[Massachusetts-NFB] Massachusetts-NFB Digest, Vol 23, Issue 26
Helen Kobek
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Wed Jun 26 21:24:09 UTC 2024
Shara,
You can also request the Bookshare do the book you seek, including in BRF.
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> 1. FW: [NFBMD] Support NFB of Maryland and Get Stuff
> (sharawinton at gmail.com)
> 2. in search of a specific book in Braille--anyone know where?
> (sharawinton at gmail.com)
> 3. Re: in search of a specific book in Braille--anyone know
> where? (Isabel Rosario)
> 4. Re: in search of a specific book in Braille--anyone know
> where? (sharawinton at gmail.com)
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> Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:54:29 -0400
> From: <sharawinton at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] FW: [NFBMD] Support NFB of Maryland and
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> We will be conducting a National Convention donation drive and accepting
> donations in Orlando at our affiliate table at the Exhibit Hall, and members
> of the affiliate may also be on hand throughout the Convention to receive
> donations to NFBMD. In appreciation for donations at a certain level, we
> will offer in appreciation a particular item. You can donate at various
> levels and can combine levels to get more tokens of appreciation. Here's
> what our menu looks like:
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> * In appreciation for a donation of $1, you can have a snack item.
> * In appreciation for a donation of $5, you can get a fidget spinner.
> Supplies are limited.
> * In appreciation for a donation of $10, you can receive a pen
> toolkit. This pocket-sized pen tool includes a flashlight and several
> multi-tool features. This pen tool is branded with the NFB of Maryland
> logo.
> * In appreciation for a donation of $10, you can receive a crab-shaped
> luggage tag. This luggage tag is branded with the NFB of Maryland logo.
> * In appreciation for a donation of $10, you can receive an entire
> back of assorted snacks.
> * In appreciation for a donation of $20, you can receive a clear
> backpack with the NFB of Maryland logo on it. This stadium-approved bag is
> fun and practical, and it even has an outside pocket for your other stuff.
> This backpack is branded with the NFB of Maryland logo. Supplies are
> limited.
> * In appreciation for a donation of $40, you can get your very own set
> of NFB of Maryland Scrubs, complete with the Maryland crab and NFBMD logo on
> them. Supplies and sizes are limited.
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> We'll also have available the Sorry Try Again drawing, where you can, for a
> dollar per try, win instantly $1, $5, $10, $20, or some delicious mints.
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> You can make your donation in person using cash, via Zelle
> (President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> ), or you can do so online
> using PayPal. Those participating in the Convention Virtual Experience are
> welcome to donate as well, and we will arrange for delivery of your tokens
> of appreciation.
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> For more information or to make a donation using PayPal, please visit:
> https://nfbmd.org/donationdrive
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> Please note that those using PayPal will be asked to pay $1 additional for
> donations of $10 or less and $2 for donations of $11 - $40.
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> Ronza Othman, President
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> Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:33:39 -0400
> From: <sharawinton at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] in search of a specific book in
> Braille--anyone know where?
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> Hi,
>
> I have searched the Braille book store and the National Braille Press. I do
> not know who else sells braille books.
>
> I am in search of a flower dictionary. I would like to buy it and to have it
> in Braille. The Novel "the Language of flowers" has a dictionary at the end
> of the book. Therefore, a copy of the Language of Flowers would be great, as
> well.
>
> Does anyone know where I can buy such a book? Or how I might convince
> someone to put one in Braille?
>
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions.
>
>
>
> Warmly,
>
>
>
>
>
> Shara Winton
>
> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
>
> <http://www.nfbma.org/> www.nfbma.org
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> <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com> sharawinton at gmail.com
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> 617-304-0347
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> Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:21:51 -0400
> From: Isabel Rosario <isabelrosario76 at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] in search of a specific book in
> Braille--anyone know where?
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> Hi Shara,
> I wasn?t able to find a flower dictionary on bard, however, it does have
> the language of flowers. NLS has a program where you can request a title
> from Bard to be sent to you in hardcopy braille that you can keep for free.
> Here is the form if you?re interested in doing so.
> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NLSbrailleondemand
>
>
>
> Best regards,
> Isabel Rosario
> Co-chair|NABS Content Creation Committee
> NABS Now podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/47rJlZrFHD4EIqvgLRNhHM
> 203-993-3045
>
>
>> On Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 7:34?PM Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <
>> massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have searched the Braille book store and the National Braille Press. I
>> do not know who else sells braille books.
>>
>> I am in search of a flower dictionary. I would like to buy it and to have
>> it in Braille. The Novel ?the Language of flowers? has a dictionary at the
>> end of the book. Therefore, a copy of the Language of Flowers would be
>> great, as well.
>>
>> Does anyone know where I can buy such a book? Or how I might convince
>> someone to put one in Braille?
>>
>> Thanks for any helpful suggestions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Warmly,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Shara Winton
>>
>> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
>>
>> www.nfbma.org
>>
>> sharawinton at gmail.com
>>
>> 617-304-0347
>>
>>
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> Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:04:34 -0400
> From: <sharawinton at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List'"
> <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] in search of a specific book in
> Braille--anyone know where?
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> Wow!! Thank you. I had know idea. Thank you
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> Shara Winton
>
> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
>
> <http://www.nfbma.org/> www.nfbma.org
>
> <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com> sharawinton at gmail.com
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> 617-304-0347
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> From: Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Isabel Rosario via Massachusetts-NFB
> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 8:22 PM
> To: NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Isabel Rosario <isabelrosario76 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] in search of a specific book in Braille--anyone know where?
>
>
>
> Hi Shara,
>
> I wasn?t able to find a flower dictionary on bard, however, it does have the language of flowers. NLS has a program where you can request a title from Bard to be sent to you in hardcopy braille that you can keep for free. Here is the form if you?re interested in doing so.
>
> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NLSbrailleondemand
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Best regards,
> Isabel Rosario
> Co-chair|NABS Content Creation Committee
> NABS Now podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/47rJlZrFHD4EIqvgLRNhHM
> 203-993-3045
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 7:34?PM Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> > wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have searched the Braille book store and the National Braille Press. I do not know who else sells braille books.
>
> I am in search of a flower dictionary. I would like to buy it and to have it in Braille. The Novel ?the Language of flowers? has a dictionary at the end of the book. Therefore, a copy of the Language of Flowers would be great, as well.
>
> Does anyone know where I can buy such a book? Or how I might convince someone to put one in Braille?
>
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions.
>
>
>
> Warmly,
>
>
>
>
>
> Shara Winton
>
> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
>
> <http://www.nfbma.org/> www.nfbma.org
>
> <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com> sharawinton at gmail.com
>
> 617-304-0347
>
>
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