NFB BELL® Academy of Oregon

Attend the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) BELL® (Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning) Academy, a transformative learning experience for blind and low-vision youth. Through engaging activities and hands-on learning, participants will deepen their Braille literacy and learn nonvisual skills to build confidence and independence.

Activities Include:

-- Interactive Braille lessons that celebrate two-hundred years of tactile literacy.
-- Inspiring stories of blind inventors and change-makers.
-- Learn about the enduring legacy of Louis Braille.

The NFB of Oregon and Washington will co-host a residential NFB BELL® Academy at the Washington State School for the Blind from June 22–28, 2025. Registration is $85 (scholarships available) and includes all meals. Transportation is not included. Register by June 1. Contact Kristina Colcock at 206-854-3025 or kris@colcock.com for details.
 

For more information and to register for the NFB BELL® Academy, visit nfb.org/bell.

 

NFB of Oregon STEM2U

Join the NFB of Oregon for a transformative day of discovery designed for blind youth, June 7, 2025 at the Oregon Commission for the Blind in Portland. The program will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch is provided. This year, we’re diving into the exciting world of the scientific method! Participate in hands-on, accessible experiments where you’ll use observation, prediction, and testing to tackle real-world problems. Exciting experiments exploring physics, technology, chemistry, and engineering await!

is opportunity offers your child:
• Blind role models
• Accessible experiments
• Hands-on nonvisual skills instruction

This program is free to all registered blind and low-vision youth (K-12). Learn
more and apply at nfb.org/stem2u.

Thanks to a generous donation from General Motors (GM), blind students across the country will gain foundational
nonvisual tools and techniques to pursue further education and careers in STEM.

Contact Justin Harford at blindstein@gmail.com or Garry Relton at grelton@verizon.net for more information.