[Ct-nfb] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] New program offers literacy training for blind residents

[Nathanael T. Wales]

Justin,

I think the most important matter would be getting enough members willing to 
participate insuch a project.  Being able to do the project, including 
training on a weekend since many of our leaders work during the week, would 
be important.  The funding through grants would be straightforward 
applying--or even making an investment from our general fund.

What do others think?

Nathanael


-----Original Message----- 
From: Justin Salisbury
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 5:06 PM
To: NFB of Connecticut Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] New program 
offers literacy training for blind residents

How feasible could it be for us to set up a program like this in CT?

Justin M. Salisbury
B.A. in Mathematics
Class of 2012
East Carolina University
president at alumni.ecu.edu

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change 
the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”    —MARGARET MEAD

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Pare, John
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Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] New program offers literacy 
training for blind residents

Way to go NFB of West Virginia.
New program offers literacy training for blind residents
January 5, 2013
journal-news.net

MARTINSBURG - The National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia is 
marking the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille with the announcement 
of a statewide initiative aimed at helping blind adults gain literacy 
skills. The project matches blind adults who read and write Braille with 
other blind adults who wish to learn it.

Louis Braille is the Frenchman who invented the system of reading and 
writing by touch, using raised dots. He was born 203 years ago, Jan. 4, 
1809, and the code which bears his name is now used by blind persons around 
the world.

"We know that literacy is vital to success in virtually every aspect of 
life, whether it be education, employment or simply being good citizens of 
our communities," NFBWV President Charlene Smyth said. "For those of us who 
are blind, literacy means the ability to read and write Braille. This 
project allows us to share our knowledge of Braille with others who can 
benefit from learning it."

Last spring a dozen blind persons from throughout the state volunteered as 
tutors for the project and received some basic training in the best ways to 
teach others to read and write Braille. About half of them are currently 
working with students, and persons interested in learning Braille are 
encouraged to take advantage of the program.

The project has received a grant from the West Virginia Division of 
Rehabilitation Services for the purchase of books and other learning 
materials. The funds will also assist with transportation costs when tutors 
and students must travel some distance to meet with each other.

NFBWV Second Vice President Sheri Koch, who recently retired as a supervisor 
with the Division of Rehabilitation Services, was instrumental in planning 
and launching the project. She recognizes that losing one's vision is often 
a traumatic experience.

"It can complicate even the simplest of tasks like following a recipe, 
writing down a phone number or finding the right elevator button," Koch 
said. "Learning Braille can help a person with vision loss to regain 
independence, confidence and self-respect. It can also be the key to finding 
and retaining a job."

The training is offered to any adult who has experienced vision loss 
affecting his/her ability to read and write. Persons with some basic 
knowledge of Braille who want to improve their reading and writing skills 
can benefit from the project as well.

To learn more or to register as a student, contact NFBWV First Vice 
President Ed McDonald at 304-788-0129 or 
ed at eiopro<mailto:ed at eiopro>ductions.com.



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