[Iabs-talk] March 26 - Braille Readers are Leaders Day

[Kelly Doty]

March 26, 2009, marks the release of the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver 
Dollar by the U.S. Mint. Here in Illinois this day has been proclaimed 
Braille Readers are Leaders Day by the mayors/presidents of Chicago, Des 
Plaines, East Moline, Forest Park, Geneseo, Hanover Park, Jacksonville, 
Kewannee, Machesney Park, Moline, Morrison, Quincy, Rock Island, and 
Springfield. Many of these proclamations were presented to NFB members at 
the various city council meetings; others were signed and sent directly. 
Members of our Blackhawk Chapter will be showing one of the uncirculated 
commemorative coins at Blackhawk College on Thursday, March 26, and at a 
Louis Braille Celebration at their local CIL. A tasty chocolate version may 
also be available!

I urge all of you to remember that as of March 26, 2009, the commemorative 
coin can be purchased by visiting www.usmint.gov or by calling 1-800- USA 
MINT. Until April 27, the proof coin can be purchased for $37.95 and the 
uncirculated coin for $31.95. After April 27, the proof coin can be 
purchased for $41.95 and the uncirculated coin for $33.95. Sales will last 
until the end of the year or until all 400,000 coins are sold. A portion of 
all sales goes to support Braille Literacy programs. So, visit 
www.braille.org to learn more about the Braille Readers are Leaders campaign 
and visit www.usmint.gov to do your shopping that will lead to CHANGE WITH A 
DOLLAR!


Kelly