National Federation of the Blind of Oregon

NFB BELL® Academy

The NFB BELL® Academy—which stands for National Federation of the Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning®—is a nationwide (United States and Puerto Rico) summer program that prepares blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people who live the lives they want.

We are looking for volunteers to support this year's NFB-BELL Academy, which will be held from July 30th (when the kids will arrive) through August 4. The NFB-BELL Academy will be a residential program held at the Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver Washington. We would also like volunteers working with children to undergo a background check and attend a training on April 28 through April 29. Note that on July 30, we will be spending the morning setting up before the children arrive. If you are interested, please register here.

Any questions send Justin Harford an email.

Membership and Informational Sessions

NFB of Oregon is planning a series of membership and informational sessions throughout Oregon in the next several months. Locations, dates and times will be announced. Each session is planned for two hours. Topics will include our national and state organizations, chapters and divisions, NFB-NEWSLINE® demonstration and legislative matters. Refreshments are planned. There will be no charge but registration will be required. Planning is still underway, more information to come.

NFB of Oregon is assisting its chapters and divisions with the collection of membership dues for 2022. Those wishing to pay membership dues and/or donate to a local chapter or division can do so here by credit or debit card. We will also gladly accept dues for membership at large and donations to NFB of Oregon.