various games: Twister, Bingo, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$30 Mid-week pizza party<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$30 Braille paper<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$20 Dark lined paper<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$15 20/20 pens<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$10 Snacks per day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>$5 Water for each day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sponsorship for Tactile Graphic Products</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Competence in understanding and using tactile/raised-line illustrations is critical for blind children both for academic and expressive needs. Thanks to the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, each BELL Academy program will receive an InTact Sketch Pad electric eraser and all of the students will receive inTACT Sketchpads. The following four items promote this important but often less-recognized subject area.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>4 or more Sensational Graphics Blackboards at $49.95. Here’s a short video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxHt_QYMg8E">www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxHt_QYMg8E</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>3D Doodler Pens, $100 each with “ink” strands. More packs of “ink strands” cost $12.00 for a 25-pack.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Additional InTact Sketch Pad electric erasers, $150 each<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Extra InTact Sketch Pad paper: 100 sheets for $24.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Note:</span></u></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'> We have received several sponsorships prior to this posting, and we thank those that have made the donation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Once again, thanks for your interest and support to drive the BELL Academy vehicle along the road to literacy and learning for blind children. Together, with love, hope and determination, we transform dreams into reality.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Please make checks payable to NFBP and mail to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>Lynn Heitz, President<br>1500 Walnut Street, Suite 200<br>Philadelphia, PA 19102<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>In the memo, please write “BELL.” Any sponsorship in any amount will be appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Additional Information</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:19.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#A5A5A3'>To learn more about the NFB of Pennsylvania BELL Academy programs, please read the affiliate-specific Frequently Asked Questions brochure for Pennsylvania at <a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy/new-jersey">https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy/pennsylvania</a>. For more information, please contact Michelle McManus, our state BELL coordinator, at <a href="mailto:pabell@nfbp.org">pabell@nfbp.org</a> or 814-769-3191.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>