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

Monday, July 2, 2012

Annette Newbold Honored


On Friday, May 18, 2012 Annette Newbold was presented with the Marla Palmer Award for her dedication to the education of and her love for our children. The award presentation took place at the National Federation of the Blind of Utah State Convention.

Annette began her career with the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in 1972. After teaching for three years she took a brief hiatus but returned to USDB in 1983 where she continues to teach today. For over 30 years she has taught our children it’s respectable to be blind. She has given them confidence.  Like us in the NFB she believes that Braille is an essential ingredient to helping our children to be successful. She has loved them as if they were her own.

In 2010 Annette took two weeks out of her summer to teach at the BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning) Program. This was her third summer ensuring that those who need her help get it.

The Marla Palmer Award was created by the Utah Parents of Blind Children in honor of Marla's decade of service and countless hours spent helping to ensure our children receive the services they need and deserve. This award is presented to those individuals who exemplify these same attributes.

Thank you Annette for teaching and loving our children.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012

NFB of Utah 2012 Annual State Convention


National Federation of the Blind of Utah
2012 Annual State Convention
WALKING ALONE AND MARCHING TOGETHER
“Individually, we are one drop.
Together, we are an ocean!”
(NFB: A Vehicle for Collective Action)

May 17, 18 and 19, 2012
Red Lion Hotel
161 West 600 South, Salt Lake City


Utah Parents of Blind Children Convention Highlights    
A Division of the National Federation of the Blind of Utah
                                                    
Register online:  www.nfbutah.org
Must pre-register no later than May 15th to receive the steeply discounted meals which start at $7 per meal. If you miss the deadline, parents are still more than welcome to come and listen, but meals will not be available.

In addition to the NFB Utah general convention sessions and Saturday evening Banquet, please join us for the following events:

Thursday, May 17th

5:30pm – 7:45pm – Family Dinner Meeting for Utah Parents of Blind Children

Cost: $10 per person over the age of 12; Children 12 and under free (sign up when registering for the Convention)

Agenda will include:

●      We will have the pleasure of hearing from Mary Jo Hartle, former Director of Education of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
●      Time for parents to share experiences both positive experiences and challenges with the education of your blind child(ren)
●      Descriptive movie and activities for kids
●      Information about the National Federation of the Blind 2012 Convention July 3-8 in Dallas, Texas
Friday, May 18th 

  • Afternoon - Project STRIVE video presentation
  • Hear about the Braille Education Literacy and Learning (BELL) Program
  • Evening – Project STRIVE meet the board dinner

Saturday, May 19th

We will be having one breakout session this year. This will be offered Saturday morning and will include the UPBC Board Elections.


Also available: Many free Braille children’s books, IEP help materials, other informational brochures

Child Care:  Child care will be provided Thursday evening. A stipend will be available to anyone requiring child care to support your attendance at the Friday and Saturday sessions. Please contact UPBC President Julie Ledford at 801-455-3934 or upbcmail@gmail.com if you need a child care stipend.
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Sunday, March 4, 2012

2012 NFB BELL Program

2012 NFB BELL ProgramRiley Phelps of the Utah BELL session smiles next to his Braillewriter.
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning

When: June 11-22, 2012

Where: USDB Salt Lake Campus, 1655 E. 3300 S., Salt Lake City

Description: The goal of this program is to provide children ages 4-12** with two weeks of beginning Braille instruction through fun, hands-on learning and activities. The program is designed to run Monday through Friday for approximately 5 hours. With the addition to crafts, games, and other engaging projects, children may also enjoy field trips to sites related to the BELL curriculum. The BELL Program is in it's 3rd year in Utah. Past participants, parents, and instructors are open to share their experience if you would like more information.

**In order to provide quality services, this program will be limited to a maximum of 10 students. Parents will be notified by BELL Program Directors by April 30, 2012 if your child has been accepted into the program.

Please click here for to complete the application.

Should you have any questions please contact Wendy Bybee at wendy@thebybees.net.
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