Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning (BELL) Academy
The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts (NFBMA) is sponsoring its 2025 BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning) Academy.
The NFB BELL Academy—which stands for National Federation of the Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning®—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. Receive Braille instruction and other nonvisual blindness skills through fun, hands-on learning. Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to connect with blind role models, students, and more!
Location
| Dates: | Monday through Friday August 4-15, 2025 |
| Times: | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Location: | just a Brook Gardens learning center 18 Brookway Rd. Waltham, MA 02452 |
Additional details coming soon.
No registration fee required; however, we kindly ask that you make a donation, if possible, to the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts to help fund our future NFB BELL Academies. We suggest a donation of five, twenty-five or fifty dollars which can be made online at nfbma.org or by check on our first day of the Academy. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Transportation is not provided except for field trips. Parents/guardians will be responsible for transportation. For more information or additional questions please contact Stephanie Valdes.
NFB Code of Conduct
The National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct will apply to our gatherings during the BELL Academy.
2025 BELL Academy Fundraiser
The NFB Braille Enrichmond for Literacy and Learning Academy is a two week summer program for blind and low vision children ages 4 to 12. During these two weeks children learn braille and other nonvisual skills that will enable them to achieve their goals and become independent blind adults. They will get the opportunity to interact with other Blind peers as well as meet wonderful mentors, such as elite teacher Precious Perez, An artist who has followed her dreams and broken many barriers on her way to success. We cannot do that without your help. Help us support the NFB Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning Academy of Massachusetts through our popcorn fundraiser. Your support will enable us to empower Blind children so that they can live the life they want.
There is many popcorn flavors two shoes from, ensuring a little something for everyone. Explore this blend of flavors for a one of a kind experience. Popcorn not for you? How about friends, families or even an Easter basket…? Want some popcorn for yourself or as a gift? Get some at the link below. 👇
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/lri2l364
Every donation will support the next generation of blind leaders through Braille enrichment, literacy, and learning!
Don’t want popcorn? You can still help support the NFB Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning Academy of Massachusetts by donating online at the link below:
https://nfbma.org/donate-now
Additional Information
To learn more about the NFB of Massachusetts BELL Academy programand to register, visit the BELL Academy website or please contact Stephanie Barrera Valdes, our state BELL coordinator, at stephanie.p.valdes@gmail.com or by phone at 781-839-0628.