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<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thank you,</DIV>
<DIV>Elizabeth Greenwood</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 1/12/2013 5:30:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
ntwales@omsoft.com writes:</DIV>
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face=Arial>Justin,<BR><BR>I think the most important matter would be getting
enough members willing to <BR>participate insuch a project. Being able
to do the project, including <BR>training on a weekend since many of our
leaders work during the week, would <BR>be important. The funding
through grants would be straightforward <BR>applying--or even making an
investment from our general fund.<BR><BR>What do others
think?<BR><BR>Nathanael<BR><BR><BR>-----Original Message----- <BR>From: Justin
Salisbury<BR>Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 5:06 PM<BR>To: NFB of
Connecticut Mailing List<BR>Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] FW:
[State-affiliate-leadership-list] New program <BR>offers literacy training for
blind residents<BR><BR>How feasible could it be for us to set up a program
like this in CT?<BR><BR>Justin M. Salisbury<BR>B.A. in Mathematics<BR>Class of
2012<BR>East Carolina University<BR>president@alumni.ecu.edu<BR><BR>“Never
doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change <BR>the
world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” —MARGARET
MEAD<BR><BR>________________________________________<BR>From: Ct-nfb
[ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] on behalf of Elizabeth Rival
<BR>[erival@comcast.net]<BR>Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 1:29 PM<BR>To:
'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'<BR>Subject: [Ct-nfb] FW:
[State-affiliate-leadership-list] New program offers <BR>literacy
training for blind residents<BR><BR>From:
State-affiliate-leadership-list
<BR>[mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces@nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
<BR>Pare, John<BR>Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 5:17 PM<BR>To:
state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org<BR>Subject:
[State-affiliate-leadership-list] New program offers literacy <BR>training for
blind residents<BR><BR>Way to go NFB of West Virginia.<BR>New program offers
literacy training for blind residents<BR>January 5,
2013<BR>journal-news.net<BR><BR>MARTINSBURG - The National Federation of the
Blind of West Virginia is <BR>marking the anniversary of the birth of Louis
Braille with the announcement <BR>of a statewide initiative aimed at helping
blind adults gain literacy <BR>skills. The project matches blind adults who
read and write Braille with <BR>other blind adults who wish to learn
it.<BR><BR>Louis Braille is the Frenchman who invented the system of reading
and <BR>writing by touch, using raised dots. He was born 203 years ago, Jan.
4, <BR>1809, and the code which bears his name is now used by blind persons
around <BR>the world.<BR><BR>"We know that literacy is vital to success in
virtually every aspect of <BR>life, whether it be education, employment or
simply being good citizens of <BR>our communities," NFBWV President Charlene
Smyth said. "For those of us who <BR>are blind, literacy means the ability to
read and write Braille. This <BR>project allows us to share our knowledge of
Braille with others who can <BR>benefit from learning it."<BR><BR>Last spring
a dozen blind persons from throughout the state volunteered as <BR>tutors for
the project and received some basic training in the best ways to <BR>teach
others to read and write Braille. About half of them are currently <BR>working
with students, and persons interested in learning Braille are <BR>encouraged
to take advantage of the program.<BR><BR>The project has received a grant from
the West Virginia Division of <BR>Rehabilitation Services for the purchase of
books and other learning <BR>materials. The funds will also assist with
transportation costs when tutors <BR>and students must travel some distance to
meet with each other.<BR><BR>NFBWV Second Vice President Sheri Koch, who
recently retired as a supervisor <BR>with the Division of Rehabilitation
Services, was instrumental in planning <BR>and launching the project. She
recognizes that losing one's vision is often <BR>a traumatic
experience.<BR><BR>"It can complicate even the simplest of tasks like
following a recipe, <BR>writing down a phone number or finding the right
elevator button," Koch <BR>said. "Learning Braille can help a person with
vision loss to regain <BR>independence, confidence and self-respect. It can
also be the key to finding <BR>and retaining a job."<BR><BR>The training is
offered to any adult who has experienced vision loss <BR>affecting his/her
ability to read and write. Persons with some basic <BR>knowledge of Braille
who want to improve their reading and writing skills <BR>can benefit from the
project as well.<BR><BR>To learn more or to register as a student, contact
NFBWV First Vice <BR>President Ed McDonald at 304-788-0129 or
<BR>ed@eiopro<mailto:ed@eiopro>ductions.com.<BR><BR><BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>Ct-nfb
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