[4Alabama] State Affiliate Announcements

[Jennifer Reeves]

*Louis Braille Commemorative Silver Dollar on Sale   in Honor of 2021 World
Braille Day:*

During the week of January 4-8 only, the National Federation of the Blind
Independence Market will be offering special pricing for the Louis Braille
Bicentennial Silver Dollar. This commemorative coin was issued by the
United States Mint in 2009 to honor the two hundredth anniversary of Louis
Braille's birth. The US Mint issues only two commemorative silver dollars
each year, so it is truly special that our incredible advocacy led to the
recognition of Louis Braille’s contribution to the literacy of blind people
in this way. During this week, the price of this collector’s coin will be
$50.00 plus shipping and handling. To make a purchase or for further
questions, please contact the NFB Independence Market by phone at
410-659-9314, extension 2216, or by email at independencemarket at nfb.org.



*Share the Free Slate and Stylus Program:*

National Federation of the Blind distributes a plastic, four-line,
twenty-eight cell slate along with a saddle stylus to blind people who know
Braille or want to learn Braille. It is the only Braille-writing device
that has the same portability, flexibility, and affordability as a pen and
pencil. Materials to learn how to use a slate and stylus are also
available. Order a free slate and stylus
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-slate-and-stylus-program>.



   - January 18: Braille Readers are Leaders
   <https://actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders>
   registration (and page count) deadline





Thanks ladies for all you do to keep our members informed.



Best,



Barbara