Events in August–October 2021
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NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021
Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.
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NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition NFB BELL® Academy In-Home Edition
All day
August 9, 2021 – August 20, 2021Attend 2021 NFB BELL® Academy In-Home EditionEnhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering three virtual programs of the NFB BELL Academy this summer to prepare blind and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Receive Braille and other fun materials for lessonsConnect with experienced teachersBuild relationships with other blind students and mentors.
Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models and more by applying for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 – June 7-18, 2021
- Session 2 – July 19-30, 2021
- Session 3 – August 9-20, 2021
Link to the NFB BELL website
where you can find more information and links to apply in both English and Spanish.Virtual -
Learning Box for August 29 Learning Box for August 29
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August 29, 2021GIVE ME A PIECE OF THE PIE!
A Learning Box Activity
- Date:
- August 29, 2021
- Time:
- 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
- Where:
- Zoom
Can learning fractions actually be fun? Of course it can –and pizza can help!
We invite blind/low vision school-age kids to learn about fractions by making pretend pizzas. We will send all participants the materials that are required for this activity.
Real pizzas not provided. (sad face)
Please register your student by August 20, 2021 to allow time to send Learning Box materials to you. You will receive Zoom information via email a few days before the activity.
Go to the Registration Page
There is no cost for this Learning Box activity. However, if you would like to help defray the costs of Learning Box materials, please visit our donation page.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to Michelle Chacon at blindedcolo@gmail.com.
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3, 2, 1! BLAST OFF! 3, 2, 1! BLAST OFF!
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October 16, 20213, 2, 1! BLAST OFF!
Join us in-person for a combined Learning Box and FAST rocket-building activity!
The National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, the Colorado Center for the Blind, and the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults are pleased to sponsor a rocket-building activity this month! K-12 students who are blind/low vision are invited to learn about Building and launching rockets made from 2-liter soda bottles while focusing on physics concepts. We will begin the activity with a scavenger hunt to find all the materials we will need for the fun experiment. Rockets will be decorated and prepared for take-off. We know, the weather can be unpredictable this time of year, so keep your fingers crossed for good launch conditions!
Light snacks will be provided. Please register your student by October 12, 2021.
3, 2, 1 – – Register for Rocket Building & Launching!
This program is provided free of charge to students and families. Donations are greatly appreciated, however, and can be made at coloradogives.org/grow-our-blind-youth
For questions or more information, please contact Michelle Chacon at blindedcolo@gmail.com or Anahit LaBarre alabarre@cocenter.org.
Colorado Center for the Blind2233 W. Shepperd Ave.Littleton, CO 80120303-778-1130