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

Sun Jan 13 01:15:16 UTC 2013

Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for your willingness to help with such a project.  It’s exactly the sort of spirit we need!

Specifically, do you know Braille and feel comfortable teaching or tutoring it?  Or some other skill that would benefit fellow blind people?  Before we figure out ligistics and funding, the first thing we’d need with any such project is to know the number of members who are capable and available to serve.

Nathanael

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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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  From: Ct-nfb [ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of Elizabeth Rival 
  [erival at comcast.net]
  Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 1:29 PM
  To: 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'
  Subject: [Ct-nfb] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] New program offers 
  literacy        training for blind residents

  From: State-affiliate-leadership-list 
  [mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
  Pare, John
  Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 5:17 PM
  To: state-affiliate-leadership-list at nfbnet.org
  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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