What is the UPBC?

The purpose of the organization is to create a climate of opportunity for blind children in home, school and society; to provide information and support to parents of blind children; to facilitate the sharing of experiences and concerns among parents of blind children; to develop and expand resources available to parents and their blind children; to help parents of blind children gain understanding and perspective through partnership and contact with blind adults; and to function as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind and the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children in their ongoing efforts to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against the blind and to achieve for the blind security, equality and opportunity.

The membership is open to parents of blind children, educators of blind children and others interested in promoting the purposes of this organization.

We are a division of the National Federation of the Blind which is the largest organization of the blind in the country. Refer to: http://www.nfb.org/

Utah Parents of Blind Children is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Nominate Your Teacher!!!

                                                 
NOMINATE YOUR TEACHER!!!


Do you know a teacher of blind and/or visual impaired students who goes above and beyond?

If you do, we would like to know about them.

The Utah Parents of Blind Children are sponsoring a contest to find your favorite Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired.

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To nominate you teacher:

1.    Write a short essay (max 500 words) telling us why your teacher is your favorite.
2.    Email your essay to upbcmail@gmail.com no later than April 20th.
You may also mail your essay to
UPBC
c/o Julie Ledford
477 E. Truman Avenue
South Salt Lake, UT 84115

The participant who submits the winning essay will receive:
Ø A two night stay at the Provo Marriott for the National Federation of the Blind of Utah State Convention.
Ø All meals paid at the NFB of Utah State Convention.

The winning teacher will receive:
Ø A two night stay at the Provo Marriott for National Federation of the Blind of Utah State Convention.
Ø All meals paid at the NFB of Utah State Convention.
Ø Check for $100.


Nominations may be submitted by the student or parent.

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