Louisiana Center for the Blind NFB BELL Academy
Louisiana Center for the Blind
Ruston, Louisiana - Lincoln County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Ruston
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101 South Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270
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Provider overview
The Louisiana Center for the Blind in Ruston runs the NFB BELL Academy, a summer program of hands-on Braille learning, games, and field trips for blind and low-vision children ages 4 to 12.
The Louisiana Center for the Blind is a Ruston training center offering youth programs, including the NFB BELL Academy summer enrichment program for blind and low-vision children.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.louisianacenter.org/nfbbellprogram
- Phone
- 318-251-2891
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- Ages
- Blind and low-vision children ages 4 through 12
- Season
- Summer, with the BELL Academy held over one to two weeks
- Cost
- Confirm any cost, eligibility, application, and current BELL Academy dates.
Location contacts
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The BELL Academy is seasonal with set eligibility. Families should confirm dates and how to apply directly.
Programs and offerings
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NFB BELL Academy summer program
Summer Braille enrichment, hands-on learning, games and field trips, eligibility for blind and low-vision children, and registration.
- Ages
- Blind and low-vision children ages 4 through 12
- Season
- Summer, with the BELL Academy held over one to two weeks
- Schedule
- Contact the Louisiana Center for the Blind for current NFB BELL Academy dates, eligibility, and registration in Ruston.
- Cost
- Confirm any cost, eligibility, application, and current BELL Academy dates.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The Louisiana Center for the Blind in Ruston hosts the NFB Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy, a one- to two-week summer program for blind and low-vision children ages four through twelve, with hands-on Braille instruction, projects, games, and field trips, plus a published address and phone.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
NFB BELL Academy summer program
The Louisiana Center for the Blind in Ruston hosts the NFB Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy, a one- to two-week summer program for blind and low-vision children ages four through twelve, with hands-on Braille instruction, projects, games, and field trips, plus a published address and phone.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names the NFB BELL Academy, blind and low-vision children ages four through twelve, concentrated Braille instruction, hands-on learning, projects, games, and field trips.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about eligibility, the camper-to-staff ratio, daily living skills, assistive technology, field trips, and how to apply.
What we checked
What we found: The Louisiana Center for the Blind in Ruston hosts the NFB Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy, a one- to two-week summer program for blind and low-vision children ages four through twelve, with hands-on Braille instruction, projects, games, and field trips, plus a published address and phone.
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Sources used
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- Provider websiteLouisiana Center for the Blind NFB BELL Academy
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What to confirm
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- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Louisiana Center for the Blind NFB BELL Academy reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
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