The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines the future for blind students. Through our extensive education programs, we present blind students with new ideas, expose teachers and families to our positive philosophy on blindness, and encourage blind youth to reach their full potential.
Early Childhood Programs
Our early childhood programs—Braille Reading Pals Club, Early Explorers, and Santa Letters—provide young blind children and their families with support and guidance to master the fundamental skills of literacy and independent travel. Learn more about our early childhood initiatives.
Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
NFB BELL® Academy
The NFB BELL Academy provides children with Braille and nonvisual skills instruction through fun, hands-on learning activities. Activities are provided in a day program or residential setting, depending on location. The program is designed for blind and low-vision children, ages four through twelve. Learn more about the NFB BELL Academy.
NFB STEM2U
Through NFB STEM2U, we are working to improve opportunities for blind students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
National Center for Blind Youth in Science
The National Center for Blind Youth in Science equips teachers, parents, and blind youth themselves with the tools and knowledge they need to provide greater opportunities in science to blind youth across the nation.
Nemeth Code Curriculum: A Trusted Resource for Teaching Nemeth Code
Developed by the National Federation of the Blind in partnership with the Pearson Accessibility Team for Assessments, this interactive Nemeth Code curriculum is designed to teach blind and low-vision students in pre-k through second grade Nemeth Code, which is the Braille code for mathematics and scientific notation.
Teachers of Tomorrow
Teachers of Tomorrow is an immersive, professional development program that connects teachers of blind and low-vision students to the lived experiences of blind people, equipping participants with knowledge about the skills and attitudes that can help blind students thrive in school and beyond.
Education Technology Survey
We collect data on the accessibility of educational technology used in schools from kindergarten through graduate level. If you are a student, parent, teacher, or administrator who uses screen access software or other accommodations to participate nonvisually, or know someone who does, please complete our education technology survey once each semester to support this research.
More Information
For more information about our education programs, please contact us at [email protected] or 410-659-9314, extension 2418.