National Federation of the Blind Youth Slam

What: The largest gathering of blind youth ever.  This four-day academy will engage and inspire the next generation of blind youth to consider careers falsely believed to be impossible for blind people to enter.   While staying at Johns Hopkins University, youth will be mentored by blind role models during fun, challenging, and inspiring activities meant to stretch the imagination, build confidence, and increase science literacy.  Activities will take place with support from partners such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering, and other institutions and corporations working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).  The NFB Youth Slam will culminate in an inspiring rally at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and a celebration at the center of innovation in the field of blindness—the NFB Jernigan Institute.

When:  July 30-August 4, 2007.  This includes two travel days.

Where: Baltimore, Maryland

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If you have questions or wish to be added to an email list to receive updates about the 2007 NFB Youth Slam, please send an email to:

youthslam@nfb.org

Partners in the NFB Youth Slam include:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering

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