The NFB BELL Academy provides children with Braille and nonvisual skills instruction through fun, hands-on learning activities. The NFB BELL Academy—which stands for National Federation of the Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning.
This program is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind, in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind of Utah, and the Utah Parents Division.
Are you the parent, guardian, or teacher of a blind or low vision child who would benefit from additional Braille instruction during the summer?
We have a wonderful opportunity for them this summer!
Attend 2025 NFB BELL® Academy
Apply through May 25.
NFB BELL Academy is appropriate for blind and low-vision children, ages 4-12, who:
* Do not receive enough Braille and nonvisual skills instruction in school
* Could benefit from more Braille exposure over the summer
* Would enjoy connecting with blind role models
The program will take place June 16-27.
If you have additional questions, please email Tara Briggs at NFBUBELL@gmail.com or text (801) 792-6359
Our Utah Affiliate
The National Federation of the Blind of Utah (NFB) is the largest organization of the blind in the state of Utah. Founded in 1957, the Federation’s purpose is to help blind people achieve self-confidence, self-respect, and self-determination. The NFB of Utah represents Utah as part of the National Federation of the Blind. This organization of the blind has members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Our goal is the complete integration of the blind into society on a basis of equality. We are a not for profit 501C (3) charitable organization that consists of both blind and sighted members.
Our chapters, divisions, and groups meet monthly either in-person or via zoom. We are a membership organization working towards transforming the lives of blind and low vision individuals. Most of us are volunteers, and through hard work we make our dreams of independence and productivity come true. If the problems facing the blind are to be solved (and we believe they can be), the blind of Utah, working collectively, must do it. We dare to dream of a bright tomorrow for ourselves, for blind children, and for those who come after us; and we are prepared to work together to bring that future into being. This is the essence of the National Federation of the Blind of Utah.