[Ohio-talk] FW: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] NFB BELL Program for 2009

[Barbara Pierce]

I thought someone might be interested in this announcement.
Barbara 

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Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] NFB BELL Program for 2009


Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Nonvisual Learning

2009 NFB BELL Summer Program



The NFB Jernigan Institute is pleased to announce the Braille Enrichment for
Literacy and Nonvisual Learning (BELL) program in the summer of 2009.  The
BELL program is designed to serve as a demonstration program to help provide
intensive Braille instruction to low vision children during the summer
months.  This pilot program will be modeled after the successful 2007 BELL
Program led by the NFB of Maryland state affiliate. The NFB Jernigan
Institute plans to expand this program into two additional states during the
summer of 2009.



Selected states will host the Institute's BELL Core team during the two
weeks of their program. BELL Core Team members will facilitate a variety of
fun, hands-on lessons ranging from group activities to one-on-one
instruction to help teach Braille to low vision students ages four to
twelve. The program will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. Please visit
<http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Bell_Program_2009.asp>www.nfb.org/nfb/Bell_Program_2
009.asp
to learn more about this exciting program.



Interested in being part of the BELL Core Team?



Members of this team will be responsible for creating and implementing the
curriculum and various activities for the three BELL program sites.  These
individuals will work closely with staff members from the NFB Jernigan
Institute and the state coordinators from selected states to design lesson
plans and projects for the program.  Selected team members will be hired as
contractual summer staff for the NFB Jernigan Institute beginning in June
through the middle of August 2009.  Team members will also participate in
the NFB Youth Slam.



Qualifications



We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who are
passionate about encouraging the next generation of blind children and eager
to promote Braille literacy.  Teachers of the Blind/Low Vision and those
with experience teaching Braille to children are highly encouraged to apply.
However, members do not have to be certified teachers to be effective
participants in the NFB BELL program, but they should have experience
working with young children.



Benefits



All aspects of the program, including transportation, room, and board will
be provided by the NFB at no expense to selected team members.  Team members
will also receive a $3,500 stipend as payment for the summer.  This program
is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals to assist blind children and
help to promote our efforts for Braille literacy.



How to Apply

Please visit the Web site to obtain an application.  Applications are due by
February 1, 2009.



For all other questions about the NFB BELL Program, please contact:

Mary Jo Thorpe, Education Programs Specialist, National Federation of the
Blind

(410) 659-9314, ext. 2407, or by e-mail at 
<mailto:mthorpe at nfb.org>mthorpe at nfb.org.







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