NFBTN Bell Academy

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Join Us for Our 2021 Virtual State Convention | National Federation of the Blind Tennessee

Missed our NFBTN State Convention this past weekend? You can watch it at

2020 NFBTN State Convention Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

2020 State Convention Postponed | National Federation of the Blind Tennessee

Tennessee Bell Academy Memphis: Memphis is where the Bell Academy started in Tennessee in 2013. This summer marks the 7th summer of providing Braille inrichment skills to students in our community. Our dates are from May 28th through June 7th. Clarksville: This is the third year for Clarksville, TN ...

It's springtime and the applications for our 2018 Bell Academy are starting to arrive. Don't forget to complete your child's application so that we can reserve their spot, after all summertime will be here before you know it.

The 2018 application to attend the NFB of Tennessee Bell Academy is now open! You can send the link below to parents of potential students, educators, and anyone who can help us spread the word about our awesome program.

BELL Summer Program Student Application Form National Federation of the Blind 2018 Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy Student Application Español Versión

Come learn about the best braille, nonvisual skills, and cane travel curriculum in the nation and meet the volunteers, teachers, and coordinators for Tennessee's three Bell Academy sites during the state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee. It will be held from April 6-8, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Suites in Smyrna Tennessee.

In the summer of 2018 the National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee will once again hold its annual Bell Academy. We are proud to announce that we have expanded our Bell program to include three locations, including Memphis, Clarksville, and Murphreesboro. We hope to welcome back returning Bell Academy participants and meeting new ones as well. Stay tuned for dates! We are also pleased to announce that the National Federation of the Blind of Alabama will be holding their first bell academy in 2018 and look forward to mentoring them through this process and to a successful Bell Academy.

Celebrate National White Cane Day by posting a photo of how your Cane allows you to live the life you want.

On Sunday, October 15, 2000 17,000s of blind individuals will celebrate national white cane day. The white cane not only identifies us as being blind but it also provides us with independence. Show your support by making a donation to your local national Federation of the blind chapter. In Memphis you can donate $20 by purchasing a ticket for the 2017 white cane award banquet. Your donation will go to support programs like the Bell Academy, free white canes, and advance our advocacy efforts.