Summer Programs
TSB is proud to offer several summer programs for students who are blind and low vision across Tennessee.
INSPIRE Academy
INSPIRE Academy is TSB's newest summer program, covering college readiness and career exploration. INSPIRE is specifically designed for high school students who plan to attend college. This week-long experience will help students establish a foundation for success in those pursuits, by providing numerous opportunities to learn what it takes to be independent and successful by practicing skills in different settings. All INSPIRE Academy students stay on-campus at TSB to simulate independent living routines in a college environment.
- WHO: Rising 10th, 11th, 12th grade Tennessee students (TSB & Non-TSB)
- WHEN: May 31 - June 5, 2026
- WHERE: On-campus at TSB in Nashville, regardless of home address
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2026
Contact program coordinator Dr. Susan Lee at [email protected] with questions.
INSPIRE Documents
Sports Camp
Sports Camp at TSB is designed to provide students across Tennessee with the opportunity to participate in rich, meaningful physical activities they might not otherwise be able to find in their home environments. Activities in the past have included Blind/Low Vision specific sports like Goalball, as well as adapted activities such as archery, ice skating, and hikes at local state parks. Participating students do not need to have prior experience on sports teams- TSB Sports Camp is all about exposure to new experiences and exploring fun ways to stay active.
- WHO: Rising 2nd through 12th grade students.
- Usually offered as a week for grades 2-6, and a week for grades 7-12.
- Eligible students (TSB vs Non-TSB) for each group to be announced shortly.
- WHEN: Specific dates to be announced shortly.
- WHERE: On-campus at TSB in Nashville
Sports Camp Documents
Preschool Evaluation Program
TSB's preschool evaluation program is offered to children ages 3-5 who are blind and low vision (including those with additional disabilities) and transitioning from TEIS to their local school system. Children transitioning from TEIS to homeschool for the next school year are eligible as well.
Children participating in the preschool evaluation program will have their functional vision assessed, along with additional screenings in the areas of speech and language, classroom skills, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to develop a holistic understanding of a child's unique profile. While children are being assessed, parents and guardians participate in training sessions on topics related to blindness and low vision. Following the evaluation, families and their school districts will receive copies of reports to assist with the development of initial program plans.
- WHO: Children ages 3-5 who are BLV and transitioning out of TEIS
- WHEN: Throughout the month of June. Sessions are 2 days long (8am-2pm), with housing and meals provided.
- WHERE: On-campus at TSB in Nashville
Interested families should contact program coordinator Allison Conway at [email protected] to confirm eligibility and receive an application form.