[Nfbsatx] Fwd: 2011 NFB LAW Program

[Jose Martinez]

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From: "Kobelinski, Melissa" <MKobelinski at nfb.org>
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:14:54 -0500
Subject: 2011 NFB LAW Program
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The National Federation of the Blind Announces the 2011 NFB Leadership
and Advocacy in Washington, D.C., (LAW) Program



Engaging the Voice of America's Blind Youth



April 8-12, 2011



This four-day experience will provide blind and low-vision students in
grades six to nine, or ages twelve to sixteen, with a unique opportunity
to explore the inner workings of our country's government, its history,
and its culture, while staying at the headquarters for the National
Federation of the Blind in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to learning
about grassroots legislation efforts, how resolutions are passed, and
how blindness legislation is created, participants will become familiar
with advocacy work for blind individuals and available resources for
blind students and adults. Highlights of the program include: visits to
historical sites in Washington, D.C., meetings with influential
government leaders, presentations by prominent leaders from the largest
blindness advocacy group in the country, a tour of the National
Federation of the Blind national headquarters, and opportunities to
interact with technology from the International Braille and Technology
Center, the largest lab of Braille and speech products for the blind.



Twenty-four students will be accepted for the LAW program. All accepted
students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, teacher, or
blind/low-vision mentor from their home state. There will be a $250 fee
per student/chaperone pair. Transportation, room, and board will be
provided for students and chaperones.



Apply now by going to www.nfb.org/LAWProgram. Applications are due by
February 1, 2011. For more information, contact Treva Olivero, Education
Program Specialist, at (410) 659-9314, extension 2295, or by e-mail at
teolivero at nfb.org.