[Blindtlk] The HumanWare 2011 Braille Literacy Scholarship Program

[Chris Nusbaum]

Trudy, can you forward this to the MDPOBC list? Thanks!

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From: HumanWare <marcom at humanware.com
Subject: The HumanWare 2011 Braille Literacy Scholarship Program
Date sent: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:28:25 -0500

ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2011

Every parent wants the best for their child and braille literacy 
is
fundamental to a blind child's success.  Starting blind children 
on the
road to literacy as early as they are able and choosing the right 
tools
is key to their success.

By using modern and appropriate tools:

- Very young children can start scribbling with dots, should be 
having
fun and begin to learn through experimentation and play.
- Parents can become actively involved in their child's literacy
development.
- Appropriate expectations for children can result from giving 
them
independence to learn and explore.
- Keep up with grandchildren by viewing their latest photos

HumanWare US is proud to launch the 2011 Braille Literacy 
Scholarship
Program.

The Mountbatten Learning System Award

A Mountbatten Learning System and all associated software and 
accessories
will be awarded to one child in the United States.  Entries on 
behalf of
children between the ages of 3 and 8 years, who are learning 
braille or
are assessed as a future Braille learner will be accepted.  In 
one
thousandwords or less, tell us why you feel braille literacy will 
be key
to your child's success and describe the role you think the 
Mountbatten
Learning System will play in their future.

The winner will receive a Mountbatten Learning System Educational 
pack
containing: MB Learning System, Mimic Display, keyboard and MB 
comm PC to
MB communication software.

Essays must be submitted with the written support of an early 
childhood
or early intervention professional.  Parents and professionals 
are welcome
to provide any supporting material to their application.

All applicants must reside in the United States or its 
Territories.
Winners must be willing to participate in promotional events or 
to attend
a public award ceremony.

Entries should be emailed to: sharon.spiker at humanware.com
or sent by mail to:

HumanWare 2011 Braille Literacy Scholarship Program
5128 Oak Point Way
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
United States of America

(Entries must be submitted before December 31, 2011)



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