[Ct-nfb] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] New program offers lite...

Sat Jan 12 23:06:41 UTC 2013

Hello I think this is a good program and would definately get support from  
needed. People are looking for outlets to better themselves, a place to go 
to  for interaction with others,volunteering,etc I think the timing is good 
after  all that has occured and can be seen as a way of getting people back 
on their  feet and can help in many ways. 
Perhaps circulating  something through us,BESB,BRS getting feedback  could 
help if there are any concerns of what people think, or getting involved.  
As well if you wanted to do some sort of story on this in getting feedback or 
 involvement I have a friend at News 12, and know somebody at channel 3 
too. In  any case I'm on board with anything that is needed assistance with.

Thank you,
Elizabeth Greenwood

In a message dated 1/12/2013 5:30:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ntwales at omsoft.com writes:

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

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Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 5:17 PM
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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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