Education Programs and Resources
...High expectations…innovative approaches
Education, one of the primary initiatives of the NFB Jernigan Institute, has always been a cornerstone of the work of the Federation and plays a critical role in the NFB Jernigan Institute. The NFB Jernigan Institute Education Program is built on a foundation of high expectations and positive attitudes about blindness. We address the concerns of parents, educators, and blind students by developing and disseminating innovative approaches to critical issues impacting the blind. By leveraging partnerships, technological innovations, and the collective knowledge and success of blind people across the country, the Institute's Education team provides innovation and leadership in stimulating a brighter future full of opportunities.
Learn more about Jernigan Institute Education Programs
- Read "Building an Education Program at the Jernigan Institute: Reviewing Progress and Imagining the Future" from the June 2006 issue of the Braille Monitor
- Hear an interview with Mark Riccobono, Executive Director of the Jernigan Institute.
What We’re Doing Now
Imagine the possibilities for…
- Children and Teens — Providing opportunities for blind/low vision students.
- Parents and Young Children — Ensuring that families are equipped with the knowledge to prepare their blind children for a future full of opportunity.
- Teachers/Coordinators — Instructing, collaborating and informing professionals who work with blind and low vision students and adults.
- Seniors — Informing and providing resources to the growing number of blind senior citizens.
Explore the resources…
- STEM Resources — Blind Science.org - National Center for Blind Youth in Science, the only national clearinghouse of information, resources, and programs to improve opportunities for the blind in science, technology, engineering, and math subjects and careers! Don't miss out on exciting new developments including the NFB Youth Slam!
- Braille.org — Braille Initiative to promote Braille literacy, the wide availability of high quality Braille materials, and general awareness about the importance of Braille in the lives of the blind.
- Mentoring — National Center for Mentoring Excellence (NCME) — Matching blind and low vision young adults with positive blind role models who demonstrate good blindness skills, incorporate an exemplary philosophy on blindness into their daily lives, and are successful in their chosen careers. Includes program history, mentoring activities, information about mentoring, recognition of strong mentor/mentee pairs, reflections and nuggets of wisdom from pairs, employment information, brochures, and participant pages.
What We’ve Done
- Youth Slam
- Jr. Science Academy
- Transition Career Fair
- Beginnings and Blueprints Early Childhood Conference
For More Information
Join us in our mission! As we imagine and build a future full of opportunities through our Education Program, we welcome your input and support. For questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the NFB Jernigan Institute Education Program, contact:
Mary Jo Hartle
Director of Education
Jernigan Institute
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
200 East Wells Street
at Jernigan Place
Support our programs through the Imagination Fund!
