[NFB-NM] FW: Become an Advocate for Blind Students

Mon Feb 24 15:50:47 UTC 2025

I encourage those who wish to help advocate for the education of blind
children to apply. If you know of someone who may wish to apply, please send
them this information. The deadline is Friday.

Thank you for your help in advocating for the next generation!

Tara

Tara Chavez, President

National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

NFBNM.President at gmail.com <mailto:NFBNM.President at gmail.com> 

(505) 328-3349

Live the life you want.

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The National Federation of the Blind 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.

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From: National Federation of the Blind <education at nfb.org> 
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 8:05 AM
To: Tara Chavez <nfbnm.president at gmail.com>
Subject: Become an Advocate for Blind Students

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IEP Advocacy Academy Applications Close Friday   

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is seeking blind adults and
parents of blind or low-vision children who are looking to enhance their
knowledge of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and to assist families
with the future education of blind or low-vision students.  

Parents can easily feel overwhelmed by the IEP process required to establish
special education services for their children. There are simply not enough
knowledgeable IEP advocates. To address the shortage of advocates for blind
and low-vision students across the nation, the National Federation of the
Blind, with support from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind and the Professional
Development Research and Institute on Blindness (PDRIB), is offering an
intensive IEP training opportunity.  

At our IEP Advocacy Academy participants will: 

*	Learn to serve as volunteer advocates in preparation for and/or
attendance at IEP meetings for blind or low-vision students.  
*	Gain an understanding of education law. 
*	Acquire advocacy strategies to empower parents to advocate for
students and families. 

The IEP Advocacy Academy will take place in person in Baltimore, Maryland at
the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, May 29-June 1,
2025. Travel, meals, and overnight accommodations will be provided for
selected applicants. 

Apply Today!

Take advantage of this IEP training opportunity. Applications are due
February 28, 2025. Learn more and apply now!
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About National Federation of the Blind Education Initiatives

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines the future of blind and low-vision youth.
Through our extensive education programs, we present blind children with new
ideas, expose teachers and families to our positive philosophy on blindness,
and encourage blind youth to reach their full potential. For more
information about our education programs, please contact us at
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or 410-659-9314, extension 2418. 

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