NFB BELL Program: Syracuse, NY

Here is what parents had to say about the 2014 NFB BELL Program in New York State (Syracuse, NY): https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-XJW2MQVL/

 

Here are pictures from the 2014 NFB BELL Program NYS, Syracuse: email web site creator (pics removed in 2017)

 

Click here for a press release about the 2014 NFB BELL Program, Syracuse.

 

What Is the NFB BELL Program?

The National Federation of the Blind BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning) program is a two week, nonresidential program designed to provide intensive Braille instruction to blind and low vision children ages 4-12 during the summer months.  The program serves all blind students but is meant to benefit students who may not be receiving enough Braille instruction during the school year and who could improve in skills through increased summer instruction.  Activities are engaging and hands on, and promote positive attitudes about blindness.  The program is modeled after the successful 2008 BELL program led by the NFB of Maryland.  This is the first time New York State will host a program, and we look forward to a great first year and expansion to multiple sites in 2015!  For more information, visit www.nfb.org/bell-program

 

Questions about the NY NFB BELL Program?

Click here for a Q & A about the NFB BELL Program in NY State. 

 

Highlights of the NY NFB BELL Program:

• It's free! 

• Transportation is provided for those who need it or reimbursed for families who choose to transport their child. 

• We have exciting and informative guest speakers leading parent workshops scheduled during the time students are learning to support families who transport their child to/from the program. 

• Blind adult role models part of and visiting the program will speak to students and parents daily during lunch to discuss their career and how Braille and nonvisual techniques contribute to their career and daily living success. 

• Children receive gift bags at the conclusion of the program and earn free Braille books through our daily reading program.

 

Transportation

Parents have the option to either transport their child/children to the program for gas and mileage reimbursement at the conclusion of the program OR sign up their child/children for transportation in one of two of our 15 passenger vans to and from home or to and from a pickup/dropoff site designated in agreement with parent (in such case parent will be reimbursed gas/mileage).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Site Details

The 2014 NFB BELL Program of NYS will be held at Reynolds Elementary School thanks to the gracious support of principals, Special Education Directors, Assistant Superintendents, and the Superintendent of Baldwinsville Central School District.  Reynolds Elementary School is a beautiful site that provides great amenities for both classroom learning and recreational activity.

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