[NFBSATX] Fwd: Upcoming Education Events at the National Federation of the Blind

Wed Mar 6 20:14:49 UTC 2024

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From: David Andrews via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:52:04 -0600
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: Upcoming Education Events at the
National Federation of the Blind
To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org


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>Students. Parents. Teachers. There’s Something for Everyone!
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>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.
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>Spring/Summer 2024: NFB STEM2U
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>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 STEM2U in fifteen
>locations around the country we 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
><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 and register.
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>Summer 2024: NFB BELL® Academy
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>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 year. students
>will participate in day programs or residential
>settings around the country.
><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.
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>May 30-June 2: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Advocacy Academy
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>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.
><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
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>Teachers of Tomorrow Program
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>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!
><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
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>Early Childhood Programs
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>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.
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