Winter 2012
NFB Announces Second Teacher of Tomorrow Class
The National Federation of the Blind has chosen
the 2011 class in its NFB Teacher of Tomorrow pro- gram. This program provides participants an opportunity to enhance their educational experience by learning about blindness from successful blind adults, parents of blind children, and blind students. Through the experience, students who are preparing to teach blind children are connected with the support, resources, and positive blindness philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind.
One of the leading objectives of the Teacher of = 68 CONTENTS
Tomorrow program is to share methods on how to discuss blindness with students and how to best encourage them to develop positive attitudes about blindness. This program also exposes participants to the latest in instructional strategies, access technology, and countless blindness resources. Together we can ensure that blind children are given the best education possible.
