BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning) Academy

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Enhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ) is sponsoring its seventh BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning) Academy.

Where: Raritan Bay YMCA
357 New Brunswick Ave.
Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861
When: July 18 through July 29, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday through Friday)
Cost: Free for blind and visually impaired children ages 4 to 12
Lunch: Children must bring their own lunch
Transportation: Must be provided; carpooling is encouraged.

Enhance your Braille and nonvisual skills with us!

The NFB BELL Academy helps blind and low-vision children, ages four through twelve, develop the literacy skills that will empower them to achieve their academic goals and live the lives they want. We provide opportunities for students to imagine, create, and touch their future and dreams; by not only raising expectations through Braille instruction, but by nurturing their development of tactile arts and graphics. To learn more about the NFB BELL Academy and to apply, visit www.nfb.org/bell-academy. Applications for the 2022 BELL Academy are available until June 1, 2022.

To see a Flyer please click on the link below:
www.nfbnj.org/2022_BELL_Academy_Flyer_New_Jersey.pdf

BELL Academy Pictures

To view all pictures and videos from current and previous BELL® Academy programs, please visit our BELL Academy Pictures page.

Additional Information

For more information about the BELL® Academy, please visit www.nfb.org/bell-academy. To learn more about the NFB of New Jersey BELL® Academy program, please contact Mary Jo Partyka, our state BELL coordinator, at 609-888-5459.

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Contact Information

Linda Melendez, President
PO Box 185
Keyport, NJ 07735
Phone: 908-590-1747
Email: president@nfbnj.org

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Coming Soon

2023 NFB National Convention

July 1 through 6, 2023
The Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77010

2023 NFBNJ BELL Academy

July 31 through August 11, 2023
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday through Friday)
Raritan Bay Area YMCA
357 New Brunswick Ave.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

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To make a donation to the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey via credit/debit card or with a personal PayPal account, please visit our Online Donations page.  

Fundraising Opportunities

2023 NFBNJ Calendar Fundraiser

Now through July 6, 2023
Select a calendar date for a chance to win $500! The drawing will take place during the banquet at the 2023 NFB National Convention in Houston!

2023 NFBNJ Pennies from Heaven Fundraiser

March 1 through May 31, 2023
Help raise funds for the 2023 NFBNJ BELL Academy!