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[Lin H.]

New England Patriots Honor NBP Volunteer: June eNewsHi all!  Thought this would be interesting news.     Linda

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In this month's eNews: a recap of our annual meeting, plus news about Haben Girma, our latest children's braille book, and more! 
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                              New England Patriots Honor NBP Volunteer

                              One of NBP's longtime volunteers, Janet Ulwick-Sacca, was recently recognized by the New England Patriots as a recipient of the Myra Kraft Community MVP Award. Janet won the award in recognition of her years of work as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and her volunteer contributions, including her work as an advisor to the Great Expectations and Touch of Genius programs. Janet's outstanding volunteerism won her a $10,000 grant for NBP from the Patriots Foundation.
                              At our Annual Meeting on June 20th, Janet received yet another honor--we named her the recipient of our 2017 Individual Volunteer Award. We also presented Ernst & Young with our Corporate Volunteer Award for their work in helping NBP with projects ranging from book production to new fundraisers. 

                              Other highlights from the Annual Meeting included VP of Production Jackie Sheridan's presentation on the legacy of the Princeton Braillists' tactile graphics and the changing of the guard from outgoing Board Chair H. Clifford Watkin to incoming Chair Nick Racheotes  
                       
                                 Check out NBP at the Conventions!
                                NBP is going on the road this summer: come visit us at the ACB and NFC conventions! We'll be at the ACB convention in Sparks, NV from July 1st-5th, and at the NFB convention in Orlando, FL from July 10th-15th! Don't miss these great opportunities to check out our braille books and materials, plus the latest updates to the B2G! 
                             
                       
                                Join the Braille for Life Alliance!
                                The Braille for Life Alliance is a special group of individuals who have decided to make a legacy gift to National Braille Press.  This special commitment helps ensure the future of NBP and braille literacy.  You can become a member of the Braille for Life Alliance by including National Braille Press in your will, joining our charitable gift annuity program, or making NBP a beneficiary of insurance policies and retirement plans. Contact VP of Development Joe Quintanilla at 617-425-2415 or jquintanilla at nbp.org to learn more.
                                  
                             
                       
                                 Haben Girma honored by Canadian Prime Minister
                                Friend of NBP Haben Girma made a visit to Ottawa, Canada this month, and received a special letter from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau--a letter in print-braille format! "Because he used transparent braille paper over a print page, both sighted and blind individuals can read the letter," Haben remarked Trudeau's letter is the first braille letter ever written by a sitting Canadian Prime Minister, making this a truly historic moment for braille.
                                Read more on this event from Haben herself here! 
                             
                       
                                June's Book of the Month: Rosie Revere, Engineer
                                Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. From the powerhouse author-illustrator team of Iggy Peck, Architect comes another charming, witty picture book about believing in yourself and pursuing your passion. Buy Rosie Revere, Engineer today! 
                                Thank you to People Making a Difference for helping to collate this book!  
                             
                       
                                 Successful Fight for Accessibility in Perth!
                                An Australian mother recently achieved her quest to obtain braille education for her legally blind 12-year-old daughter. After being told that braille was unnecessary for her daughter, the mother began to teach her braille herself, and set up online braille lessons with an outside teacher. Now, however, the school district has recognized the importance of braille for this talented young reader. Read the full story here.
                                 
                             
                       
                                
                       
                             
                       
                                    
                       
                 
           
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