The #CogswellMacyAct will provide support for the unique needs of #blind and #VisuallyImpaired children. @julialetlow @RepMikeJohnson– as your constituent, please co-sponsor this bill! https://t.co/7L1F9Be6ED
.@LouisianaSSD and @LSVITrojanPride are enjoying a sunny day during White Cane Safety Day. Scholars, teachers, and administrators enjoyed lunch and practiced the proper use of the white cane among many other activities. #educationwithoutlimits#SSDofLa
👍🏽 School principals face real challenges. However, this is overshadowed by an incredible opportunity to establish positive school culture, set high expectations, provide supports, advance student outcomes, & unleash awesomeness for all under their care. S/O to principals! #laed
Teaching is a calling. We thank our teachers at @LouisianaSSD, @LAschoolDeaf, @LSVITrojanPride, @lassdcte, and the Special School Programs for answering the call. We appreciate all that you do for our young scholars here and wherever you may go. #EducationWithoutLimits#SSDofLa
Lee, a blind mechanic, uses a heightened sense of vibration to feel for signs of trouble, asking co-workers to double-check work that involves sound. While all new mechanics have their own stumbling blocks, Lee is one of the most reliable employees. https://t.co/i7pKM4kOz1
HEY! Don't miss the chance to meet the Orientation and Mobility team from LSVI this Thursday the 17th at 4pm!! They'll be some awesome information shared and more!! See ya there 😁😉
Friendly reminder! Our 2020 Braille Challenge Finals Awards Ceremony will be live streamed this year! Tune in Friday 2-3:30pm PT to find out the winners of this year's Braille Challenge, hear speeches from leaders in the field and much more! https://t.co/V4ftzCgaOt
Way to go Briauna! She is one of 50 finalists competing in the @BrailleInst Braille Challenge. We are so proud of her hard work!
#KeepCalmAndBrailleOn#BrailleChallenge2020 Briauna Is pictured participating in the challenge and posing with a family member.
This year for #NFB20 we might all be rookies as we participate in the first virtual convention. We encourage everyone to join us for the Rookie Roundup July 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET and get ready for the biggest National Convention yet! Hear an overview of the agenda,and much more.
Are you ready for the 2020 Braille Challenge Finals? Check out our new Braille Challenge Hype Video! We can't wait to get the competition started and find out who the best braille readers and writers are in North America in July! #KeepCalmAndBrailleOn https://t.co/FDh7SPwa7M
Are you ready for the 2020 Braille Challenge Finals? Check out our new Braille Challenge Hype Video! We can't wait to get the competition started and find out who the best braille readers and writers are in North America in July! #KeepCalmAndBrailleOn https://t.co/FDh7SPwa7M
.@cadebrumley leading virtual meeting w/ Dr. Frank Welch from Office of Public Health for our school leaders this afternoon. Keeping districts updated on reopening guidance & giving opportunity to ask questions. #LouisianaBelieves#StrongStart
Which Virtual events have you been participating in? Every week we share a list of #VirtualEvents being hosted by affiliates, divisions, and groups within the Federation. Check out the events this week, there is always something for everyone. https://t.co/bwEtkvMNMP
@ErikWeihenmayer one of No Barriers’ founders, was the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest in an expedition co-sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind!
The first film to star a DeafBlind actor will be live-streamed tonight in partnership w/ Helen Keller Services. View the trailer, https://t.co/hyfyh6560M. Register for FREE tix at https://t.co/JevYlVVuEC. ASL, captions, descriptive audio available. #EducationWithoutLimits
Stay tuned tomorrow as we begin sharing a series of quotes from leaders in our field about the importance of Braille Challenge and braille literacy as we get ready for Braille Challenge Finals 2020! #KeepCalmAndBrailleOn#BrailleChallenge2020#BrailleLiteracy
This week, we are celebrating DeafBlind Awareness Week. Learn more about DeafBlindness and DeafBlind people by enjoying this video created with the help of local DeafBlind community members. https://t.co/5wlao477Z7.
#EducationWithoutLimits#SSDofLa#DeafblindAwarenessWeek
Join us June 30 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about easy, #accessible, and powerful tools for seniors and learn more about the training options that are available for those new to technology. Register today. https://t.co/TJeMVOQVdW