[IL-Talk] Second Sense Braille Day Celebration

[Jean Rauschenbach]

 Boy if I lived in Chicago I wouldn’t miss that for the world. It sounds like it would be a lot of fun and very informative.

Jean Rauschenbach 
 President, NFBI Blackhawk Chapter Secretary

> On Jan 5, 2020, at 9:15 AM, Denise Avant via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello everyone,
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> For anyone who might be interested, I received the below information from
> Polly Abbott at Second Sense.
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> Refreshing Your Braille
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> Thursday, January 9 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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> January 4 is Louis Braille's birthday. Here at Second Sense we are
> celebrating all things braille and you're invited to join us! We have a
> special day planned for all lovers of braille and those who are just
> curious. Drop by or register for a class where noted.
> 
> 10:00 to 11:30: UEB Review
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> Bring your slate and stylus or braille notetaker and get reacquainted with
> some common UEB changes. Perkins braillers are also available. We'll cover:
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> *    most common UEB punctuation symbols,
> *    changes to contraction rules, and
> *    other important UEB rule changes.
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> Please register for this class to ensure materials are available for all.
> Call our front desk at 312-236-8569 or email email Polly Abbott.
> <mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org> 
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> 11:30: Cool Braille Stuff Show and Tell
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> This is your chance to see some old and new items from the world of braille!
> You are invited (and encouraged) to bring something to show and share with
> others who love all things braille.
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> *    Have you ever written braille with a Stainsby?
> *    Have you seen a Hall brailler?
> *    Do you have a Braille Dot watch or the best braille notetaker on the
> planet?
> *    Do you have something braille from another country?
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> 12:00 to 3:00 pm: Braille Tech - The Future of Braille
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> Woodlake Technologies staff is here to show you the latest in braille
> technology. See the products in action and get your questions answered
> about:
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> *    braille notetakers,
> *    refreshable braille displays, and
> *    braille translation software and more.
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> For more information about this informative and fun day of celebrating
> braille, email Polly Abbott. <mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org> 
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> Polly Abbott CVRT
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> Certified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
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> Second Sense
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> 65 E. Wacker Place Suite 1010
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> Chicago IL 60601
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> 312-236-8569
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> Denise R. Avant, Esq.
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> President,
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> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
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> 773-991-8050
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> Live the life you want.
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> For more information about NFBI,
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> Go to www.nfbofillinois.org
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