[blindkid] Help needed - Sending Braille children's books toGuatemalan family

[Deborah Kent Stein]

Dear Arielle,

The Free Matter for the Blind postal privilege is international, so Braille 
material can be sent overseas free of charge.  When I taught in Mexico, an 
organization in Mexico City, el Editorial Braille, had inexpensive 
children's books.  We also got many books through a UNESCO-sponsored 
organization in Montevideo, Uruguay, which were distributed free anywhere in 
Latin America.  This was all many years ago, so I don't know what is out 
there now, but those are a couple of resources to look for on the internet.
Debbie



-----Original Message----- 
From: Arielle Silverman via blindkid
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 5:07 PM
To: Eric Calhoun ; Blind Kid Mailing List,(for parents of blind children)
Subject: [blindkid] Help needed - Sending Braille children's books 
toGuatemalan family

Hi all,
I've been corresponding with a mom who lives in Guatemala with her
five-year-old blind daughter. In Guatemala there are few Braille
resources and most blind kids are automatically sent to schools for
the blind. Through a tremendous amount of advocacy this mother has
enrolled her daughter in mainstream kindergarten. However, Mom is
responsible for providing all her daughter's Braille and modifying the
curriculum so daughter can fully participate.
A couple years ago this list led me to a generous individual who
donated a Perkins Brailler directly to the family. They also have a
Braille labeler. The child has learned the dot combinations for many
letters but has not gotten much real experience reading or writing
Braille yet. I would really love to send them some Braille books. But
I have a few questions:
1. What are some good resources for ordering kid's books in Spanish Braille?
2. Can Seedlings send orders outside the USA (i.e. to Guatemala)? Or
are there other stores where I can order books online and have them
sent to Guatemala, or links I can send Mom to order books directly?
3. Anyone have children's books they'd be willing to donate?
4. Can NFB canes be sent to Guatemala? I know they probably wouldn't
be free, but that's fine.

Thanks for any help!
Best, Arielle

On 1/21/15, Eric Calhoun via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Shellie and Haley, Haley, I would say to listen to the advice given by 
> many
> on this list.  And I liked what Arielle and Shellie had said.
>
> Keep the faith.  Once the assessment tests are out of the way, you'll
> have a great idea as to what your son has with regard to his eyes.
>
> I would also like to hear from you and Shellie please.
>
> Eric
> ..
>
> Happy New Year from Eric in Los Angeles.  Here's hoping that today, and
> everyday, you are a winner.  Eric on Facebook:, eric at pmpmail.com.  Live in
> harmony and try to be good to each other!
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