[Iabs-talk] coin Unveiling Event

[Patti Gregory-Chang]

> Subject: Very Successful Braille Literacy and Coin Unveiling Event
>
>
>
>    On March 26th, members from several chapters of the NFB of Michigan 
> came
> together
> at the rotunda of the state capitol.  Dave Robinson, President of the
> Lansing chapter,
> spoke about the need for and the importance of Braille Literacy.  Fred
> Wurtzel, President
> of the Michigan Affiliate, gave some background information about Louis
> Braille and
> talked about how access to Braille can empower blind individuals.  Mary 
> Ann
> Rojek,
> Michigan Braille Literacy Coordinator, summarized key points from the 
> report
> on the
> Braille Literacy crisis in America given by Dr. Maurer in Baltimore.
>
> Michigan's Governor, Jennifer Granholm, proclaimed the day  Braille 
> Literacy
> Day
> in Michigan.  The   gubernatorial proclamation was read and proudly
> displayed as part of
> the festivities.Kathleen Straus, member of the State
> Board of Education, expressed her commitment to partner with the NFB to
> increase
> Braille Literacy of the State's blind children
>
> The commemorative Louis Braille bicentennial silver dollar was on hand as
> were chocolate coins
> for all to sample and enjoy.  Braille alphabet cards were also available 
> for
> those in attendance
>
> A reporter from WLNS, a Lansing television station, interviewed Dave
> Robinson and
> a segment appeared on the 5:00 news.
>
> The commemorative Louis Braille coin is now available for purchase either
> online by going to www.usmint.gov  or by calling 1-800-USAMINT or
> 1-800-872-6468.
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