[Blindtlk] K-12 Braille Readers Are Leaders contest

[Shaheen, Natalie]

Braille Readers Are Leaders
27th Annual K-12 Contest
November 1, 2009 – January 4, 2010


The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan 
Institute, the National Association to Promote 
the Use of Braille, and the National Organization 
of Parents of Blind Children are pleased to 
announce the 27th annual Braille Readers Are 
Leaders contest. This contest encourages children 
around the country to be proud of their ability 
to read Braille and continually work to improve 
their skills.  Children in grades K-12 can win 
T-shirts, cash prizes, and even an 
all-expenses-paid trip to the 2010 NFB 
Convention!  This year participants will have the 
opportunity to form teams and compete for a 
special award.  Gather your best friends, show 
your team spirit, and read read read!  This year 
we are asking that all contestants register online at www.nfb.org/bral.

Contest Registration and Deadlines
§        Please register online at www.nfb.org/bral
§        All who register by December 1 get a T-shirt
§        Braille pages must be read between 
November 1, 2009, and January 4, 2010 All contest 
materials must be received no later than Friday, January 22, 2010
§        To request a paper registration form please contact us

Braille Readers Are Leaders
Phone: 410.659.9314 x2510
Fax:  410.659.5129
E-mail: BrailleReadersAreLeaders at nfb.org