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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText> Apply for the 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Enhance Braille and nonvisual skills with us.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students for the following dates:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>•Session 1 - June 7-18, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>•Session 2 - July 19-30, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>•Session 3 - August 9-20, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessons. Connect with experienced teachers. Build relationships with other blind students and mentors.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>About NFB BELL<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>NFB BELL Academy, an annual summer program, is appropriate for blind and low-vision children, ages 4-12, who:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>•Do not receive enough Braille and nonvisual skills instruction in school •Could benefit from more Braille exposure over the summer •Would enjoy connecting with blind role models<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>While the program is typically in person across the country, we are excited to offer it virtually in 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Apply Today<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Limited space is available. Learn more and apply now at <a href="http://www.nfb.org/bellX">xls</a><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>