[NFBV-Announce] Summer opportunity for children 5 - 13 BELL Academy

Wed Apr 15 19:07:54 UTC 2026

From: Dr. Conchita Hernández Legorreta, BELL Program Coordinator 

A Summer of Empowerment for Blind and Low-Vision Children! 

This summer, give your child the chance to grow, connect, and learn in a
vibrant, supportive environment at the NFB BELL Academy! Hosted in
Arlington, Virginia from June 22-26, this fun, enriching program is designed
for children ages 513 who are blind or have low vision.

 Why should your child attend?

  Boost Non-Visual Skills & Braille Mastery  The NFB BELL Academy offers
hands-on activities and engaging lessons that help children build confidence
in everyday life skills, including learning Braille in a fun, interactive
setting.

Make New Friends & Build a Community  Your child will meet other blind and
low-vision kids, forming lasting friendships and learning that they are part
of a supportive, encouraging community.

Exciting Games, Crafts & Field Trips  Imagine a week filled with accessible
activities, creative crafts, and exciting field trips! Each experience is
designed with your child's unique needs in mind.

Inspiring Role Models  Throughout the week, children will meet and learn
from blind role models who will show them that anything is possible,
fostering independence and self-confidence.

Event Details:

*         When: June 22-26, 2026

*         Where: St. George's Episcopal Church. 915 N. Oakland Street.
Arlington, VA 22203

*         Schedule: Daily sessions from 8:00 a.m.  4:00 p.m. M-F 

*         Meals: Lunch and snacks provided  no fee to register!

*         Transportation: While field trip transportation is provided,
please plan for transportation to and from camp each day. Some families
choose to share transportation and accommodation, so please reach out if you
have concerns or want to be connected.

Dont miss this opportunity to empower your child for the future!

Register by June 1st, 2025  Don't delay as space is limited.

Sign up now at:
 <http://www.nfb.org/bell> www.nfb.org/bell

Have questions? Reach out to Conchita Hernandez, Virginia Coordinator, at
hernandezlegorreta at gmail.com <mailto:hernandezlegorreta at gmail.com>  or
call/text 530-908-3547

 Lets make this summer unforgettable for your child! 

NFB BELL Academy  Helping blind and low-vision children live the lives they
want. 

Dr. Conchita Hernández Legorreta 

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com or membership at nfbv.org
<mailto:membership at nfbv.org>  

tel:(757)291-1789

Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia

Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia

Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia

www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org/> 

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